Am I Waldorf Enough?

By Sarah Barrett

Welcome to the BRAND NEW Lotus & Ivy blog! We are looking forward to being a premier resource for Waldorf homeschooling families in the years ahead. Upcoming blog topics include Teaching Waldorf Math, the ABCs of Waldorf Homeschooling, Microgreens Gardening, Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, and so much more. We will have a few guest bloggers too! ;)

Our first blog is special because it addresses a question we hear a lot in Waldorf homeschooling groups and programs. It’s a question people are hesitant to ask out loud at first, but I’m willing to bet we’ve all wondered, “Am I Waldorf Enough?” before.

Waldorf education is so beautiful, robust, and complete that it can often feel intimidating to newcomers.  

I have met with dozens of families over the years who didn’t start out on their homeschooling journey with Waldorf curriculum, but, for a number of reasons, found themselves drawn to Waldorf education after homeschooling for a while. One thing I have noticed that is common to many families in this boat is the concern that they aren’t Waldorf enough. Are you Waldorf enough? I want to address this question today by starting out with a story about a girl named Clara.

Please click the link to hear Sarah’s 13-minute talk: “Are You Waldorf Enough?” (You will be able to download an mp3 file and play it whenever you like.)