It’s hard to believe that ten
years have passed since Christopherus Homeschool Resources came into being. Ten
years ago I was living with my family on a hobby farm in northern Wisconsin,
milking goats and hosting homeschool groups. Ten years ago my sons were 3rd and
5th graders, schooled at home. Ten years ago I was patching together
homeschooling resources, mainly using conventional materials and drawing on my
own experience as a Waldorf teacher. Ten years ago I was meeting with a group of Minnesota
homeschoolers who seemed to be tying themselves into knots trying
to create mini Waldorf schools at home, using a beautiful and inspirational but
not entirely homeschool-savvy curriculum…
And it is from this that Christopherus sprang – from my own, and others, homeschooling experiences. I can pin it down to a day, one I clearly remember. I had been ill and was lying on the couch, leafing through a conventional homeschooling resources catalogue. Appalled by the mediocrity that was on offer, I kept muttering to myself, ‘I can do better than that; My goodness – look at that...I can do better than that'. ‘Hey’, I realized, ‘I really CAN do better than that!’
I was already teaching writing classes to local homeschooled youngsters and had decided to branch out and do this via snail-mail and email. This program, YoungWriters, had some success. I worked with a number of children but eventually realized that I simply could not get past the lack of face-to-face relationships with my students. Too much of my teaching is based on the relationship formed – and when I later taught in a Waldorf-flavored high school, I realized that nothing is more important in teaching that the relationship between student and teacher. How else can a teacher gauge when to push and when to let go? How else can she know how to pitch a lesson, what context – both in terms of previous lessons and the child’s personal life – to draw from? And how can trust be built, that trust that enables an unwilling student to take a risk and undertake an assignment because he knows that it is important to his teacher – even if he can’t (yet) see its importance himself. And so, I as much as I enjoyed the YoungWriters program, I started to move in a different direction.
Thanks to the gift of a computer from my folks – before that we had been a TV and computer-free family (though we continued to keep the children away from the computer until they were in their teens) - I had been on Kytka’s list (hands up all of you old Kytka’s veterans!) and then the fabulous WE-HS (Waldorf Education Home School) yahoo group. Eventually, I needed to create my own list (just as Melisa Neilson later split from me) which was a great success and eventually had over 4,500 members from all over the world.
I then began to write curriculum
materials, spurned on my requests from people on my yahoo group and
from
homeschoolers who began to consult with me. Drawing from my (then) 20+ years of
both teaching and homeschooling experience, I created a series of books for the Wadorf homeschooler.
From Nature Stories to Natural Science was our first title and the first book
we sold – to a woman in Northfield MN who later hosted a conference with me.
Conferences soon took off. The first was in Houston TX, hosted by a friend who used to work at NASA. Because of her connections, I took my then 12 year old son, Gabriel, who was interested in space flight. After the conference my friend took us on a tour of NASA, which was great though the real highlight for Gabriel was the non-stop 2-day monopoly game he played with my friends’ sons during the conference itself! Coming from a family where board games were taken up with great sighs of martyrdom by all but Gabriel, this was as close as heaven as my boy could get!
Other conferences followed – I keynoted at Rahima Baldwin’s conferences in CA and CO; and over the years I spoke in MI, IN, TX (several times), GA, WI, IL and more. My last conference was in June 2011 – a week-long Christopherus conference in Chicago. It was brilliant, really wonderful. But conferences are not so big any longer – between the availability of so much on the internet (though so much is also very dubious) and the impact of the economic downturn, few of us really do conferences any longer. However, in recent months, I have been speaking on child development and the 12 senses here in the UK . This has been so well received that Christopherus is considering a conference in at our home base in Viroqua, WI this summer.
Back to the story at hand: In 2008 my family moved to Viroqua WI, a town with a Waldorf school and a Waldorf high school initiative. My youngest son attended the former for a couple of months and both sons went to the latter for a couple of years. I taught part time at the high school and also taught high school classes in my home, especially when my youngest boy came back to homeschooling.
