Planning Helps You Live the Life You Long For

Are You Seeking More?
Many of us are drawn to Waldorf ways because we are seeking more. 
More warmth.
More beauty in our daily lives.
More time for what is meaningful.

We long for deeper connections, to the natural world and to each other.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to organize a Michaelmas gathering or celebrate the four weeks of Advent…yet you feel like you need to catch up before you can begin.

You can do it.
These things don’t happen by accident in our noisy, fast-paced world.
They must be tended, slowly, surely and deliberately.
They are built up over time, with care.

Planning with the seasons allows you to cultivate the life you long to live, in small, steady steps.

It may look like:
• A nature walk on a crisp morning
• A pretty table set with candlelight
• An ongoing handwork project that echoes the mood of the season
• A birthday celebration, a lantern walk
• Teaching Main Lessons in sync with the rhythm of the year

All of this is possible ~ with that first step.

Planning is a Gift to Yourself

A gift of spaciousness.
A gift to live intentionally aligned with your values.

Join me!

Over the next six weeks in Get Organized :: Sketch It Out! we'll craft a plan for the coming homemaking and homeschooling year.

Give yourself the gift of time and presence by being organized before it happens! 

You deserve that much and more!

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Announcing the Original Planning eCourse!

Get Organized :: Sketch it Out is back!

Okay friends, it's that time again!  Registration is now open for Get Organized :: Sketch it Out! the beloved planning eCourse that has supported hundreds of homeschooling parents  since 2013.  Now is a great time to pick up your pencils and sketch it out! 

This six-week guided eCourse begins Monday, July 14 and offers you a chance to pause, reflect and thoughtfully plan your homeschooling and homemaking year ahead. Whether you’re new to planning or looking to deepen your rhythm and organization, this course is here to support and inspire you.

Course Details

• Dates: July 14 – August 25

• Format: Guided and interactive with weekly themes, daily notes and plenty of support.

• Support: I’ll be present every day in the group ~ answering questions, offering reflections and helping you stay on track.

• Catch-up Friendly: Join anytime during July or August ~ you can easily catch up at your own pace and flow into the group rhythm.

• Access: All materials remain available to you forever after the course ends.

• Cost: $47 ~  Free for Year Round Members of Celebrate the Rhythm of Life

What You’ll Gain

• A personalized planner full of what matters most to your family.
• Tools and templates for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rhythms.
• Ways to weave homeschooling and homemaking into a harmonious whole.
• Insights into Waldorf-inspired rhythms and artistic approaches from nursery and kindergarten years through grade school.
• Support in choosing resources and crafting meaningful days, activities and festivals.
• Support for weaving the arts of movement, speech, song, story, drawing, painting, sculpture, handwork and drama into your rhythms.
• Confidence and peace of mind going into the 2025-2026 year

 

Weekly Themes

1. The Rhythm of the Year: Working with the natural flow of expansion and contraction.
2. Seasonal Living: Festivals, crafts, celebrations and soul nourishing activities.
3. Daily & Weekly Rhythms: Creating harmony in your home and homeschool days.
4. Homeschool Planning: Main Lessons for grades 1-8, and strong, nourishing rhythms for the nursery and kindergarten years. 
5. The Artistic Core: Speech, song, movement, handwork, storytelling and more.
6. Bringing It All Together: Sketching it out in your planner and finding your family’s unique rhythm.

A Quick Note on Joining and Support

What if I join after July 14?
No worries! You can jump in anytime during July or August. The course is designed so you can catch up on previous weeks at your own pace and stay connected with the group rhythm

Will you be there to support us?
Absolutely! I’ll be active in the group every day ~ sharing guidance, answering questions and helping you stay on track throughout the six weeks.

How long do I have support?
The core course runs for six weeks, from July 14 to August 25.
I’ll be available through Michaelmas Day (September 29) for continued support, Q&A and integration ~ so you’ll have time to settle in and adjust what you’ve worked on.

From Me to You

I began homeschooling with Waldorf education in 1998, when materials were few and the path was quiet. Since then, I have lovingly homeschooled two children, worn every hat there is in Waldorf early childhood, including my own home-based Morning Garden, created curriculum and supported hundreds of families in bringing rhythm, artistry and meaning into home life.

This course is my invitation to you ~ to slow down, savor your plans and create a rhythm that carries your family through the year with intention and joy.
I would be honored to walk with you.

Warmly,
Lisa

Join Get Organized :: Sketch it Out!  
$47 

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Favorite Picture Books for Spring

In the Waldorf kindergarten, there are no books, it's all spoken word, shared heart to heart, with storytelling and puppetry. At home, the act of snuggling up with our child to read a story can be a very sweet and comforting ritual. I have fond memories of my mom reading to me, as well as warm memories of reading to my own children. I bet you do too. 

Stories, especially stories about daily life, are a cherished part of family life.

As we settle into vibrant, lush, greenness of Spring, taking a moment during the day to settle in with a warm cup of tea and a good story can be just the refreshment needed ~ a peaceful in-breath amid the busyness of the day. 

It’s always hard to choose just a few favorites as there are so many wonderful books to choose from, and each family has its own special favorites. All of these books have beautiful illustrations. Here are a few of our family favorites to cosy up and read aloud in the Spring: 

Dibble and Dabble  by Dave and Julie Saunders

Dibble and Dabble mistake a cat's tail for a furry snake and set out to warn their friends. With playful language and suspense, we join their quest. 

Miss Rumphius  by Barbara Cooney

A timeless favorite, this book offers inspiration, life wisdom and guidance from grandfather to granddaughter in the simplest yet most profound and timeless way. 

Pelle's New Suit  by Else Beskow

The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers

A beautiful picture, through story, of the rhythm of the year, with sweet illustrations and a dreamlike mood, it brings the rhythm of nature to life  through the lens of Mother Nature's Root children. A sweet celebration for young children.

Spring  by Gerda Muller

A simple, lovely board book, with rich, detailed illustrations, depicting the springtime activities of daily life for children, with baby animals, blossoms and play. It has no text. 

Make way for Ducklings  by Robert McCloskey

"Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings—Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack—make it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck family’s devotion and perseverance, this picture book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity." ~  from Barnes & Noble

What are your favorite books to read in the Springtime?

Leave your favorite titles in the comments below.  👇

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