Teaching Handwork in Waldorf Education
Each afternoon from 12:30 to 2:30 Pacific time handwork teachers will gather together for presentations, projects, and discussions specifically relevant to teaching handwork in Waldorf education.
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Topics will include:
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Steiner's indications and the "WHY" behind teaching handwork grades 1-8
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Developmentally appropriate handwork content throughout the grades
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Meeting and engaging today's children (classroom management, time management, curriculum development/lesson planning)
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Creating space for sharing challenges, successes, and resources
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More details coming soon!
Meet the Handwork Team!
We are honored to be working with an amazing team of handwork teachers who are coordinating this portion of the conference!
Elizabeth Seward
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Elizabeth Seward is the co-founder and director of Waldorf Handwork Educators. She has 35+ years teaching Handwork and other subjects in public, private, and homeschool Waldorf settings. She was co-director of a nationally recognized Waldorf teacher training institute from 2000 - 2003. Elizabeth is a trained Waldorf class teacher in the grades. She holds a PhD in Education, an MA in second language learning, and an MA in Education and Spirituality. She is author of Teaching Through Stories: Jane and Jeremy Learn to Knit
Shellie Smith
Shellie Smith is the co-founder and director of Waldorf Handwork Educators. She has been an educator in public and private schools for 20+ years. She taught handwork grades 1-8 at the Haleakala Waldorf School on Maui for 12 years. Shellie completed her Waldorf handwork teacher training at the Rudolf Steiner College. She holds a BA in social work and education. She is author and illustrator of A Twisted Tangled Tale , A Handwork Fairy Tale
