A Waldorf Journey Podcast
Episodes
Habits to Start Strong in First Grade
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m diving into what it really takes to start the year strong in first grade. This is such a tender, transformative time—children...
Creating a Waldorf Home: Nurturing Rhythm, Simplicity, and Beauty
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to create a Waldorf-inspired home? In this episode, I share what first drew me to the peaceful beauty of Waldorf living—and...
Teaching Natural Sciences – Physiology & Anatomy in the Waldorf School
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Waldorf Journey, I explore the unique approach to teaching natural sciences in a Waldorf classroom, with a particular focus on ph...
Bringing the Waldorf Class Play to Life
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Waldorf Journey, I welcome my colleague Laura Elmore for a deep dive into one of the most cherished Waldorf traditions—the clas...
Why I Quit Teaching and What I'm Doing Now, 2025 Edit
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a moment to share a personal story about my decision to leave teaching and the journey that followed. Teaching, especially in ...
Tools for Drawing in the Waldorf Grade School
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to A Waldorf Journey! Let's explore the artistic tools that shape a Waldorf classroom, from beeswax crayons to colored pencils, and why t...
The Power of Mentorship in Waldorf Education: Supporting Teachers for Success
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Waldorf Journey, I dive into the essential role of mentorship in supporting Waldorf teachers.Join me as I explore the benefits an...
Exploring the Journey from Mythology to History in Waldorf Education
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here!In this episode of A Waldorf Journey, I take a deep dive into one of the most inspiring aspects of ...
Looking Ahead, Looking Back: The June Dilemma
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These days my inbox is filled with two kinds of questions.Can you give me some advice for writing end-of-year reports?Do you have suggestions for maki...
Waldorf Transitions, Traditions, and Ceremonies
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a look at the Waldorf traditions and ceremonies that mark students' development and transitions. Waldorf is really good a...
Waldorf Enough, Waldorf at Work
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in following me on my new adventure? You can subscribe at:waldorfatwork.substack.comAlso in this episode, I talk about the question I hate ...
Growth Mindset for Grownups
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you demonstrate your commitment to learning and growing? What mistakes have you made recently? How do you show others that it's okay to ma...
Why I Quit Teaching
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new episode catching you up on why I left teaching and what I'm doing now.Mentioned in this episodeMy website, A Waldorf JourneyBlog post...
The Importance of Wonder
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I was working with some teachers who are getting ready to teach 7th grade and we were talking about the creative writing block most often cal...
How To Enjoy Your Teacher Planning
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s August, so I’m headlong in planning mode. And though there are many things competing for my time these days, working on my planning is one th...
Heading Into Waldorf Middle School
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Register for my summer productivity course.My history as a middle school teacherHow our work will changeWhat we’re doing to set a solid frameworkBui...
Growth Mindset Series, February
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I make my way through The Growth Mindset Coach — a month-by-month guide for teachers. Each month I’ll record an episode about it and I’...
Growth Mindset Series, January
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I make my way through The Growth Mindset Coach -- a month-by-month guide for teachers. Each month I'll record an episode about it and ...
January 2021 Update
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Things That Made Me Happy in 2020
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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My Waldorf Distance Learning Set-Up
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Home Resource GuideThis free Waldorf-at-Home Resource guide goes through 4 of those basic ideas that can help you create a harmonious Waldorf home, an...
Waldorf and Festivals
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter into the holiday season, I thought it would be a good chance to talk about Waldorf and festivals. I know that the festivals were one of th...
Thinking, Feeling and Willing in Child Development
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're going to talk about child development. We've all heard about thinking, feeling, and willing of Waldorf education. This episo...
Rhythms and Routines for Planning
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about one of my secret weapons for making this Waldorf teaching work so much easier. It took me awhile to figure it out, ...
Waldorf Parenting
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about Waldorf Parenting. I've got some pretty strong opinions (they maybe even a little controversial) and some basi...
Waldorf via Zoom, Lessons Learned
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are teaching in ways we never expected before and it's pushing us far beyond our comfort zones. We miss working with our students in p...
Communication, Feedback and Record-Keeping for Teachers
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about feedback and record-keeping for Waldorf teachers. We'll explore the different types of feedback you need to gi...
Lessons in a Pandemic
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is being brought to you by my free workshop, the 3 classroom management strategies every waldorf teacher needs to know, which will be rel...
An Update and Productivity Tools for Teachers
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
IntroductionThis episode is being brought to you by my new course, Feedback and Record-Keeping for Waldorf Teachers. I've offered this course in ...
AWJ 51 | Current Thoughts About Literacy and Language Arts
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I taught for a long time before I really became aware of all of the nuances of teaching language arts and I have to say it is the aspect of my teachin...
