Homeschooling Approaches

The Waldorf Method

The Waldorf method is also used in some homeschools. Waldorf education is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner and stresses the importance of educating the whole child—body, mind, and spirit. In the early grades, there is an emphasis on arts and crafts, music and movement, and nature. Older children are taught to develop self-awareness and how to reason things out for themselves. Children in a Waldorf homeschool do not use standard textbooks; instead, the children create their own books. The Waldorf method also discourages the use of television and computers because they believe computers are bad for the child's health and creativity.

Books about the Waldorf method are available from the Rudolf Steiner Bookstore (1-916-961-8727). Waldorf curriculum and support is available from Oak Meadow (1-818-704-1046). More information about the Waldorf method can be viewed at Wonder Homeschool.

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