There may not be a more relevant story for our eighth graders to tackle than the fantastical tale about the concept of time and how it is used — and misused — by modern humans.
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This series of exercises was designed to cultivate an ability to think with our hearts, rather than with our heads. Through these exercises we can attain thoughts that unite us with others in such a way that we lose neither our individuality nor true freedom.
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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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This warming lentil soup is nourishing, flavorful, vegan & gluten-free, and simple to make (we’re busy working parents, too!).
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World 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.
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Natural materials like the ones you see in our Early Childhood spaces and grade school classrooms develop a sense of life in young children.
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I’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.
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Many 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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Thank you for helping us make magic at Winter Faire!
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Make your holidays sparkle this year by growing your own crystals!
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This year, we brought the light of our Martinmas Lantern Walk to our very own Lair Hill neighborhood.
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The rules and regulations surrounding online privacy and rights to creative content were both hot-button topics, and the students really took these up with full engagement and enthusiasm.
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In the Community Study Group, parents, grandparents, and friends have sat together and thought on the children, our own lives (past, present, and future), on education, and aspects of being human in today’s world and more.
The space we weave with our own thoughts and interests in each other leaves us feeling more connected and ready to start our week.
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The darkness is actually an invitation for each individual to find and shine their personal light. One by one, as the small lights are offered from each person gathered as a community at the Winter Spiral, we create a starry heaven on earth.
The answers to these questions shift as the children get older, and by middle school, exploring possible answers may best be done by the students themselves.
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It took courage to start the first Waldorf school 100 years ago, and it takes courage to continue to build on this legacy around the world. Cedarwood is pleased to participate in this worldwide celebration and to open doors of its Art Hall to the greater Portland community.
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This community soup is nourishing, flavorful, vegan & gluten-free, and simple to make (we’re busy working parents, too!).
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As we stand at the gates of winter, looking into the dark and despair of coming days, we are reminded of St. Martin and the warmth and hope of his story.
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Rhythm needn’t be complicated; the simple gesture of sharing a meal at the end of the day, lighting a candle and reflecting on all the day held for your family, provides a beautiful anchor for children trying to keep pace with a busy day.
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In honor of Cedarwood’s upcoming celebration of Diwali, several community members share sweet recipes to mark the festival!
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So many cultures celebrate holidays and festivals with similar gestures at the same time of year. Why is this?
It is because, no matter our culture, religion, ethnicity, gender, race, etc., we are all living in relation to the seasons and the cycle of the year. Like Michaelmas, Martinmas, and the Lantern Walk, Diwali calls on us to celebrate and cultivate our inner light to bring with us through the darkness of winter.
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