During these years the most significant Christopherus development was the creation of our curriculum. Originally, we poo-pooed the idea of a ‘set curriculum’, having one foot in the so-called ‘Waldorf unschooling’ camp. But, because of persistent and strenuous requests for a curriculum and because I worked out how to create such a thing which was flexible and adaptable, the Christopherus curriculum was born. At the same time, my foot in the unschooling camp became uncomfortable as I learned more and more about the therapeutic basis of Waldorf education – and as I studied not only how my own sons grew, but how children I knew over the years matured (we offer an audio download on Waldorf Education and Unschooling in which some of you might be interested).
Another important part of the ‘Viroqua years’ was the Waldorf at Home online forum. This was an intimate group of homeschoolers who were able, largely because of the way I held and nurtured the group, to talk in meaningful and deep ways about homeschooling, parenting and self development. And my efforts were made possible only because of the wonderful support I got from a brilliant group of women. May I pause for a moment and thank – once again – Lisa Marshall, Barbara Benson (hi Barbara – I know you’re reading this!), Karen Petz, Serina Lopez, Carrie Dendtler and Catherine Forest. My love and gratitude continues to flow to you all and I am filled with warm fuzzy feelings when I think back to our time together on the forum!
Of course, the other hugely
significant change to Christopherus (and the reason I am able to be sitting
here in Scotland writing this) was the personnel change that took place. My
husband, Paul Newton, who had turned what I had written into books, run the website, created our accounting system, sent out orders and did all the thousands
of jobs required of a home business, went off to become a priest of the
Christian Community. And in his place came Leigh Anders - friend, neighbor,
comrade-parent-of-teens and all around amazing person.
Leigh remains in Viroqua, where she steers the helm of Christopherus, keeping it going. No – more than just keeping it going. She is now in a position where she has initiatives and ideas which, over the years, will mean that CHR has some new directions and new possibilities.
Leigh is assisted in her work by her eldest daughter, Nora. You can think of Nora when you open up any packages you receive from us as it is her job to process orders and get them to people in a timely way. And if you have our 4th and/or 5th grade curriculum, you will see examples of Nora’s early work sprinkled throughout!
And so, dear readers, that is the brief history of Christopherus. We're ten years old! Imagine that! And what is most wonderful to me is the fact that a good number of you have been with us since the early days. Your children have grown up with us. What a humbling experience that has been for me – and for Paul and Leigh – as, year after year, we would see some of the same names coming back for more books from us. And of course, from time to time some of you have written comments on this blog – what a joy it is for me to read your names. ‘Oh I remember her ’ ‘Can her son really be 13 now? – but she just bought the second grade curriculum for him…Was that so long ago!?!’ ‘Yes, that’s a familiar name – I even remember her face from the conference in…’ And so on.
I would encourage any of you who would like to share your Christopherus stories with us to please, please do so – in recognition of our 10 years of service to the Waldorf homeschooling community, wouldn’t it be fun and inspiring to read the stories of ‘old timers’? And you newbies, full of fresh enthusiasm, are most welcome to also join in! So write your stories here in the comments or send them to the office - enquiries@christopherushomeschool.org - and we will find a good place to put them on the website. Photos of children or art projects of anything relevant would be brilliant!
To start off our tenth year, we're giving away ten copies of our very first publication, From Nature Stories to Natural Science. This book is a Waldorf homeschooling essential for both families using a Christopherus full curriculum package or those pulling together their own resources for a DYI approach. To enter a random drawing for From Nature Stories to Natural Science simply post a comment below. The drawing will be held on January 31st.
Here's to ten years!
Donna
Congratulations to you all on 10 years of hard work, dedication and brilliant experiences created by all who have benefited from all around the world. May you continue to flourish, change, grow and fruit. With great appreciation, Katie x
Posted by: Obaitori Spiritual Mothering | January 05, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Congratulations on ten years of providing a fantastic resource! As a 'newbie' to both your website and Waldorf homeschooling (3 years) it has been really nice to read the sites history. I had picked up bits and pieces from your posts but to read it all in a nutshell was great. I think your ten years also describes the changes that have been occuring in the Waldorf homeschool community, which is interesting food for thought too :) I would be honoured if I won your very first resource "From Nature Stories To Natural Science".