AWJ 50 | Ultimate Guide To Main Lesson
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started teaching, I remember feeling like the 2 hours of main lesson was an eternity. I thought it would be impossible to fill that time ...
AWJ 49 | Waldorf Teacher Mentoring
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting connected with a good mentor can really make or break your experience and success as a Waldorf teacher. I had a couple of fantastic mentors ea...
AWJ 48 | What's Happening In Third Grade
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, I’ve been looking forward to recording for a while now and I’m so glad to finally have the time to do it. In this episode, I’m going to...
AWJ 47 | How to Make Your Waldorf Child a Reader
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So much is made of delaying reading instruction until after early childhood, that many parents wonder if it's okay to follow their child’s int...
AWJ 46 | Screen Time Reality Check: How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How much screen time is okay? What about educational shows? Is it really that bad? Will the Waldorf police come after me? Making decisions ab...
AWJ 45 | Waldorf Classroom Management Bootcamp: Manage Your Class and Your Mind
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Classroom management is a topic that isn't talked about enough in our Waldorf teacher training institutions. My teachers said that every situati...
AWJ | 44 Waldorf Classroom Organization
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is the end of August, if you’re listening to this episode when it is released and teachers everywhere are in the throes of organizing their clas...
AWJ 43 | Waldorf Curriculum Focus: Life Science
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Waldorf life sciences curriculum is pretty amazing, which makes sense for a philosophy that puts so much value on the natural world. When I first...
AWJ 42 | How to Be a Waldorf Parent in the Summer
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is not an easy time to be a Waldorf parent, and I know plenty of parents who struggle with this time. I’ve been talking this summer with fri...
AWJ 41 | Waldorf Basics: The Documents You Need to Create to Have an Organized Year
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m here to talk with you about the Waldorf basics -- documents you need to create to guide the work that you’re doing during every sch...
AWJ 40 | 5 Must-Have Waldorf Curriculum Resources
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk about some of my favorite resources. These are the books I turn to again and again and recommend to friends and colleagues. If you’...
AWJ 39 | Why I Love Summer Planning (and you should too)
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m here to talk with you about summer planning. As much as I love taking a break from the classroom during the summer, I also love doing ...
How to Write Your end of Year Reports
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go through the different kinds of end of year reports. I also share the framework that I've settled on. Whether you've s...
6 Things Every Waldorf Teacher Should be Thinking About This Spring
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick episode to come to you with all of the Waldorf teacher topics that are currently on my mind. Summer Professional Development Student Asses...
How to Become a Waldorf Teacher
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you become a Waldorf teacher? That's what this episode is all about. I describe my own path to becoming a Waldorf teacher, as well as s...
A Waldorf Journey #35 | A Story about Stories
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find more information about the podcast, blog and other content at www.awaldorfjourney.com. Join the email list to get notified about content releas...
Waldorf Literacy, an interview with Janet Langley, co-author of Roadmap to Literacy, part 2
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ways to support the podcast . . . a donation through Patreon purchasing one of my curriculum guides clicking one of the Amazon affiliate links on m...
Waldorf Literacy, an interview with Janet Langley, author of Roadmap to Literacy
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ways to support the podcast . . . a donation through Patreon purchasing one of my curriculum guides clicking one of the Amazon affiliate linkson my ...
A Waldorf Approach to Music, an interview with Jenna Dalton | Episode #32
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview a former colleague, Jenna Dalton. Jenna has a completely joyful and inspired approach to music and sharing it with childre...
Professional Development for Waldorf Teachers | Episode #31
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Information about my fall group coaching program. Support through my Patreon page. Or by clicking one of my Amazon Affiliate links. Professional Devel...
Responsive Classroom in the Waldorf Environment | A Waldorf Journey Podcast #30
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in learning more about my fall teacher coaching program? Click here for the details. Other ways to support . . . a donation through Patr...
Thinking, Feeling and Willing in the Classroom | Episode #29
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
NEW! Fall Teaching Coaching Program After launching a wonderfully successful summer planning support group, I'm looking to continue the good coll...
What I Learned Teaching First Grade | AWJ Episode #28
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our magical first grade year has come to a close and there are a few things I learned this year. Things Mentioned in this Episode My Patreon page My b...
The Movable Classroom | AWJ Podcast #27
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I intend to write a more thorough summary of my experiences of the movable classroom -- with photos of benches, cushions, and a more how-to approach, ...
Top 5 Waldorf Resources | AWJ Podcast #26
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #26 – Top 5 Waldorf Resources Welcome to A Waldorf Journey, a podcast for teachers, parents, students and people who are passionate about Wa...
The Holidays and the Waldorf Family | AWJ Podcast #25
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you maintain the values that support your child's Waldorf Education at home during the holidays? It can be tricky with all the busy-ness d...
