My guest, Chinyelu of the We Nurture podcast, and I discuss what exactly the mood of the fifth is and why it is used in Waldorf Early Childhood Education. Chinyelu gives us a few examples of songs in the mood of the fifth in addition to chatting with me about songs and music in general for young children.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/moodofthefifthTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison.

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The Mood of the Fifth, Songs, and Music for Young Children

Is there a connection? In this episode the incredibly loving and wise Waldorf mama and IBCLC Judy Fayre speaks with me about wither or not Waldorf does or does not have anything to do with the "Waldorf approach". Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/chestandbreastfeedingTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Waldorf and Chest and Breastfeeding with guest Judy Fayre, RN, IBCLC

As always I love my conversations with listener favorite and returning guest, Meagan Rose Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. In this episode we&apos;re discussing all things "Waldorf Early Childhood". What happens in a Waldorf early childhood, pre-school, or childcare setting? What does a typical day look like? How can we bring these ideas into our home life with young children? What about potty training? Is there a "Waldorf approach", and many more topics are explored in this episode.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/earlychildhoodTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison

Waldorf Early Childhood

In this episode I speak with author of, "Joyful Toddlers and Preschoolers", Faith Collins all about how to navigate the joys and challenges  of toddlerhood.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/toddlersSpecial thanks to Waldorfy podcast supporters:Sakura BloomSparkle StoriesPalumba Theme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison 

Supporting Children Through Toddlerhood

Is there such a thing as a "Waldorf baby"? Did Steiner give indications for children under one? Why is it a "Waldorf thing" to support your baby&apos;s development by keeping them warm? I explore this and more in this episode featuring returning guest, listener favorite, Rahima Baldwin Dancy. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/waldorfbabiesTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters, Podcast episode partner Sakura Bloom. and Waldorfy podcast season partners Palumba & Sparkle Stories. You can find the finest Waldorf toys, books & art supplies at Palumba.Sparkle Stories offers 1300+ original audio stories for ages three and up, specially crafted to enrich your child&apos;s developing mind. Use code: WALDORFY at check out to get an extended 30 day trial of Sparkle Stories. Code good through end of 2021.

The "Waldorf" Baby

In this introduction for the sixth season of the show I&apos;m discussing some of the details of upcoming episodes. I also speak a bit about guests and topics for the season, in addition to getting into the details of the Waldorfy podcast Patreon drive coming up this September 2021!Theme music for this episode was performed and composed by Book Kennison. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:www.waldorfy.com/seasonsixtrailerYou can learn more about becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/waldorfy 

SEASON SIX TRAILER!

As a culmination of the fifth season of episodes, my guest Simone and I discuss all things about the Waldorf eighth grade year in addition to how she&apos;s expanded on the "traditional Waldorf cannon" through all the grades. Content warning, we do speak briefly about sexual education in this episode, it may not be suitable for all ears. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/eighthgradeThe theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Eighth Grade and the Eighth Grader

Returning guest Anne Clair Goodman speaks with me in this episode all about seventh grade and the seventh grader. Similar to the other episodes in this season, we spend most of our discussion focused on how the curriculum of the seventh grade meets the twelve and thirteen year old where they&apos;re at. We also continued our discussion on media and screen time that we begun in our conversation about the sixth grade.Webpage for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/seventhgradeTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennsion.

Seventh Grade and the Seventh Grader

For this episode I was so fortunate to get to speak with incredible guest, Anne Clair Goodman all about sixth grade and the sixth grader. The experience for the sixth grader is so different than any age or grade we&apos;ve talked about this season. The twelve year change, which we discuss in this episode, is a challenging developmental shift that may be just beginning in the sixth grade but generally continues into the teenage years. In addition to speaking about the blocks in the sixth grade curriculum we also speak about media and screen time as that can also be an interesting component parents, carers, and teachers may be navigating at this time.This will also be the last episode before I step back from the podcast for a few months on maternity leave. Additional resources and show notes for this episode can be found at: Waldorfy.com/sixthgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Sixth Grade and the Sixth Grader

In this episode I&apos;m speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher, Jen Kershaw, all about fifth grade and the fifth grader. What does fifth grade curriculum include? How does Waldorf education uniquely meet the needs of the fifth grader?  Listen in to hear us discuss these topics and much more!The webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fifthgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Fifth Grade and the Fifth Grader

In this episode we discuss the needs of the developing fourth grader, according to the Waldorf approach, as well as dive into what's taught in the Waldorf fourth grade curriculum that works meets those needs.My guest in this episode is the wonderful Angela Lindstrom. Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at waldorfy.com/fourthgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Fourth Grade and the Fourth Grader

In this episode experienced Waldorf teacher Kris Ritz and I discuss the Waldorf third grade year with a focus on the developing third grader. What is the nine/ten year old experiencing? How can we the adults in their lives can be most supportive of their experience at this time of transition? These are the sorts of questions we dive into in this episode.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be. found at:waldorfy.com/thirdgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Third Grade and the Third Grader

In this episode I’m speaking with experienced Waldorf teacher Michael Gannon all about the Waldorf approach to second grade. We explore what the needs of the developing seven and eight year old are, and then how the Waldorf second grade curriculum works to meet those needs. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at the episode webpage:waldorfy.com/secondgradeTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Second Grade and the Second Grader

How do you know a child is ready for first grade within a Waldorf school? What happens on the first day of first grade in a Waldorf school? What does a Waldorf first grader learn through the first grade year? These are all things we dive into in this episode featuring my guest, experienced Waldorf teacher, Lori Kran.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: waldorfy.com/firstgradeTheme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison.

First Grade and the First Grader

In this special trailer episode I&apos;m introducing the theme for the fifth season of the show: "Waldorf Through the Grades".  Throughout this season I&apos;ll be hosting seasoned Waldorf teachers to talk to me about each grade on it&apos;s own starting with grade one continuing though grade eight. we&apos;ll be discussing the different developmental stages of the child as they pass through each grade and dive deeper into the Waldorf curriculum and how it works to meet the needs of that developing child. I&apos;m also speaking in this trailer with my Waldorf alum husband, Tobin, about some of his Waldorf experience and how it contrasts with my own.Webpage and show notes for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/season5trailer Theme music for this episode is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 

Season 5 Trailer: Introducing, "Waldorf Through the Grades"

Waldorfy serves to explore and explain Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy. In most episodes, I discuss topics with a Waldorf teacher, or someone with knowledge about anthroposophy, to deliver accurate, simple, interesting, information and explanations. When possible we’ll bring to attention any research or studies surrounding the topics we are exploring. My main aim is to reach parents, perspective parents, and alumni to engage them with the meaning and purpose of Waldorf Education and it’s connection with anthroposophy.

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