Waldorf advent

To add to the wonder of Advent we have made an Advent Gnome Garden on our window sill, and each morning during Advent something new will magically be in the gnome garden and the children can see if they can spot it, and the little gnomes will be busy doing something different.

We make an advent spiral out of salt dough every year, and it is a tradition that has led to some of my very favorite memories. I remember making our very first advent spiral one a few years ago when Elliot had barely begun to walk, and this year I was able to watch as

Myriad Natural Toys & Crafts | Waldorf inspired with love on Instagram: "A beautiful and simple idea to create your own Advent Candle that children can enjoy taking part in also. Such a lovely way to count down the days of advent, lighting the candle each evening and letting it burn to the next marker. Comment ‘advent candle’ and we will DM you a link to our Advent Candle journal post with full instructions. #Advent #AdventIdeas #WaldorfEveryday #WaldorfInspired #SteinerWaldorf…

Light in the darkness of Advent is calming, healing and spiritual as we reflect on our many blessings, especially those of our children. I'd love to share a fun craft/gift that will certainly add to the beauty of your home. It is the silhouette transparency or triptychs. They are not complicated to make and are very rewarding. We made ours using watercolor paintings (140 lb stock). After they dried, I put vegetable oil on them to set overnight to make them a little more transparent. The next…

The days are growing shorter here in the Northern Hemisphere, the leaves are falling, animals are preparing to hibernate, and we are all called to slow down and rest as the temperatures grow colder. The festival of Advent is a balancing force to this darkness and slowness. It brings anticipation and expectation while we forge our way through the darkest months. The four-week festival of Advent calls us to grow closer with the natural world around us, honoring the four kingdoms of this…

Advent Calendar ideas. The Waldorf Advent activities that we have in our Belle and Boo Advent Calendar bags this year, as well as a great Advent resource.

Dani 🌻 Homeschool Steiner Teacher Writer Photographer on Instagram: "So proud and grateful to have helped to create and share our magical Advent traditions for other families to enjoy. A small box filled with endless opportunities. Day One of the @joguines_grapat Advent Calendar from @honeybeetoys . . . . . #adventcalendar #waldorfinspired #waldorf #adventtraditions #christmasmagic #holisticchristmas #waldorfchristmas #advent #waldorfhomeschool #craftymama #unschooling #diychristmas…

Laura | Waldorf inspired Home | Handwork Tutorials on Instagram: "{4 Sundays in Advent calendar ✨} When I first discovered the beautiful paper version of the 4 Sundays in Advent calendar by @my_seasonal_treasury, I instantly knew I had to create a felt version. 🥰 (She offers a gorgeous printable version—be sure to check it out! This isn’t a sponsored ad; I just truly love what she creates. ✨) Behind each “door” is a tiny needle-felted picture representing the realm we walk through during…