Supplies for Planning | AWJ Podcast #24
26 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ways to Support the Podcast Join the email list by texting WALDORF to 444999 and get updates about the blog and podcast right in your inbox. First Gra...
At Long Last, An Update | AWJ Podcast Episode #23
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
 I'm happy to finally be back talking to you after my big trip with my kids to Central America. It took me awhile to get back on my feet after ...
The Waldorf Review | The Part of Your Lesson that Needs More of Your Attention
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ways to Support the Podcast Join the email list by texting WALDORF to 444999 and get updates about the blog and podcast right in your inbox. Amazon Cl...
The Waldorf Morning Warm-Up | The First Part of Main Lesson | AWJ #21
02 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As I record this, I am in the midst of preparing my new classroom, getting my house ready for our summer-long absence and finishing up my end-of-year ...
Creating a Daily Rhythm | AWJ Podcast Episode #20
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is upon us and it is often the most difficult time to maintain a regular daily rhythm. It is natural to become a bit more loose with your daily...
A Conversation with Jean Miller of Waldorf Inspired Learning | AWJ Podcast Episode #19
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you enjoy A Waldorf Journey Podcast, a Waldorf podcast for parents, teachers and people passionate about Waldorf Education. Each week I hope to...
Waldorf End-of-Year Reports | AWJ Podcast Episode #18
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ways You Can Support the Podcast Patreon — Make a donation. Per episode, per month, one-time donation — it’s up to you and much appreciated on m...
Waldorf School Supplies | AWJ Podcast Episode #17
07 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ways You Can Support the Podcast Patreon -- Make a donation. Per episode, per month, one-time donation -- it's up to you and much appreciated on ...
The Art of Planning a Main Lesson: A Balance of Form and Freedom | AWJ #16
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through my process in planning my main lessons and how the two contrasting ideas of form and freedom come into play. Mentioned re...
Waldorf Q&A: Unschooling vs. Waldorf, Managing Media and Waldorf Resources
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm heading into the list of questions that I've received from listeners in the past few weeks. Hope you enjoy. Want to subscribe to m...
Waldorf Q&A: Working with absences and pre-teen struggles | AWJ #14
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I address two questions that came to me from the A Waldorf Journey Teacher Tribe Facebook Group. If you'd like to become a membe...
The Ins and Outs of Teaching the Same Students Year After Year | AWJ #13
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I recently put out a call for questions on social media and received some great topic ideas. I thought about plowing through all of the questions in o...
Managing Media and Screen-Time | A Waldorf Journey Episode #12
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am happy to address the topic that I hear about the most from Waldorf parents -- media and screen-time. Though the benefits of limit...
Working with Children When You're Emotional | A Waldorf Journey Episode #11
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My students and I had a difficult reaction to the presidential election and the day after turned out to be one of the most difficult days of my teachi...
Working with Learning Differences in the Waldorf Classroom | A Waldorf Journey #10
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk about a lively conversation that happened recently in the Facebook group. I hope you'll enjoy the episode. Here are links to som...
Main Lesson Rhythm | A Waldorf Journey Podcast Episode #9
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started teaching I remember feeling overwhelmed by the idea of filling two hours with creative, inspiring and interesting content. I worr...
Meditation for the Waldorf Teacher, an interview with Natalie Norman | A Waldorf Journey Episode #8
11 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so grateful to have this interview with Natalie Norman to share with you this week. Natalie is our school's fifth grade teacher and coll...
An Interview with Janet Allison of Boys Alive! | A Waldorf Journey #7
28 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the good fortune to interview Janet Allison of Boys Alive! for the podcast. Janet is a family coach and Waldorf mentor and evaluator...
Social Learning in the Waldorf Classroom | A Waldorf Journey #6
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I've just returned from a family vacation to the redwoods and I'm ready to jump in with both feet getting ready for school to start. There&a...
How I Plan My Blocks | A Waldorf Journey #5
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How I Plan My Blocks | A Waldorf Journey Podcast, Episode #5 Thanks so much for listening. Please take a moment and head to iTunes and leave a star ra...
Waldorf Education Reports, Feedback and Record-Keeping
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I've just finished writing my reports and I've got lots of thoughts about how to streamline the report-writing process. But thinking about t...
A Waldorf Journey Podcast, Episode #3
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm just back from my teacher training week at Rudolf Steiner College and I'm full of ideas for planning for the coming school year. I hope ...
A Waldorf Journey Podcast | Episode #2
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm on my own (after a failed interview experiment), talking about one of the questions I get asked the most. "What is it like for...
A Waldorf Journey Podcast, Episode #1
19 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to Episode #1 of A Waldorf Journey Podcast. This week I share mostly about myself, my journey to Waldorf Education and a little b...