Fill My Eyes With Light!

At present we home educate around the Waldorf curriculum using Christopherus resources as a guideline. I modify some teaching stories to make them personal to us, as the writer behind Christopherus publications is from a Christian / anthroposophical background, and I do not adhere to either of these philosophies, (I think they may be called philosophies without any offence - certainly none intended). I find Donna’s work helps me to tap into my more practical side rather than being the dreamer I tend to be more naturally! We did some letters earlier in the year, so this is a recap to keep to intention of having a reference for the younger children.
When I have got the hang of picture taking I will probably post some of the children’s work here - this is the biggest thing I find missing in terms of Waldorf education on the web - we need more Mamas to post how it actually looks! Unless of course one has attended a Waldorf school and is already familiar with a range of working examples. So, here was our first story:

As the crescent moon crossed the clear sky, Talib knew it was time for his journey to begin. For some years now he had kept the company of Sheikh Hudhayfa, learning from him about Allah so that he might draw close to his Creator. They shared a small hut, and the people would come to Sheikh Hudhayfa to hear his words of wisdom, as well as for their problems to be heard by him.

Sheikh Hudhayfa had knowledge of Allah, and he helped his mureeds to become better Muslims who would gain good characters and be pious. Sheikh Hudhayfa was also a traditional healer and used herbs and homeopathy to heal whoever came to him.

This traditional path Talib had been treading for years, but his new journey was to perform the pilgrimage to the Sacred House, the Ka’ba in Mecca. It would take him long weeks to travel to Mecca and the crescent of Dhul Qa’da was the sign he must set off.

Talib was a tall, truthful man who always wore a turban. He knew that on his journey there would be many tests, but he trusted that Allah would take care of him and was eager to perform his pilgrimage. So, as he sighted the crescent moon his heart felt light and full of joy. He gave his salaam to Sheikh Hudhayfa and mounted his horse. His adventure had begun…

THE CRISP CRESCENT CROSSED THE CLEAR SKY. 

HUDHAYFA HEALS WITH HERBS AND HOMEOPATHY.

TALIB IN HIS TURBAN WAS TALL AND TRUTHFUL.