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Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
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Mighty Oaks Obstacle Course
Mighty Oaks Obstacle Course Aiming, crawling, balance, rolling and motor planning all in one!
Our Christmas Pageant
We had our annual Christmas pageant on Friday, and it was such a beautiful, reverent, and special experience. Throughout the seasons there are festivals of many kinds that are traditionally taken up in Waldorf schools. During this darkest time of…
Birthday Celebration—Waldorf Early Childhood Style
"Once upon a time, there was a child who lived among the sun, the moon, and the stars..." so begins the birthday story. In our Waldorf kindergarten, we are treated to a special birthday story. Family members are invited to…
Nicole Griffith—Final Project for Fiber Craft Studio, Applied Arts Program, 7th Cycle
Earlier this year, twelve students of the 7th cycle of the Applied Arts Program of Fiber Craft Studio in Chestnut Ridge, NY presented their final projects and received a certificate of completion. Among them was our Grades' Handwork Teacher, Nicole…
Third Grade Shelters Project
In this past block, our Third Grade explored various shelters and habitats from around the world. From the igloos of ice and snow in the north to the adobe huts of the desert south, we looked at the climate, geography…
Advent Garden
Our Advent Garden, a special experience for preschool through third grade, was held Monday, December 14th. Advent, a time of waiting and becoming, is perhaps the favorite and most precious time of year for children. There is much warmth, anticipation,…
Santa Lucia
We celebrated Santa Lucia this past Friday. The oldest girl at Da Vinci Waldorf School led the procession, her head adorned with lit candles in remembrance of Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia was an Italian saint from the island of Sicily.…
Holiday AfterMarket Now through December 17, in the school lobby
Holiday AfterMarket Now through December 17, in the school lobby Did you miss the Holiday Market? Want to help the school while shopping for the holidays? Or just need a last minute gift? Stop into the school lobby this week…