Art in schools brings joy, fosters creativity and increases engagement.
A brand new comprehensive study of preschool finds significant drawbacks to pushing academics too early.
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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One of the best scientific predictors for how a child turns out, in terms of happiness, academic success, and meaningful relationships, is whether adults in their life consistently show up for them. Our teachers strive to see and recognize each of their students, greeting them each morning individually, and working with them over multiple years to build on their unique strengths and meet their individual challenges so that they can thrive.
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Our early childhood team recently participated in the 2021 WECAN conference and share their thoughts on the conference’s theme of “Black Lives Matter in the Waldorf Early Childhood Classroom and Communities.”
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As a founder of Cedarwood Waldorf School, Ms. Susan’s focus has been the growth and development of the school and the serving of the community.
The school is now 23 years old with strong teachers, staff, and community. It has grown and matured in a way that we can now offer, nurture, and give back to the outer world. Ms. Susan’s compassionate teaching and selfless service are resonating throughout the school as a fundamental way of being.
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By the end of snack, the soup pot is empty and there is a feeling of well-being: our whole being is nourished and it all began with a job well done.
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