How do you demonstrate your commitment to learning and growing? What mistakes have you made recently? How do you show others that it's okay to make mistakes? And how do you make sure you're REALLY okay with making mistakes? Finding these answers has been a big part of my work recently, and my own path as a learning, growing human being -- even as a grown-up. It's also the topic of my new project Evolving Pigeon -- even old birds learn and grow. Here are links to some of the things I talked about this week. Evolving Pigeon Instagram Facebook A Waldorf Journey Send me an email or a DM with yo ..read more

A brand new episode catching you up on why I left teaching and what I'm doing now. Mentioned in this episode My website, A Waldorf JourneyBlog post about my decision to leave teachingBlog post about telling my studentsA post about walking the growth mindset talk My new project, Evolving Pigeon, for adult fans of the growth mindsetThe Practical Art of the Waldorf ClassroomMy other coursesMy curriculum guides Follow me on InstagramThe Facebook group Interested in mentorship or sponsorship? Email me at meredith@awaldorfjourney.com ..read more

Summer is not an easy time to be a Waldorf parent, and I know plenty of parents who struggle with this time. I’ve been talking this summer with friends and colleagues who are sharing the struggle, and I thought I’d share some of it with you. In my neck of the woods, at the time of this recording, we’ve got a month left of summer. Just about the time that things are starting to feel hard. You’ve made the most of summer vacation and the novelty of the summer has worn off, so what now? Just as I was putting together my thoughts for this episode, an article from The Waldorf School of Philadelphia ..read more

Ways You Can Support the Podcast Patreon — Make a donation. Per episode, per month, one-time donation — it’s up to you and much appreciated on my end. Purchasing the resources on my site — Get The Waldorf Home ebook, one of my curriculum guides or my guide to record-keeping and feedback.  Since you're listening to this podcast about writing your end-of-year reports, you might be interested in my 30 Days Till Summer Report-Writing Guide. This guide will walk you through, day by day, and get you in the frame of mind to get your reports done by July 1. This year I'm spending 6 weeks of ..read more

As we enter into the holiday season, I thought it would be a good chance to talk about Waldorf and festivals. I know that the festivals were one of the things that drew me to Waldorf when I first discovered it, and though they are lovely, my thoughts about them have changed through the years. I'm happy to share some thoughts about the festivals with you in this episode. Waldorf Gift Guides The holidays are approaching and if your family is anything like mine, the grandparents are asking what they can give the kids for the holidays. How can we give them some direction and request gifts that al ..read more

Our magical first grade year has come to a close and there are a few things I learned this year. Things Mentioned in this Episode My Patreon page My blog The curriculum and teaching guides on my blog   A blog post about this topic. Responsive Classroom's The First Six Weeks of School Teaching Children to Care A blog post about getting ready for movable classroom ..read more

Home Resource GuideThis free Waldorf-at-Home Resource guide goes through 4 of those basic ideas that can help you create a harmonious Waldorf home, and maybe even realize that you're doing a pretty good job of getting there already. To get this free guide, just go to awaldorfjourney.com/homeguide and I'll send you the free pdf. Holiday Gift GuidesTo see my Waldorf art gift guide, which gives indications for art supplies that will be useful throughout the grades, just head to www.awaldorfjourney.com/artsupplies. And to find a list of recommended books, head to www.awaldorfjourney.com/giftbooks ..read more

This week we're talking about Waldorf Parenting. I've got some pretty strong opinions (they maybe even a little controversial) and some basic ideas to help you create an intentional Waldorf family life for yourself and your children. This episode is being brought to you by my ebook The Waldorf Home. If you’re interested in reading ideas, suggestions and tips for making your home more aligned with your children’s waldorf education, check out my book at www.thewaldorfhome.com. Also, if you’re a homeschooling parent or a teacher, check out my curriculum guides at www.awaldorfjourney.com/shop. Th ..read more

Classroom management is a topic that isn't talked about enough in our Waldorf teacher training institutions. My teachers said that every situation was so unique, it was difficult to come up with blanket recommendations and practices. But there are things we can do. And cultivating that idyllic, beautiful Waldorf classroom takes some work. This episode is being brought to you by my Fall Productivity Course. My Summer Productivity Course is winding down and I’m getting ready to lead a new group through a whole new set of topics all about the tasks Waldorf teachers need to think about in the ..read more

This week I talk about some of my favorite resources. These are the books I turn to again and again and recommend to friends and colleagues. If you’re wondering what books will give you the most bang for your buck as you grow your Waldorf library, these are the ones to get. Links to things I mentioned this week: My Summer Productivity Course A blog post with a rundown of these resources The resources: The Tasks and Content of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum School as a Journey Kingdom of Childhood Teaching Children to Care A Handbook for Steiner-Waldorf Class Teachers ..read more