Posted by: Amie | January 05, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Such great appreciation for you & your husband and what you've done, and for what Leigh and Nora now do! I've been a quiet admirer for years, and have found even the tidbits gleaned from your posts, articles, etc. to be so very helpful. Thank you!!!!
Posted by: Caitlyn | January 05, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Congratulations! I am so grateful to have stumbled across Christopherus in my homeschool journey and I often re-read and consult the resources I have purchased from you so far. I am saving up to purchase the First Grade curriculum book- and I look forward to purchasing more.
Thanks, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry Leväaho | January 05, 2013 at 12:45 AM
What a wonderful accomplishment, congratulations.
Best wishes for another 10 years - supporting and nuturing future waldorf homeschoolers
Posted by: Bec | January 05, 2013 at 12:47 AM
Congratulations to you! I am just beginning my homeschool journey again, with a new baby twenty years after my first child's birth! I have always been drawn to nature despite being a city girl, and drawn to Waldorf education through years of trying many methods. I have browsed your site many times, and I am enjoying the ebook I purchased. May you have continued success for the next ten years and more!
Posted by: Lourdes | January 05, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Congratulations!
What a wonderful journey it has been!
Posted by: Mari Villarreal | January 05, 2013 at 12:51 AM
Congratulations! Also, thanks for sharing your homeschool journey and info with us!
Posted by: elise l | January 05, 2013 at 01:39 AM
Thankyou SO much to all of you guys. My son Olle is turning 9 this year and we have been using your resources since he was 4. Over the years I've swung back and forth between a Steiner approach and others, however I always come back to your resources, Donna. I find them so refreshing and so inspirational. I'm in the NZ summer holidays now, so just getting started and planned for the year ahead. My daughter turned 7 in November and my youngest turned 5 today. I'm so looking forward to going through your books again with these guys. We love your resources. I wish you all the best.
Please don't enter me in the draw for this resource as I have it already :)
lots of love,
Carla
Posted by: Carla Melton | January 05, 2013 at 01:58 AM
Many blessings for you Donna and your family. Thank you for sharing your vast wisdom and experience in Waldorf Education, homeschooling and parenting in awake and heart opening way. I really appreciate your publications. How they are made for the Waldorf "purist" and also for the eclectic unschooling rebel. I love how well structured, conscise, clear, refreshing and passionate they are. Much gratitude for providing wonderful resources that holistically support my parenting and homeschooling journey with my 6 and 3 year old.
Thank you for spreading light and Congratulations!
Posted by: Maria | January 05, 2013 at 02:01 AM
Thank you so much for all what you've done ... And good luck for what is to come !
Posted by: Gris fleur | January 05, 2013 at 02:22 AM
Congratulations! You have done, and do such a great job! It is a great help to me and my family. Thank you!
Posted by: Caroline Calis | January 05, 2013 at 02:23 AM
Congratulations and well done :)
Posted by: Christine @ African Babies Don't Cry | January 05, 2013 at 02:54 AM
Thank you for all your hard work & dedication! You have enriched the lives of so many of us!
Posted by: Tracy Ikemire | January 05, 2013 at 03:13 AM
What an inspiring story! I don't even have kids yet, but hope to soon, and I have been reading everything I can about attachment parenting and Waldorf homeschooling - I want to create this way of life for our family from day 1.
Posted by: Brea | January 05, 2013 at 04:05 AM
Congratulations! I have gained so much insight from some of your resources. Bless you for your dedication to this healing art!
Posted by: Tamara | January 05, 2013 at 04:30 AM
Congratulations on ten years! Thank you for helping to guide our family on this wonderful journey!
Posted by: Kristin | January 05, 2013 at 04:30 AM
It is amazing to see what you can achieve if only you can put your mind to it :-) By doing tis, you have brought a lot of people together from all corners of the world. Well done on making your dreams come true and for showing us that it is possible.
