In September 1985 I met a woman who would impact the rest of my life. Her gifts, and the gifts of Waldorf education, extended beyond the classroom into the ability to connect with others, to see the humanity in each person, to treasure the group, and to feel stable in one’s roots even as wings are spread into high school and beyond.
Cedarwood parent Jessica Lagunas and first grade assistant Nathan Smith have nine ideas for how families can learn about and honor Latin American culture & history during this time!
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As artificial intelligence creates economic disruption, what skills will students need to be successful in the future?
Being able to see the big picture and do complex systems thinking. Emotional intelligence, including empathy and intuition. The ability to dream up creative new ideas. The ability to build, test, and refine your ideas. And most importantly, the ability to learn new things and adapt to new situations.
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Children learn in many different ways. That’s why it is so important for teachers to bring concepts through multiple senses. At Cedarwood, we teach science through stories, as well as outdoors in nature and in the lab. We move, build, and even bake & eat our math. We teach literature through theater. We sing our history and languages.
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With the unexpected changes and hardships we have faced this past year, some may wonder: how can we prevent our children from feeling the stress and anxiety that this past year has caused? As with our general approach to early childhood education, the answer is quite simple: rhythm, rest, protection & time.
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