Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
Snacktime in a Waldorf early childhood classroom It's a thing. And it's delicious. Children and teachers spend a good portion of their morning devoted to snack in a Waldorf classroom. From baking bread to hand shaking their own butter to…
A Developmentally Appropriate Approach to Starting Academics What is the optimal age to start preschool for your child? At Da Vinci Waldorf School, children must be 3 years old by May 31st to attend preschool and 6 years old by…
The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) is a nonprofit membership organization of independent Waldorf schools and institutes in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. In North America, there are more than 160 member schools and 14 teacher education…
Nicole Javvaji, Marketing and Enrollment Administrative Assistant, wrote an article for the Fall 2023 Issue of School Renewal - the magazine put out by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Below you will find Da Vinci Waldorf…
Rest is Best It's not just us adults who need downtime. Studies show the brain utilizes different processes while awake, sleeping or even daydreaming. Whether peacefully napping or indulging in quiet daydreaming during rest time, the positive impacts are significant…
Waldorf teachers use the chalkboard as a way to welcome students to the classroom, render the information of their lesson with care and beauty, and spark curiosity and imagination in the children. This art lives in the classroom for extended periods of time. It’s a mood-setter, a place for students to rest their eyes during a story, dream into a concept, just be.
The Da Vinci Waldorf School Kindermarket is a magical community event for everyone. Enjoy children's crafts & activities, parent-merchants, delicious snacks, treats and warm refreshments, music, and much more all in one place on Saturday, November 18th from 1pm – 4pm!
Calling ALL makers! We are dreaming ahead into our Kindermarket set to take place on the Saturday afternoon before Thanksgiving, November 18th. We ask community members to begin to imagine and create handicrafts for this event. With so many skillful…
The Halloween parade will be on Tuesday, October 31st at 12:00PM in the back of the school. All are invited to attend. Just as some children choose fanciful costumes such as wizards or a ballerina, other children will choose a…
