Early Childhood: Preschool Earthschooling Waldorf with Living Lessons
The Waldorf preschool curriculum offers a unique approach to early childhood education, prioritizing holistic development and fostering a love for learning through play-based learning, artistic expression, and a deep connection with nature. Rooted in the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf education focuses on nurturing the whole child – their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth – through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
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This Waldorf preschool curriculum offers a unique approach to early childhood education, prioritizing holistic development and fostering a love for learning through play-based learning, artistic expression, and a deep connection with nature. Rooted in the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Waldorf education focuses on nurturing the whole child – their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth – through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
These NEW Living Lesson Packages include everything that is in our Earthschooling Curriculum Packages but they go above and beyond by also providing you with Living Lessons. Living Lessons are video lessons where a teacher leads the class through a variety of main lessons, specialized lessons, stories, handwork, crafts, painting, form drawing, music, and more! You can use these lessons as examples to follow for your own teaching or can use them as supplements to your own teaching (we all need a break now and then. I would have loved to have these available on days I was ill or was taking care of my fussy baby).
- Play is the foundation of learning: Instead of formal academics, Waldorf preschools emphasize imaginative play and hands-on experiences with natural materials to foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional development.
- Emphasis on rhythm and routine: A predictable daily and weekly rhythm helps children feel secure and grounded, providing a sense of comfort and balance.
- Connection with nature: Children spend significant time outdoors, engaging with their environment through activities like gardening, nature walks, and exploring seasonal changes, fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world.
- Importance of artistic expression: Waldorf classrooms integrate art, music, storytelling, and movement into the daily routine to nurture imagination, creativity, and emotional well-being.
- Natural and simple materials: Classrooms feature simple, open-ended toys and materials made from wood, wool, silk, and other natural elements, encouraging imagination and sensory exploration.
- Teacher continuity: Waldorf teachers often stay with the same group of children for multiple years, building strong relationships and a deep understanding of each child's individual developmental journey.
- Developing social skills: Through collaborative play and mixed-age classrooms, children learn empathy, effective communication, and cooperation.
Benefits of Waldorf Preschool for Your Child:
- Fosters creativity and imagination.
- Develops strong social and emotional intelligence.
- Promotes physical health and motor skills through active play and outdoor exploration.
- Nurtures a love for learning and curiosity.
- Provides a calm and nurturing environment, reducing overstimulation.
- Respects the pace of childhood development.
Your Instructor
A class designated as being taught by The BEarth Institute may involve multiple teachers. You can learn more about all of our teachers here: https://earthschooling.info/thebearthinstitute/about-us/gallery-3/
Classes that involve multiple teachers are as follows:
- Preschool & Kindergarten: Amy Cho and Safia Mandil (Stories, Crafts, and Circle Time)
- First Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Diane Power, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Second Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Simone Blanchard (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Diane Power, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Third Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Amy Williams & Joy Cowburn (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Fourth Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Fifth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Sixth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Robyn Beaufoy, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Seventh Grade: Stephanie Packer & Danielle Gair (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Eighth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Ninth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Tenth Grade: Rachel Solt, Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Eleventh Grade: Stephanie Packer, Danielle Gair, Mohsina Mandil (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Twelfth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Mohsina Mandil & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
Course Curriculum
FIRST LESSONS FREE! (Members Ignore This Section)
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Introduction to Earthschooling Preschool with Living Lessons
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Teacher Support Materials and Tutorials for Preschool
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.