WALDORF KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM

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We use the Live-Education Waldorf curriculum as inspiration for grades K-8th. Today, I'm covering three of the seven books that come in the KG curriculum: Folk and Fairy Tales, The First Seven Years and Introduction to KG. You can find the curriculum and more pictures at Live-Education's website:
www.live-educat...
The other four books: autumn, winter, spring, and summer are covered in another video:
• Waldorf Kindergarten C...
In a Waldorf curriculum, the day follows a rhythm as does the week and the season. Each day of the week is devoted to a grain, color and activity, for instance Monday's color is purple and the grain in rice. Washing and cleaning dominate Monday's activities, while Tuesday's color is red and the grain is oats. Tuesday's breakfast may be oatmeal topped with red strawberries. Tuesday's activity may be bread making or soup making. Each week the same pattern is repeated, but instead of strawberries, raspberries top the oatmeal. When the seasons change, so do the activities and celebrations. May Day, singing, outdoor activities and gardening dominate spring time, while candle making, baking and holidays dominate the winter.
Toys are simple and made of natural materials with wool being preferred over cotton and wood being preferred over metal. There is a tendency towards items made from living things over non-living things, so wool is from a sheep while cotton is from a plant and wood is from a tree while metal is inorganic. Plastic is highly discouraged. Natural light is favored over artificial light and candle light is preferred over oil, as candles are made from beeswax. Colors are natural and derived from plants.
Playthings include but are not limited to silks, faceless dolls (allows for greater imagination), wooden toys and blocks, wooden or felt swords and shields, child-sized versions of tools such as broom, mop, ironing board, kitchen, garden, wood shop, etc. and other dolls like finger puppets or peg dolls.
Activities and play time are open ended and lend themselves well to creative imagination. Art is focused on water-coloring and drawing with block crayons in yellow, blue and red on large pieces of paper or watercolor paper (typically 22"x17"). High end supplies are always encouraged and are a staple to the Waldorf philosophy.
No academics are present in kindergarten.
Festivals and celebrates mark important milestones in the world of five and six year olds.
Complete list of links can be found here:
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The following are the materials we got from A Child's Dream:
Art Tissue Paper - Review this product
Stockmar Beeswax Crayons - 16 Colors, Block - Review this product
Stockmar Beeswax Crayons - 16 Colors, Stick - Review this product
Beeswax Candle Rolling Kit - Review this product
Wood Cup (4) - Review this product
Wood Egg (6) - Review this product
Olive Wood Nutcracker - Review this product
Paint Jar Holder & 6 Jars - Review this product
Crafts Through The Year by Berger - Review this product
Holland Wool Felt Warm Colors, Yards + Cuts - Review this product
Holland Wool Felt Cool Colors, Yards + Cuts - Review this product
Holland Wool Felt Neutral, Baby Colors, Yards + Cuts - Review this product
Stockmar Modeling Beeswax - 12 Colors - Review this product
Come Follow Me CD - Volume One - Review this product
Come Follow Me CD - Volume Two - Review this product
Finger Puppet Bases (5) - Review this product
Wood Peg Doll - Large (10) - Review this product
Wood Peg Doll - Female (8) - Review this product
Smooth Mohair Yarn - Undyed - Review this product
Lyra Opaque Watercolor Paint Set - 24 Colors - Review this product
Beeswax Pumpkin Candle - Review this product
- Review this product
Sail Boat Building Kit - Review this product
Wind Car Building Kit - Review this product
Respect the Spindle Book by Abby Franquemont - Review this product
Stockmar Watercolor Paints - Set - Review this product
Making Peg Dolls & More by Margaret Bloom - Review this product
Paper Suncatchers - Window Stars Kit - Review this product
Numerica - A Waldorf Book of Counting - Review this product
LMNOP Alphabet Book by Howard Schrager - Review this product
LMNOP Alphabet Wall Cards - Review this product
Mini Playhouse Kit - Review this product
Creative Silk Pack - Winter Night Sky - Review this product
Wood Gnome with Pipe Cleaner Arms - Review this product
Wood Doll with Pipe Cleaner Arms - Review this product
Wood Finger Puppet with Pipe Cleaner Arms - Review this product
You can check out my other Live-Education curriculum reviews:
Kindergarten:
• WALDORF KINDERGARTEN C...
Grade 1:
• 1ST GRADE WALDORF CURR...
Grade 2:
• 2ND GRADE WALDORF CURR...
Grade 3:
• 3RD GRADE WALDORF HOME...
Grade 4:
-coming soon-
Grade 5
• LIVE EDUCATION WALDORF...
Grade 6:
• 6TH GRADE WALDORF HOME...
Grade 7:
• 7TH GRADE WALDORF CURR...
Grade 8:
-coming soon-

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@royalone5520 8 лет назад

I've never heard of this curriculum before, looks amazing :-) thanks for sharing!