Posted by: Mia | January 05, 2013 at 04:44 AM
Congratulations for your 10 year anniversary and hard work along the way!! Wishing you all the very best in the future!!! Love and light, Monika
Posted by: Monika | January 05, 2013 at 04:47 AM
The journey continues to call on us all,to grow alongside our children.Thank you for all your support to have trust in the way.Thank you to all the beings who have ? and grown immensely along this brave parenting path.Just as I think I get it,this every evolving journey guides me towards even more wounderful learning.
Thank you and may you continue to share your wisdom for a very long time to come
Pollyanna Kingsley
Posted by: Pollyanna kingsley | January 05, 2013 at 05:17 AM
Congratulations to you all. I admire your courage and attitude. Thank you for all you do!
Posted by: Mariah Lawrence | January 05, 2013 at 06:16 AM
I am very happy to have been told of Christopherus by our beloved parent-child Waldorf teacher years ago. As we continue to homeschool, I continue to get excited when I read your books and am seeing that excitement transfer to my son year after year. Thank you for helping me do that!
Posted by: Kris | January 05, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Your story is wonderful and inspiring! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 05, 2013 at 06:55 AM
What a wonderful story. You have been on quite the journey. I am hoping to switch to Christopherus to accommodate my youngest child's unique learning style. I'm excited to see what is to come for Christopherus!
Posted by: Mandy Ferguson | January 05, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Your blog is an inspiration - its a real help to feel confirmed along the homeschooling journey
Posted by: clara lovatt | January 05, 2013 at 06:59 AM
I heard Donna speak several years ago in Bloomington, IN. My 5 year old and I are enjoying an "eclectic" kindergarten homeschool year and love reading the blog. We are hoping to explore more Christopherus offerings as we kick into a higher gear for next fall!
Posted by: Lisa Cocchiarale | January 05, 2013 at 07:01 AM
Congratulations on ten years! Here's to a bright future.
Posted by: Robyn | January 05, 2013 at 07:11 AM
I am so grateful to Soulemama for her link and giveaway with you. I am blessed to have found this wonderful resource!
Posted by: Doreen | January 05, 2013 at 07:12 AM
Thank you for all your great stories and information! I'm so glad we found you!
Posted by: Angela Fortier | January 05, 2013 at 07:13 AM
What a beautiful story Donna! Thank you for sharing it. About 6 years ago, I purchased 'A Waldorf Curriculum Overview for Homeschoolers' to explore a course for my new homeschool. It has been my most treasured resource over the years.
Posted by: Andrea Dewey | January 05, 2013 at 07:13 AM
I would love to win this.... your work is such an inspiration and asset to homeschooling families. We just LOVE it!
Posted by: Carolin | January 05, 2013 at 07:35 AM
My daughter loves Christopherus materials. They are very special, warm, and very well written. We would love an opportunity to use them again! Thank you for making them for us.
Posted by: Virginia Javurek Meyers | January 05, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Blessings on your great success!
Posted by: Lynn | January 05, 2013 at 07:50 AM
Congratulations on 10 years of dedication and hard work! I was new to homeschooling and completely lost when a friend suggested several resources. Your site led me to Barbara Dewey's summer class at Waldorf Without Walls. Your gentle writings combined with Barbara's knowledge helped me settle into a comfortable, loving routine. I can honestly say that my girls lives have been changed forever by their home experiences. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Melissa Gunter | January 05, 2013 at 07:54 AM
What a milestone! It must be very satisfying to know what a profound impact you have had on so many children and their families.
Posted by: siomac2012 | January 05, 2013 at 07:57 AM
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story!
Posted by: Zane | January 05, 2013 at 08:04 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on your 10th Anniversary!!!
What a great accomplishment and one that you can be so proud of!
Your curriculum, blog and advice has always been very much appreciated, and has been a great support to all of us. May your time in Scotland be filled with joy and health, all the best on your new ventures.
Posted by: Maggie | January 05, 2013 at 08:14 AM
So thankful for all you have given. You have really made my homeschool journey more rich.
