Waldorf handwork projects

Nothing connects hands, heart, and head quite like the Waldorf practice of handwork. Its importance is woven into the very fabric of the Waldorf curriculum and is a practice that nurtures not just skills, but the development of well-rounded individuals. The fact that through making beautiful and enduring objects, children are at the same time learning math skills, spatial understanding, developing their dexterity, all while problem solving, makes handwork one of the most important parts of…

We provide Waldorf Homeschoolers with our Four Fold Enrichment which includes Handwork! Learn the projects each grade takes on and how it progresses through the child's education. Four Fold Enrichment also includes Music, German, and Eurythmy.

Hey guys! I recently posted a picture of my daughter's latest embroidery project -- a biome map of Africa -- on Instagram and I received a lot of questions about it. So I thought I'd

Handwork is a subject area in you’ll find in Waldorf schools. Just like you would find math or science in traditional school settings, handwork is a staple in a Waldorf setting as well as his…

During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand

Can boys love handicrafts as much as girls? Absolutely! I have two girls and one boy and I can say without a doubt that boys can love handicrafts just as much as girls. I’ve also had thousands of families across the globe use the Rooted Childhood monthly collections to bring the joy of handicrafts into ... Read More about Handicrafts for Boys

Want to up your craft game? Need handwork inspiration, or new things to do with kids at home? Read this guide to HANDMADE DIY WALDORF TOYS

Magic wands! Homeschooling children in our Woodworking and Handwork classes finished creating birch wands with handles wrapped in leather with a stone bead. Plus, a plant-dyed wool, hand-stitched felt wand case with a crocheted handle and needle-felted embellishments. A special ceremony was followed with wood burning the name on the wand. www.wholisticlearningresources.net #needlefelting #magicwand #woodworking #handwork #waldorf #homeschooling #wholisticlearningresources #syrendell…

I have 4 children in the 1st grade who are about to start their 6th project...fast knitters!!!!! we will be making a rainbow ball 14 stitches 3 ribs/6 rows per color. put yarn needle through the top and pull. this will gather it. sew it up, stuff it and put a bell in the middle...DONE!