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

Thanks Crystal!

@victoriadaniellecolon466 6 лет назад

I love all your videos but often revisit your Kindergarten ones. I really want a Waldorf environment for my child but many people are pushing regular, free pre-k now that she is 3. I know you recommended the book the first 7 years to anyone starting out but are there other books I should be reading, and things/activities I could be doing with my 3 year old that align with Waldorf?

@PepperandPine 6 лет назад

Thank you!! Having a three year old and trying to do Waldorf is challenging because it just looks like life! And the academic world isn't thrilled with no academics at that age. Surround yourself with like minded people. Naturally you'll absorb a lot of info on schooling and dealing with naysayers. As far as activities: baking, gardening, nature walks, making bread (and working with the dough), laundry, sweeping, etc.

@homemoviedaddy 8 лет назад

I have been homeschooling since my oldest (now 14) was a preschooler, but I am brand new to the world of Waldorf. I have felt so drawn to it for my 5-year-old in particular. He is very active and curious. He is quite immature in terms of his attention span and social behavior, but he is very intelligent, witty, has a great memory, and there is a depth to his awareness that still often surprises me. He's technically starting kindergarten this year, but I will delay formal academics with him for some time. Preschool has consisted of reading out loud together, cooking, crafts, lots of free play, and exploring topics/subjects that fascinate him. I'm hesitant to invest so much money, but I feel that a solid Waldorf curriculum would give me the foundation I need. Have you looked into Christopherus? Can you compare Live Education and Christopherus? Why did you choose Live Education over other material? Thank you for any help you can offer!

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

Hello! Your five-year old sound delightful and just as a young boy should be. I think you've been doing a wonderful job parenting him so far. While I confess I don't know much about the Christopherus curriculum, Way Crunchy has done a couple videos on them. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dvy671EpFUk.html I haven't watched them in their entirety to tell if it's what you are looking for, but maybe it's a start. When I first started homeschooling in 2003, the Live-Education was what I found. I'm not sure if Christopherus was available then. The Waldorf curricula by Live-Education and Christopherus are going to require you to 'bring it'. You have to be dedicated to the philosophy if you want to implement the curriculum. Oak Meadow Waldorf-inspired curriculum is a lot more user-friendly from what I've seen. One other philosophy to consider, which is think is especially suitable for active boys, is the Charlotte Mason philosophy, though I'm not 100% sure if it's being applied as authentically as the original books written by Charlotte Mason. A admire your dedication to finding a suitable curriculum for your child. -Hana

@homemoviedaddy 8 лет назад

Thanks for your thoughtful response. So you think Live Education and Christopherus would be too much for someone new to Waldorf?

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

I thought about this, and I think you could do the Live-Education or Christopherus curriculum. The reason I briefly compared the different curricula is because sometimes a curriculum that matches standards a bit more, or that is easier to use, or that is laid out more simply is a good way to transition into the Waldorf philosophy. The Oak Meadow curriculum is exactly that. So if you look at the KG curriculum for Live-Education, there isn't a day to day lesson plan, it's more of suggestions for activities, then you build your day around daily activities and home life. Please let me know if there's more I can do to clarify, and also I would love to hear how your year turns out!

@homemoviedaddy 8 лет назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate your help. I'm leaning towards Christopherus simply because I can purchase a few individual books and hopefully get a better understanding about various Waldorf principles. They have books on form drawing, modeling, movement, etc that seem like they would be beneficial. I do love the seasonal approach used in Live Education though! And Oak Meadow looks thorough and well laid out.

@louisesimply8756 7 лет назад

This was very informative. I love your videos. They are always so helpful!