Posted by: Zaina Keeley | January 05, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Congratulations to you and thank you for all your hard work! We have 6 boys and while the first 4 were quite happy with a traditional nuts and bolts - textbook home school learning, our 5th needed more. Waldorf is the exact fit for him. Everything from the fantasy to the art to the stories make him love his school time (and I do too!). Your resources have been of great help to me.
Posted by: Jackie | January 05, 2013 at 08:40 AM
Congratulations on an amazing journey. I love coming to your website to gain a little perspective and inspiration when needed. I am never disappointed. You do wonderful work!
Posted by: Suzie | January 05, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Though I am quite new in Waldorf teaching, having gone through the training but not putring into practice, I am starting some small private classes. I have been reading your website and finding it very inspiring and helpful. Will certainly be around and looking forward to learning more myself. Congratulations and thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Agnes Tang | January 05, 2013 at 08:45 AM
I found Christopherus just yesterday, looking for resources to start Waldorf homeschooling for my 3 kids, and very happy to have found this! Congratulations on your long and sucessful journey, and I will be coming to this site for sure.
Posted by: Liene Brizga | January 05, 2013 at 08:45 AM
I don't want to be part of the drawing, as I already enjoy that book in my library, but I wanted to share my first Christopherus moment with you. I had been homeschooling for a year, and met a Waldorf inspired friend. A flurry of shared books later and she brought the overview to my house... and that was that. Oh sure I have used all KINDS of other stuff (doubt & fear are dangerous to both sanity and wallet), but now that I've been through this, that, and every other thing out there I can honestly say that it is YOUR voice, Donna, that has been the lasting one. I recently purged all my homeschool materials, and kept... yours. My youngest is in grade 5 now, and we need you more than ever! Thank you for sharing your journey, and profoundly influencing ours.
Posted by: Penny | January 05, 2013 at 08:53 AM
We have enjoyed your resources for years! This would be a great one to add to our collection! Here's to ten years, Donna! Best wishes,
Emily
Posted by: emily | January 05, 2013 at 08:58 AM
what an exciting journey we are just beginning, looking forward to enjoying it for many years to come. thanks
Posted by: celia self | January 05, 2013 at 09:23 AM
Congratulations and as a newbie, thank you!
Posted by: Nicola | January 05, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Magical and inspiring. You bring joy and fulfillment to us all!
Posted by: Kelly Sundstrom | January 05, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Happy ten year anniversay Donna! I am enjoying
your first grade cirriculum, and can't wait for second
grade this year!
Posted by: Brieanne | January 05, 2013 at 10:08 AM
I am so so thankful for this resource! I plan on writing you more in depth later, but for now- thank you! This 1st grade experience we are having with my 7 year old son is literally changing our lives for the better. He is a budding natural scientist. He is literally obsessed with trees and the outdoors. Fingers crossed I win this book as it would be a perfect for Cole!
Posted by: Amber Eames | January 05, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Christopherus has been such a helpful tool for my children -- and I've enjoyed it as much as they have! It is such an exciting element to our time together. Thank you!
Posted by: C Jones | January 05, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations! It's really something to see folks follow their passion and have it blossom as you have. You have a right to be proud.
Posted by: Brandy Masoncup | January 05, 2013 at 11:28 AM
congratulations! i've enjoyed reading the resources you provide!
Posted by: Syndi | January 05, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Congratulations. Thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: Mary | January 05, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Congrats on your ten year anniversary; how exciting! We'd love to win a copy of your book. :)
Posted by: Charissa | January 05, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations! We have used your curriculm for 3 years now. We love the flexibility of it as it truly addresses the homeschoolers needs.
Posted by: Laura | January 05, 2013 at 12:01 PM
I sincerely appreciate all of the love and hard work that has gone into making these resources available.
Posted by: Victoria Albright | January 05, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations on your ten year anniversary . Thank you for all you do for the Waldorf Homeschool Community.
Posted by: Dianne | January 05, 2013 at 12:12 PM
A heartfelt thank you for all of the guidance you share!
Posted by: Julie | January 05, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations on your journey. I love that Nora has work in the curriculum that she sends out to families. Thank you for all of your work and help alone my homeschooling way!!
