Phone Consultations with Donna Simmons

Telephone Consultations

In addition to our year-long consultation package, we offer ad hoc telephone consultations.

I am available to help, guide, listen to, inspire, and give pep talks. Our belief is that parents can create their own Waldorf homeschools without having to rely on curricula (though some parents will prefer to work with a set curriculum such as Live Education).

I offer support and assistance regarding parenting and homeschooling, and can help with information about Waldorf schools and anthroposophy.

What are your questions?

What books do you recommend to prepare for a Sixth Grade Geology block?
How do I make the transition from kindergarten to First Grade?
Can you recommend a recorder to buy?
How should I put together my Greek Mythology and History block?
My son will be going into Ninth Grade next year - help!
What do I do with my toddler while I'm trying to teach my Second Grader?
I have four children - how do I teach them all at once?

Waldorf education - and especially Waldorf-inspired homeschooling - should be seen as a process, not as a fixed idea or a 'given'. We seek to empower parents to take the necessary steps toward developing a Waldorf-inspired homelife. To that end we often stray from the 'usual' Waldorf curriculum, and stress what seems appropriate for the given family situation over what one 'should' be doing.

Having said that, we believe that parental self-education is the road to finding out what works for one's children. We can offer assistance and guidance in this process as well.

We do not offer assistance with state requirements or legal advice. If you need such information, please contact your statewide support group or the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) at www.hslda.org or (540) 338-5600.

See below for client testimonials...

Telephone consultations cost $40 (US) for a one hour call ($25 for a half hour). It could be that after one or two calls, you are on your way and our help is superfluous. Other possibilities are a series of 'check-in' calls, or an ongoing process of working together (including the year-long package).

Please e-mail me - donna@christopherushomeschool.org - with your questions or area of concern so I can spend some time thinking about your query before talking. I will e-mail you back and arrange a specific time for you to phone.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Payments can be made online through PayPal or by sending a check to Christopherus Homeschool Resources - P.O. Box 231, Viroqua, WI 54009.

Testimonial
(see our Testimonials page for more comments about our work)

Donna,

I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much Waldorf and in particular your counsel has improved our family life! My son is an amazing, extremely sensitive and overly bright four year old who really really needed help getting grounded and out of his head. In my heart I just knew this to be true but had no understanding of how to actually do it! Using your suggestions and implementing stronger rhythm, routine and above all repetition to our daily life has greatly improved his willingness to help and participate in activities that are not his idea and has increased his drive and stamina for self-directed physical activity.

After my consultation with you, I truly have a clearer understanding of who I need to be for him and it has strengthened my confidence and trust in myself as a parent. I have more peace. I now feel that I have the right tools, I am on the right path and I am doing the right thing for my family! What a blessing! The consultation was worth every penny and the results were priceless. Thank you!

With kind regards and respect,

Jen, Florida

Telephone Consultations

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