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Chelsea Vail
Jan 15, 20232 min read
Join Epoch Fall 2023
The votes are in and it looks like Epoch is a crowd favorite! When we launched this program last year we were hopeful but cautiously...
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Chelsea Vail
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Learning with Depth
One of the criticisms of Waldorf education is that it's not "academic" enough. I find this hysterical as it's, more often than not,...
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Chelsea Vail
Dec 31, 20223 min read
Mainstream Works Against Learning
Its no secret that the education system in this country is in desperate need of a reset. If we could just CTRL-ALT-DELETE the system...
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Chelsea Vail
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Why We're Tech-free in a Tech-heavy World
Why We’re Tech-free in a Tech-heavy World It may come as a surprise to most to learn that technology hinders development, especially in...
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Chelsea Vail
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Foreign Language & Handwork
Would you believe it if I told you that we focus on building the brain and the body before introducing abstract concepts? I'm the Founder...
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Chelsea Vail
Sep 13, 20224 min read
Is Waldorf Racist?
As the founder and Program Director of a Waldorf School and a huge advocate for the Waldorf movement, I think its necessary to address...
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Chelsea Vail
Sep 8, 20226 min read
Waldorf vs Montessori: What's the difference?
You’ve heard me say it before that Waldorf and Montessori are opposing, not complimentary pedagogies. In fact, if you follow Epoch on...
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Chelsea Vail
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Michaelmas Festival: Bozeman
Epoch will hold our Michaelmas Fest Sept 29th at Cooper Park 5pm Michaelmas (pronounced Mi-kel-miss)originally began in Western Europe...
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Chelsea Vail
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Homeschool Bozeman, Is homeschool the right choice for you?
Here are some stats to put in your pipe and puff: Public schools have lost over $2million students nationwide since the pandemic. Public...
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Chelsea Vail
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Perks of Being an Epoch Member
Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education, biodynamic farming and anthroposophy divided child development into seven year...
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Chelsea Vail
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Rainbows, Dragons & Circus, Oh my!
In just one more week, our students will be crossing the imaginary rainbow bridge and leaving the dreamy summer behind whilst moving into...
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Chelsea Vail
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Waldorf "Kinder" in Bozeman?
Kinder, in German, means kid. Kindergarten is a group of children and in Waldorf, kindergarten begins at age three years old. The walls...
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Chelsea Vail
Aug 3, 20223 min read
You and Your Child Need Waldorf
Waldorf is a way of thinking, feeling, and doing. It's a spiritual movement, not just education, as if it's not enough for a pedagogical...
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Chelsea Vail
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Enrich Your Child's Learning
Bozeman is full of homeschooling families, and I'm thrilled to see it! No one knows your child better than you, am I right? But, many...
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Chelsea Vail
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Mindfulness in Waldorf
Do you remember coloring in coloring books as a young child? What about the lined paper in handwriting class or a pre-formed letter made...
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Chelsea Vail
Jul 6, 20221 min read
Be an Epoch member: Waldorf community BZN
One common thread between families around the world right now is the need for community post-pandemic. We've all suffered school and...
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Chelsea Vail
Jul 3, 20223 min read
Bozeman Freedom School Seeks Support
"Hello, is this the freedom school in Bozeman?" I can't tell you how many times I answer my cell phone and hear this question immediately...
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Chelsea Vail
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Hard Work for Little Bodies
Has anyone else noticed that mankind seems to be evolving backward? Most people can't navigate using a map and likely can't spell...
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Chelsea Vail
Jun 28, 20222 min read
The One-Room Schoolhouse
I'm asked frequently, "How is this going to work?", referring to our decision to follow the one-room schoolhouse model that worked for...
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Chelsea Vail
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Epoch Student Reading Lists Grades 1-4th
The core curriculum and concepts in a Waldorf education are taught using literature, oral storytelling, and poetry. Books are carefully...
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