Posted by: Andi Brunson-Williams | January 05, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Congratulations on ten years! Here's to many more years of helping families homeschool with Waldorf.
Posted by: Susan | January 05, 2013 at 12:38 PM
Wonderful to hear your story. Thank you for helping so many with homeschooling the Waldorf way. Congratulations on 10 years!
Posted by: Resa Dance | January 05, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Thankyou sooooo much for all the lovely work you have put in to make this happen~heres to another ten years!
Posted by: jewels | January 05, 2013 at 12:41 PM
It seems alot of families really appreciate what you're offering, and we're so glad your life path led you to help so many on this wonderful journey!
Posted by: Janet Traweek | January 05, 2013 at 02:01 PM
I have recently discovered you and made my first purchase. Thankyou for sharing your knowledge. Congradulations!
Posted by: Toni | January 05, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I would love to read your book, thanks for the free giveaway! And thanks for the homeschooling inspiration....
Posted by: Corinne Hansch | January 05, 2013 at 02:56 PM
So happy to have discovered Christopherus - affirming and inspiring.
Posted by: Erin Todd | January 05, 2013 at 02:57 PM
Hooray for you! Thanks for your support.
Posted by: Laura | January 05, 2013 at 03:01 PM
This blog and the Christopherus curriculum we use are essential to our success! We're so grateful.
Posted by: Julie Hairston | January 05, 2013 at 03:08 PM
Congratulations on 10 years. What a great accomplishment. Your books are wonderful.
Posted by: Kristine | January 05, 2013 at 03:10 PM
Congratulations on 10 years!!! WOW what an amazing journey and a gift you are to all of us. I have been using Christopherus for two years and it has been a life changing experience for everyone in our family. Thank you for all that you do and I can't wait to see what you will be doing int he future.
Posted by: andrea warren | January 05, 2013 at 03:21 PM
I enjoy all your offerings, thank you, best wishes and happy new year.
Posted by: Carole | January 05, 2013 at 03:23 PM
Congratulations! I have enjoyed utiling your geology/astronomy book in my son's first year of homeschooling adventure. It keeps the sense of wonder in learning.
Posted by: Kate | January 05, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Wow! I just had confirmation of being on the right path! We just purchased the kindergaten and joyful movement books a few months ago to begin our homeschool journey this year (in 1 month). We are excited and have found the books to be "honest, real & manageable" which is comforting. It has sparked my creative flame and interest in rudolf Steiner. I have just finished reading knowledge of higher worlds and freedom of philosophy - both very heavy reading but I took what I was able to deepen my understanding. So thank you for your wonderful gift to the world Donna and co - it is inspiring to know the dedication and passion you all had and still have to continue giving!
Many blessings to you all x
Posted by: Amanda driessen | January 05, 2013 at 03:52 PM
As a Waldorf class teacher, I have always scoured the shelves each summer for resources and have happily invested through Rudolf Steiner bookstore in your timely well written publications. Thanks!
Posted by: Sunny Cordell | January 05, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Thank you for all you do, and so glad you've made it this far! Here's to many more years to come. Lots of folks (like us!) taking great comfort from your thoughtful, heartful work.
Posted by: Mindy Fitch | January 05, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Congratulations! Your work is inspirational and so needed by the children and families of today.
Posted by: Paula ThompSon | January 05, 2013 at 04:58 PM
Congratulations on 10 years! You've been such a big part of our homeschooling journey! thank you for all that you do!!!
Posted by: Pamela | January 05, 2013 at 07:14 PM
I love your materials and use them daily for my 5th and 1st graders. We have homeschooled with Waldorf for 3 years now, and I find Christopherus is the one place that provides the depth and flexibility I need. Thank you Donna, Paul, Leigh and everyone else who makes it all happen.
Best,
Sheila Petruccelli
Posted by: Sheila | January 05, 2013 at 07:23 PM
i am thankful for this site, it always has the answer to whatever question I have...
Posted by: Mercedes | January 05, 2013 at 07:46 PM
Congrats ! 10 years wow!