@PepperandPine 7 лет назад

Thank you Louise! I appreciate you taking the time to comment :) -Hana

@ummizaansabir4869 7 лет назад

Assalamualaikum dear sister. I love your program! I want to know what you use to teach Islamic knowledge. Thank You

@PepperandPine 7 лет назад

Typically I use Ibn Kathir's books on the previous prophets, books on seerah and books on the companions of the Prophet (saw). We have a collection of picture books and storybooks as well. -Hana

@ThePreciousYears 8 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. This reminds me a lot of Oak meadows. I had the First Grade and it was very well planned out. But I felt it was not enough and wanted my oldest to move along with my other friends and pressure of having the responsibility to succeed in homewchooling. I think it is mistake I made because my oldest loves nature and crafts and sewing and baking and I lack in those crafty parts except the baking and cooking :). Only if we could redo...this inspired me to bring out the first grade oak meadowd and try with my 5 year old. I really loved how you explained the waldorf philosophy as well as charlotte mason. :)

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

Your girls are still young enough to enjoy a lot of artsy/crafty/homey activities of a Waldorf curriculum along side what you currently do. The pressure to keep up is a real stress one can't just abandon, so instead, merging seems to be a win-win! And since you are not doing to 'pure Waldorf' I think it's perfectly fine ;) -Hana

@rebeccalovesjesus 8 лет назад

Little House on the Prairie is awesome. Thanks for making this video :)

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

Thank you LadyFlora! -Hana

@ourmuslimhomeschool 8 лет назад

I have to admit, I don't know to much to about Waldorf education. It looks wonderful! !! Definitely something I need to investigate :) Thanks Hana

@PepperandPine 8 лет назад

You're welcome Gemma! I find a lot of similarities among the educational philosophies as far as developmental stages and what to teach when and how to teach it. I love how this philosophy honors childhood :) There's something really attractive and wholesome about it, but also, it's important to know that at its core there are ideas that conflict with different religious beliefs. -Hana

@PeaceLoveMoonLyt 6 месяцев назад

Can I purchase the art lessons by themselves?

@PepperandPine 6 месяцев назад

As far as I know it’s sold only as a complete set.

@amymorgan9791 5 лет назад

Know this is an older video and you may not remember..But do you happened to know how much all the crafts supplies cost you for kindergarten. I am trying to get a feel for how much to budget for. I realize every family would buy a few things differently, I am just trying to get a roundabout idea. Thank you!

@Rastarunt 6 лет назад

Revisiting this video now that we are starting TK! Amazon is a vendor for charter, right? Do you have any videos/posts on ordering Waldorf/Waldorf-inspired stuff or crafts from Amazon?

@simplepondfarm 7 лет назад

new subbie here! i home school my kiddos and your channel seems to use a lot of things we would like.i also have a youtube channel,i would really like for you to stop by some time!

@PepperandPine 7 лет назад

Thanks! I checked out your channel :)

@ayathatem8904 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I am really learning a lot from your videos :). So, how would this curriculum go with a child who is really keen to learn? My daughter, she is 5, wants to learn writing and math (not much interested in reading). So, I am not sure how I would do such a KG Waldorf curriculum with her in that case. Can I jump into form drawing and letters with her or that would be too advanced? I really like the slow and easy rhythm of the day in a Waldorf curriculum and how it includes drawing and reading (my kids love that). But I do not want it to be boring for my daughter if she is very eager to learn.

@PepperandPine 7 лет назад

You ask a really good question that's asked often. You don't have to deny your child the writing and math she desires, in fact most children are very interested in letters, writing and how to spell their name starting around four years old. Those interests may be fleeting or they may last some time. What we tend to do (myself included) is take one cue from our child and run with it. We break out the lesson books and shop for curriculum and before we can get through a few pages, our child is done with that and ready to move on! Or, we like to encourage a little bit to keep the learning going even if the child has lost interest. Here's what I suggest (and what I've done), have the material available for her (my girl liked having the same material as her older siblings, so there was no way around it), you can have the pencils, workbooks, etc. But also have everything else around, too. The drawing, playing and painting are going to help with education in the long run. If she's curious about letters, tell them to her. If she wants to write her name, help her. I hesitate to say move on to form drawing at this age. Instead I would suggest having other toys and activities that help develop the same skill like the weaving boards where you pull a string through a design. Same with math, have materials available, but try to make math as practical as possible, like asking her to get four plates for dinner, or pack three dresses for the trip, things like that. Children naturally learn a lot of math on their own (addition and subtraction) before they even start school. -Hana

@ayathatem8904 7 лет назад

JazakomAllaho khyran :) May Allah put barakah in your time and in your efforts :)