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A Waldorf Journey Podcast

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Classroom Management Is a Skill You Can Learn (Plus, My New Guide!)

October 26, 2026 · 18 min

I'm convinced that classroom management is one of the most challenging parts of teaching—and one of the things we spend the least amount of time learning in Waldorf teacher training. I know because I struggled with it myself. A LOT! When I…
Waldorf Festivals: Celebrating with Intention

October 11, 2026 · 26 min

Festivals are one of the most beautiful and memorable parts of Waldorf education. They bring us together, connect us with the rhythms of the year, and create moments of reverence that can be hard to find in everyday life. But how often do…
Why Your Students Aren’t Listening—and What to Do About It

October 5, 2026 · 18 min

By October, the honeymoon phase of the school year may be wearing off—and you might be noticing some classroom habits that could use a reset. In this episode, I revisit ideas from one of the most popular posts on A Waldorf Journey, 4…
Waldorf Education in the Age of AI: Why Being Human Matters More Than Ever

September 27, 2026 · 18 min

Want more info about the content in this episode? Here's where to find it. A Waldorf Journey on SubstackMy curriculum guides and resourcesThe Creativity Comeback articleA Waldorf Journey on InstagramThere’s plenty of anxiety about…
Why Children Need the Seasons

September 14, 2026 · 20 min

There’s something deeply comforting for children about rhythm. Knowing what comes next—at bedtime, at breakfast, throughout the week—creates a sense of security and makes everyday family life run more smoothly. But if rhythm is the…

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Literacy in the Waldorf Classroom with Janet Langley, Part Two

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

In Part Two of my conversation with Janet Langley, co-author of Roadmap to Literacy, we move from understanding the stages of literacy development into the practical question every teacher eventually asks: Okay, so what do I actually…
How Children Learn to Read: A Waldorf Approach to Literacy

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

This week, I’m reaching back into the A Waldorf Journey archives to revisit a conversation that feels especially worthwhile as we begin a new school year. In this episode, originally recorded in 2019, I talk with Janet Langley, co-author…
The Art of the Recall

August 24, 2026 · 18 min

In this episode, I’m kicking off a new series exploring the different components of the Waldorf main lesson, starting with one that can be easy to overlook: the recall. We’ll look at why reviewing yesterday’s lesson is so much more than…
3 Waldorf Blocks I Love to Teach

August 16, 2026 · 27 min

This week, I’m taking a break from all the back-to-school planning talk to remember one of the best parts of being a Waldorf teacher: the curriculum itself. I’m sharing three blocks I really love to teach—and what makes each one so well…
Dreamers, Doers, and Imagination in the Waldorf Classroom

August 9, 2026 · 21 min

In Waldorf education, we talk a lot about bringing lessons through pictures—and about the importance of children creating their own inner pictures as they listen to a story. But what about the child who doesn't experience stories that…
3 Things I Would Do This Week If I Were Starting a New School Year

August 3, 2026 · 24 min

The beginning of August makes the new school year suddenly feel real. Whether you've already begun planning or are just starting to think about it, this podcast is for you. In this episode, I share the three areas I would focus on this…
Weekly Rhythm: Let the Week Do Some of the Teaching

July 26, 2026 · 21 min

One of the greatest gifts of Waldorf education is rhythm. When we think about rhythm, we often think first about the daily rhythm of the classroom or the larger rhythm of the school year. But one of the rhythms that has made the biggest…

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A Waldorf Journey is a blog and podcast started by a trained and experienced Waldorf teacher who is passionate about sharing what she has learned on the journey. Stay tuned for interviews, resource recommendations, tips and suggestions for making your Waldorf journey an incredible, life-giving experience.