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Author: Ashley Renwick

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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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The Waldorfy Welcome!

The Waldorfy Welcome!

2019-06-1010:27

In this trailer episode you'll get all the details about Waldorfy. You'll be introduced to host, Ashley Renwick, and understand why she started this project. You'll also learn what to expect from the podcast.Additional show notes can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/the-waldorfy-welcome/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
In this episode, I speak with veteran Waldorf teacher, Glynn Graham. We discuss the founding of the first Waldorf school and dive into overarching themes of this unique approach, including what distinguishes it from a traditional approach to education. EDIT: I mention in this episode, the “Wilton Temple Community Farm”, but it’s actually called the “Temple Wilton Community Farm”.Additional show notes can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/what-is-waldorf-education-part-1/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
In this second segment of my exploration into, “What is Waldorf Education?, I speak with Waldorf class teacher, Hugh Renwick. Hugh talks about the aims of Waldorf education as a whole, and elaborates more on the developmental phases that Glynn spoke about in part 1. He also goes into more depth speaking about the Waldorf curriculum.Additional show notes can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/what-is-waldorf-education-part-2/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
What is Anthroposophy?

What is Anthroposophy?

2019-06-1735:041

In this episode I speak with Torin Finser, PhD, all about anthroposophy. We go a little into speaking about its founder, Rudolf Steiner, and discuss the connection between the study of anthroposophy and Waldorf education.Additional show notes can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/what-is-anthroposophy/Theme music is composed and performed by Book Kennison.
Who is Rudolf Steiner?

Who is Rudolf Steiner?

2019-07-0233:124

In this episode I wanted a contrast to the previous three episodes I’ve produced. I wanted a young fresh perspective to speak with me about Rudolf Steiner, who he was, and his ideas. I am so excited that a friend of mine and fellow Waldorf alum, Theodore, said he’d sit down with me for a discussion exploring Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/who-is-rudolf-steiner/Music composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
In this episode I continue my conversation from episode 104 with my guest Theo Groh. In the previous episode Theo and I speak about Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, and Theo's experience with anthroposophy and Waldorf. In this segment, episode 105, Theo and I pick up by discussing how Theo finds anthroposophy relevant today. We also touch on how Waldorf alumni can help the Waldorf movement and much more about the Waldorf experience.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/more-with-waldorf-alum-theo-groh/Music composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
Art in Waldorf Education

Art in Waldorf Education

2019-07-1648:472

In this episode I speak with Waldorf class teacher of 23 years, Darcy Drayton. As I’m introducing the episode, I first speak a little about why art is being integrated across all subjects in Waldorf education. Then when speaking with Darcy, we discuss more of how art is incorporated in the curriculum and how she uses different artistic mediums as tools to teach with. Darcy, an artist herself, also speaks about drama and class plays in the Waldorf curriculum, and how she uses her artistic freedom as a teacher, to meet the children where they’re at developmentally. While also trying to be aware of the challenges that they will face in today’s changing world.Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/art-in-waldorf-education/Theme music is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
In this episode I bring Helen Ann Ireland on the show to talk about how and reading writing are taught in the Waldorf approach. We also get into the topic of testing, why there aren’t tests in the early grades, and how students are assessed academically throughout Waldorf education. Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/reading-writing-and-testing-in-waldorf-education/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
How Waldorf Works

How Waldorf Works

2019-08-1343:213

Sarah Lee from Sarah's Silks, speaks with me in this episode. We discuss her experience as a Waldorf parent of three young adults all of whom attended a Waldorf school all the way up through twelfth grade. We discuss Sarah's parent perspective of "How Waldorf Works" as the episode is titled, which includes how she felt Waldorf Education served the needs of her different children. You can find additional show notes for this episode at:http://waldorfy.com/howwaldorfworks(This is also where you'll find the link to enter our give away with Sarah's Silks)Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
Public Waldorf Schools

Public Waldorf Schools

2019-08-2749:45

In this episode I learn about public Waldorf schools. I speak with guest, Mary Goral Ph.D., all about this growing movement allowing more and more families to experience the Waldorf approach.Additional show notes for this page can be found at: http://waldorfy.com/publicwaldorfTheme music composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
When I first googled this question myself, I found a lot of confusing and conflicting information. I felt that some of what I was finding did not reflect what I had experienced as a Waldorf alum.Along with my guest, Glynn Graham, I explore the question "Are Waldorf Schools Religious?".  I found that while it was hard to explain in a concise way, it's really not that confusing a topic. My guest Glynn does a really great job helping me to bring clarity to this question. In the episode she simply answers that, by a traditional definition, no Waldorf Schools are not religious. However there are aspects of Waldorf education, for instance fostering qualities like compassion, reverence, gratitude, and kindness, that most all major religions also foster. We go on to discuss other aspects of Waldorf education where there is confusion about a religious influence.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:http://waldorfy.com/waldorfandreligonTheme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
In this trailer for the second season of Waldorfy, you'll get to hear from a special guest, my husband Tobin! Tobin is a Waldorf alum, he attended a Waldorf school from kindergarten up through grade 12. In this trailer episode he speaks a little about his Waldorf experience and how it has shaped who he is.Also announced in this trailer is our theme for season 2 which is: WALDORF IN THE HOME!We give a little sneak peak into some of the topics and guests of this upcoming season as well as discuss upcoming things going on for Waldorfy.The first episode of season 2, episode 201, will be released next week on October 1st 2019!I neglected to mention in this episode  that the Waldorfy website is, waldorfy.comI did create an itty bitty show notes page at the website for this episode. That page can be found at: If you want to follow us on social media we're @bewaldorfy. You can e-mail Waldorfy at info.waldorfy@gmail.com.Theme music for Waldorfy is composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
In this first episode of season two of Waldorfy, I sit down with experienced story teller extraordinaire, and former Waldorf teacher, David Sewell McCann. David and I discuss what the Waldorf approach to screens and media is. David also speaks about how his stories, recorded audio stories he's written and produced through Sparkle Stories can offer a great alternative to screen time in the home.
Daily Rhythm

