Alternative Teaching

Waldorf Education Explained: Rudolf Steiner’s Teaching Philosophy, Child Development, Creativity, and Alternative Schooling in Practice offers a practical introduction to a school model that is widely discussed but often only partly understood. Many people know Waldorf through a handful of visible features such as storytelling, nature, handwork, delayed formal academics, and limited screen use. This book shows how those features connect to a larger educational philosophy. It explains where Waldorf education came from, how Rudolf Steiner’s ideas shaped the first schools, and how those ...

The term meditation is often spoken of as a single, uniform practice, but in fact there are innumerable techniques that can be employed to achieve different ends. However, to make real progress in any practice, the methods need to be paired with a view of how our minds and our experience of the world around us really work. In this uncommonly practical and experiential guide, Phakchok Rinpoche teaches us how to achieve this correct view so we can genuinely practice a meditation that will transform our lives by helping us abandon our own bad habits and hypocrisy.

Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness emphasizes how the teacher's personal familiarity with mindfulness plants the seed for an education infused with attention, awareness, kindness, empathy, compassion, and gratitude. The book follows a teacher from morning to night on a typical school day, at home, during the commute, and before, during, and after class.

In Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, Tzvi Freeman explored an original means to deliver the wisdom of a great sage of our times, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, known universally as simply "the Rebbe". Now, Freeman continues with that winning format, this time along with brief complementary essays. But now, he takes us yet further, peering toward the Rebbe's vision of a world toward which all humanity is headed and demonstrating how the details of our everyday lives are vital, crucial, and especially urgent today in reaching that grand and ultimate destiny.

Online, and homeschooling has become ever more popular. Karmin has spent three years homeschooling her child, eventually accepting a teaching position and continuing to supplement with homeschooling, in addition to traditional educational paths. Homeschooling offers many benefits but also has its disadvantages. Karmin has taken a few of the best lessons learned while homeschooling, specifically describing her experience with different curricula, and listing the pros and cons of each that she has used. If you are considering homeschooling, are just beginning homeschooling, or have spent ...

A captivating memoir about tutoring for Manhattan’s elite, revealing how a life of extreme wealth both helps and harms the children of the one percent. Ben orders daily room service while living in a five-star hotel. Olivia collects luxury brand sneakers worn by celebrities. Dakota jets off to...

More than just physical poses on a mat, yoga can be a profound path of self-realization. Lit from Within encourages listeners to pursue yoga in its fullness, examining conscious and unconscious habits, connecting to our inner landscapes, and freeing us to relate to ourselves and our world with a sacred outlook.

“They Laughed When My Daughter Opened Her Book” But When She Started To Read They Were Amazed She Could Read So Well At Such A Young Age. Dear Parents: Is your child struggling with reading? Is he or she a very slow reader? Is your child’s reading ability affecting the other subjects your child is learning at school? Then you are not alone. Schools nowadays are very competitive places. Kids are there to make it, but some get left behind. Actually quite a large number get left behind. Is your child one of them? According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for ...

Reiki master and best-selling author Diane Stein has been a dedicated hands-on healer since 1988. Stein believes strongly that this powerful healing art, once a closely guarded secret tradition, should be accessible and available to all. Since she began teaching in 1990, Stein has initiated...

This small book, 40+ pages, is the first title in the “Brief Montessori Introductions” created for busy parents and other educators. Being aware of the meaning of the concepts “Cosmic Education” and “Cosmic Task” is essential in understanding authentic Montessori practice, at home and in school. It is sometimes overlooked, and begins at birth. Susan Mayclin Stephenson tackles a large subject, cosmic education, which Montessori defined as a “unifying global and universal view of the past, present and future.” Stephenson takes the reader from birth to the end of the elementary...

Are you a parent passionate about blending faith with education? Do you want to guide your children in understanding Earth's creation from a biblical perspective? "Flat Earth Foundations" is the perfect resource to help you navigate these important topics, offering a structured, enlightening approach to teaching biblical cosmology. In this captivating book, you will discover a wealth of resources and strategies tailored to nurturing your children's faith while expanding their understanding of the world. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your family's exploration, this ...

What if the key to personal transformation isn’t hidden in a temple or a therapist’s office—but in two revolutionary systems of thought that have been waiting patiently for you to notice them? The Spiritual Human is two books in one, combining the practical fire of The Fourth Way: A Beginner’s Guide with the visionary depth of Anthroposophy for Beginners. Together, they form a complete guide to becoming what you were meant to be: conscious, balanced, and whole. This is not light reading for lazy minds. It’s a map for seekers who are serious about waking up. Learn why Gurdjieff ...

People with speaking difficulties are at the mercy of insurance companies who are determining how often and for how long speech therapy services should be delivered. It is also a disturbing reality that the likelihood for therapy frequency and length of care is contingent upon either the level of competence or comfort level of the speech-language pathologist or the financial policies of each institution.

Discover the mechanics behind creation, healing, and manifestation. Building on the foundational principles introduced in Seven Planes of Existence, Vianna Stibal takes ThetaHealing readers deeper into the structure of reality itself—exploring how thoughts, emotions, and virtues function as...

This book was written as a co-production of a special child and his father. It is based on extensive research on ADHD and its variations. A novel methodological non-drug-based treatment successfully implemented on the author's son is presented here in conjunction with global education related issues. "It is important to perform the diagnosis as early as possible, when irregular behavior is observed either by the parents or by the education system." "Food has a significant effect on the level of attention disorder. Therefore, it is vital to monitor your child's diet." "Parents should learn ...

What if reality is not random… but structured? What if ancient civilizations didn’t simply build monuments—but encoded meaning into the very architecture of perception itself? In The Architects of the Unreal, Etzel Edelweiss takes readers on a profound descent into the hidden layers beneath history, consciousness, and identity. Blending metaphysical philosophy, symbolic interpretation, and visionary storytelling, this work explores a radical idea: Reality is not something you live in. It is something you are reading. This is not doctrine. Not religion. Not dogma. It is a structured ...

Among primers on meditation, this audiobook is exceptional in how it guides listeners who treasure inner growth and are looking for reliable direction on how to achieve it in an authentic and sustainable way. The author, a student of the Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, distills the teachings of many other spiritual traditions and religions, including Christianity, into an interfaith perspective that will appeal to all seekers of the divine.

If you feel like you’ve “missed the boat” on the wonders of this healing and teaching plant medicine, think again. Now more than ever, people are taking self-development seriously and want to dive deeper into discovering who they truly are. This audiobook will give you plenty of information you can use immediately to begin your pursuit of this ancient medicine. So even if you’ve been unable to get your hands on information thus far, this book will give you the straight facts on ayahuasca without any of the hype or noise.

A profound and accessible guide to modern Tao wisdom, Master Sha’s newest Soul Power teaching reveals simple, transformative practices for healing, rejuvenation, and reaching the Tao in everyday life. Tao is The Way. Tao is the source of all universes. Tao is the principles and laws of all...

Mindfulness for a Happy Life is a beautiful guide to what insight meditation really is. Robert's personable, funny, sweet, sad, and ultimately human and humane teachings are told in simple terms so that anybody, from the skeptic to the monk, can access the heart and truth of mindfulness practice. If you have meditated all your life, but not found awakening, this book is for you. This book will demystify and clarify the teachings of Buddhism so that you can better understand your own process.