Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
On The Web: "Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School"
A new article in Slate Magazine talks about how teaching kids more at younger ages can backfire:
Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
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Magical Musical Evening Approaches!!!
Have you heard about this year's exciting Fundraiser Event? A Magical Musical Evening is on our calendar for Saturday, March 26th! Here's a taste of what you can expect: This year we are excited to present you with this exclusive…
Talking About Waldorf Education
Parents! Don't forget that Wednesday, February 8th and 9th we have an opportunity for enrolled families to join us and learn more about what is unique about Waldorf education and how to better explain it to others. Wednesday we begin at…
Leo Klein To Visit Water's Edge
Leo Klein, renowned Dutch artist and Waldorf educator will visit Water's Edge the week of March 7-11. As he did when he visited last year, Mr. Klein will mentor our teachers and offer his unique and rich experience with Waldorf…
On The Web: Race To Nowhere gets media attention
If you had the opportunity to join us for last Tuesday's screening of Race to Nowhere, then you understand what all the fuss is about. The documentary is getting a lot of attention, and this article from the New York…
"Race To Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture" Documentary
Title: "Race To Nowhere: The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture" DocumentaryLocation: Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 North Smith Street, Palatine, ILLink out: Click hereDescription: Brilliant Parenting Discussion Group & Water's Edge School Presents: "Race To Nowhere: The Dark Side of…
Kids Haven't Changed--Kindergarten Has
This study by the well-respected Gesell Institute confirms that introducing academics at younger and younger ages does not speed up learning. The developmental phases of learning have their own rhythms, as we know! This study offers strong support for play-based,…
Discovering Waldorf - 'Waldorf from a Neuroscientific Perspective'
Discovering Waldorf - 'Waldorf from a Neuroscientific Perspective' Why Waldorf works has more to do with how the brain develops and functions optimally than Rudolf Steiner ever could have known. Sure, the educator and founder of Waldorf Education theorized convincingly…
Welcome to our new website!
It's here! We are delighted to welcome you to our new website. Please take some time to browse --- we think you'll learn a lot about Waldorf education and Water's Edge Waldorf School.