Daily Rhythm

2019-10-1549:402

In this episode I speak with Meagan Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms. Meagan speaks from her experience working with so many families and from her own experience as parent of four. She discusses not just the benefits of rhythm in the home for young children, but also for older children and even adults. I loved speaking with Meagan for this episode. I know you'll enjoy learning all about creating a daily rhythm for your family from our conversation.
It was such a delight to have Melisa Nielsen come on the show to speak with me about Waldorf homeschooling. I’ll be honest, I was intimidated to cover this topic since it’s something I know almost nothing about. So many of you requested that I cover Waldorf homeschooling and I didn’t even know where to begin. I asked the Waldorfy social media audience, who they would like to hear from on the topic of Waldorf homeschooling and overwhelmingly the guest that the most people wanted to hear from was Melisa. I personally didn’t know Melisa and because I’m always trying to bring you all the very best of guests and info surrounding Waldorf methods and ideas, I actually sent her an e-mail that practically grilled her on her credentials. I’ve since come to find out she is one of the pioneers of the Waldorf homeschool movement with years of experience as a homeschool parent and mentor to families pursing Waldorf homeschooling. As she discusses in the episode, she has five children herself and really went through it all learning to meet each of her children and their needs with Waldorf curriculum. I was so impressed with her knowledge and experience. Now I know why so many of you wanted to hear from her!Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at:waldorfy.com/waldorfessentials Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison
Meagan of Whole Family Rhythms joins me for a discussion about seasonal rhythm and Waldorf festivals. We touch on the benefits of establishing a seasonal rhythm in the home and dive into the intended meaning behind Waldorf festivals. Additional show notes for this episode can be found at:https://waldorfy.com/seasonalrhythm/Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison.
When I thought about creating this season of episodes it dawned on me, how bringing Waldorf into the home will really be different in every house hold. Yes, there are things like some Waldorf kids watch a little more TV than others, but that was not the kind of different I was thinking of. I wanted to explore how Waldorf ideas and methods were incorporated into family traditions that aren’t included in a traditional Waldorf school year. How can traditions from all around the world be brought into the Waldorf fold? This is exactly what I discuss in this episode with guest Ashley May. Ashley eloquently describes what drew her into Waldorf. We discuss ways Waldorf ideas seamlessly came into her home with her young children and the ways which they did not.Ashley May is an independent educational researcher and the founder of The Grassroots Morning Garden Project.  Her work focuses on early childhood, progressive pedagogies, identity development, and cognition--centering the experiences of underserved children, families, and communities.  Ashley’s current work concerns immigrant origin children and families, exploring their experiences through a critical lens.  Utilizing counter narratives, Ashley aims to reclaim the circle as a site of resistance--working with families to co-create meaningful experiences for their children.Additional show notes and resources for this episode can be found at: https://waldorfy.com/waldorfinthemuslimhome Theme music composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
Waldorf Toys

Waldorf Toys

2019-12-1052:492

It seems simple enough, but what IS a Waldorf toy? In this episode my guest Meagan of Whole Family Rhythms and I talk all about Waldorf toys. What kind of play are Waldorf toys meant to inspire? Why all natural materials? These are just some of the questions we explore in this episode. 
Founder of thechildisthecurriculum.com, Annie Haas, speaks with me in this episode all about homeschooling. We talk about her experience homeschooling her own children and what she's started with "The Child is the Curriculum".
Guest Carrie Dendtler of the Parenting Passageway speaks with me about her homeschool journey with her three children. Carrie is a wife and Waldorf homeschooling mother of three children now ages 17,14, and 9. She has worked with children and families in many capacities for over 20 years. This includes working  as a pediatric and neonatal physical therapist, a lay breastfeeding support leader, a board-certified lactation consultant, a Waldorf homeschooling group leader, a public speaker on homeschooling and gentle parenting topics, and as a consultant for homeschooling parents. She completed degrees in Newspaper Journalism/Latin American Studies; physical therapy and  her Foundation Studies in the Arts and Anthroposophy through Antioch University in 2013 for Waldorf Education. She has been homeschooling since 2007 and enjoys teaching the upper grades the most.  She has blogged at The Parenting Passageway since 2008 and frequently writes about Waldorf homeschooling and the challenges and joys of homeschooling multiple children. Carrie's blog is one of the most incredible resources for those interested in Waldorf homeschooling. I had a blast speaking with her and hope you enjoy the show!For additional show notes and resources for this episode visit:waldorfy.com/theparentingpassagewayTheme music for this episode was composed and performed by Book Kennison. 
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