Islamic Waldorf
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Why do we need Waldorf homeschooling and after-school or weekend enrichment programs in the community?
Waldorf schooling is the only method of schooling that utilizes a fully holistic educational program for the child. Waldorf methods of teaching are based on the spiritual, physical and mental education of the child. When a child learns using the Waldorf methods they are taught each skill they learn using all of their body & soul and not "just the mind". For example...children are taught the English and Arabic alphabet physically by finding shapes of the letter in nature and forming the shapes with their hands and body.
They are taught mentally by making the shapes themselves and using drawings about the letter to convey the meaning. Children are also taught the spirituality connected with the alphabet and are taught reverence for the sounds which the letters make by listening to meaningful stories and beautiful usages of the alphabet such as one finds in the Qur'an. Every aspect of the child's education in the Waldorf school integrates the "whole" child - children learn knitting and sewing as part of their math education and as a way to teach them "useful" crafts, as an alternative to the "cut and paste" crafts used in today's educational system.
Children are encouraged to "live closer to nature and its maker" by using natural materials created by Allah (SWT) such as wool, cotton, beeswax and wood and not man-made materials like plastic and metal. When you follow the Waldorf system of education you are nurturing your child's body, mind and soul...! If you want to learn more details explore my site, the sample lesson plan and some of the links. If you have any questions please e-mail me. There are, as in every method, some people who do not represent true Waldorf principles correctly and I want to be sure you get your information about Waldorf from the right sources. If you are interested in finding out a lot more about Waldorf from another reliable source you can go to your local library or book store and get a copy of the book "You are Your Child's First Teacher." By Rahima Baldwin. You can also find excerpts from her book online in various locations.
Learn more about Islamic Waldorf and enjoy some of our lesson plans for children at:
www.MuslimHomeschoolers.com
Note that the website above will be undergoing construction in the month of February 2009. If you experience any trouble during that time please write to me at: herbnhome@gmail.com for more information about the program or visit (and order from) our Western Year Waldorf site at www.EarthSchooling.com
You do not need to be homeschooling to benefit from these lessons - many people use them after-school, on weekends, for weekend mosque classes or during summer vacation. Many ideas can also be integrated into your home life.
Download a sample of our Islamic Waldorf lessons below...
I have done my best to maintain the structure of the E-book and illustrate all that is included in it. However, I am always open to suggestions on how to improve this sample. Did you find this sample helpful? Write to me at: herbnhome@gmail.com and tell me. Keep in mind that the FULL E-book is more than 300 pages long. The sample is only 47-pages.
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