We have been introduced to your work 2 years ago. I still define ourselves as Waldorf Unschoolers but there defintely has been some tension between these 2 worlds in our household. I can't wait to discover your unschooling and waldorf podcast.
thanks for everything!
Isabelle
Posted by: isabelle | January 05, 2013 at 07:47 PM
Just wanted to let everyone one know who has special needs children that their Waldorf journey can continue after highschool. Check out Camphill Village(just google search it).
Posted by: Mary Lambert | January 05, 2013 at 08:01 PM
Thank you a million times for all this wisdom and support. This is our fourth year homeschooling and everytime I get down in the dumps I just listen to one of your talks or read some of the first parts of your curricula and voila refreshed and ready to go on. Even if we are not always 100% awsomeness that we want to be your work is always encouraging and uplifting. We have also benifited greatly from the direct connection to the seasons and litergical year. Blessings Jen Mc
Posted by: Jen Mc | January 05, 2013 at 08:26 PM
It was neat to read the story of the roots of a curriculum I've heard so much about! Thanks for posting this one!
Posted by: Laura | January 05, 2013 at 08:27 PM
Thank you so much for helping our transition to homeschool this year go smoothly.
Posted by: Shannon | January 05, 2013 at 08:44 PM
Congratulations! How inspiring!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 05, 2013 at 09:10 PM
congratulations to you!
Posted by: kristin | January 05, 2013 at 09:10 PM
So interesting to read your story and I must say I so appreciate the work you have all done! I am using your 3rd.grade curriculum & other resources in our first year of homeschooling. I so appreciate it all!
Posted by: nikki | January 05, 2013 at 09:11 PM
In the past year and a half, your freely available and paid materials have been such a source of guidance and inspiration for me with my toddler/preschooler. Your work has helped me empower myself to do what is best for our family, even if it is off the beaten path. Blessings on you and your family as you continue the journey that has lighted the way for so many others. And congratulations on 10 years of Christopherus!
Posted by: Laurel | January 05, 2013 at 09:12 PM
What a dream it is that there are folks with the will and the heart to put it all together for the rest of us to have a place to leap from. Thank you and congratulations!!
Posted by: Melissa | January 05, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations on 10 years! Wonderful!
Posted by: Sarah Nakatsuka | January 05, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Wonderful! And a great "celebration" giveaway!
Blessings!
Posted by: Danna | January 05, 2013 at 10:29 PM
I personally love your publications, but since we are in Mexico, the problem for us is that most of our teachers don´t speak or read English, so your publications can only reach a limited number of us. It would be very good if we could get them in Spanish, since it is very difficult to get any Waldorf resources in our language.
Georgina Bravo
Colegio Yeccan Waldorf AC
Guanajuato, Mexico.
Posted by: Georgina Bravo Malagon | January 06, 2013 at 01:05 AM
Congratulations on ten years of hard work! We're so glad for this wonderful resource! Thank you!
Posted by: Daniella Schefer | January 06, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Thanks so much for the chance to win!! :)
All the best for another amazing 10 years!!
I hope it's filled with just as much adventure, blessing and excitement!!
Take care,
Bri.
Posted by: Bri Clapham | January 06, 2013 at 09:23 AM
Thank you for bringing your passion to the world. The Waldorf curriculum overview is invaluable to me!
Posted by: Anne Moses | January 06, 2013 at 09:51 AM
Thanks so much for all you've provided thus far! We have definitely benefited from your resources. Peace and many blessings as you continue on your path.
Posted by: Jenny | January 06, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Congratulations on all your accomplishments!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 06, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations on 10 wonderful years!
I love all of your material every time I see/hear it. I am wanting to switch to Christopherus for my 3 kids-12, 10, and 7 yrs old. Thank you for all you have done!
Posted by: lisa | January 06, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Congrats on a decade! How time does fly!
Posted by: Nancy | January 06, 2013 at 12:46 PM
i am truly appreciative of the waldorf way of life and christopherus for making the transition from mass way of life to a whole way of life easy! your passion is radiating. congratulations on 10 years and many more to come. thank you, thank you, thank you!
Posted by: jana celic | January 06, 2013 at 02:41 PM