Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
Students were very excited on Tuesday, as the careful burning of the prairie grasses at the back of the schoolyard was performed. The burn extended beyond the end of the school day and many students remained with their parents afterward…
Time is running out to sign up for the last Preschool-Kindergarten Experience for this school year! This is a great way to introduce friends to the Waldorf Experience. Bring children ages 2 to 5 to experience a Waldorf preschool classroom.…
A new article in Slate Magazine talks about how teaching kids more at younger ages can backfire:
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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,…
