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Episode 122: Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Homeschooling Options with Expert Catherine Read
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In this podcast episode, DJ talks with Dr. Catherine Read, who shares her experience with homeschooling using the Waldorf curriculum. Listen in as Catherine discusses her journey from being a former public school teacher to homeschooling her two daughters for 15 years and hear why homeschooling can be a viable option for those who feel it's right for their children. Stay tuned as they also discuss various approaches, such as hybrid programs and online support, the importance of art, nature, and direct experience in the Waldorf curriculum.
Catherine Read holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College. She is the editor, with P. Zukow-Goldring, of Evolving Explanations of Development (Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 1997). She homeschooled her two daughters from kindergarten through the eleventh grade using the Waldorf curriculum.
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• [6:29] Catherine discusses her book, "Teaching Your Children at Home with the Waldorf Curriculum," and that it offers specific examples and chapters on different topics, aiming to inspire parents to tailor their children's education to their needs at different ages.
• [17:58] “Children learn science through direct experience and creative expression in nature.”
• [19:49] DJ shares the importance of incorporating movement and play into learning, even in traditional classroom settings.
• [25:26] Catherine describes various groups and activities that homeschooling families can participate in, such as sports leagues, choir, community service, and volunteer work.
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