Suddenly, we have become completely reliant on screens and computer technology in order to work, express our thoughts and feelings, and to make our connections with others. This directly challenges the sphere of education in general, but specifically Waldorf schools worldwide, as our pedagogy is based on in-person relationships, with each other and with nature.
Read MoreWorld languages are vital to fulfilling the mission of Waldorf education: to educate children to reach their full potential as human beings who have the capacity to freely choose empathy and peace.
By design, Waldorf schools offer two world languages starting in Grade One. This fundamental part of the curriculum is instrumental in developing the flexibility of thinking and feeling necessary for truly empathetic communication.
Read MoreNatural materials like the ones you see in our Early Childhood spaces and grade school classrooms develop a sense of life in young children.
Read MoreI’m here to tell you why you should mark that evening on your calendar IN PEN and set an alert on your phone. It all comes down to three little reasons why you should attend Journey Through the Grades.
Read MoreMany classes gather each morning — regardless of whether the weather is conducive to running and jumping — because these activities have an intrinsic value beyond the obvious health benefits. In my years of orchestrating and observing these simple activities with my students, I’ve found them to be even revolutionary.
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