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Finding Our Place in the World: Grades 3 & 4 Geography, Measurement & Community How do children begin to understand their place in the world? In Waldorf education, geography begins close to home, with the familiar landscapes, landmarks, and communities…
Most of us give little thought to the origins of the things we use every day. A wool sweater begins on a sheep's back; the colors in its yarn may begin in a garden or beneath a walnut tree. Between…
Grades 3&4: Looking Closely A recent chilly morning didn’t keep Grades 3 & 4 indoors. Students took their nature journals outside to slow down, look closely, and record what they discovered in the landscape around them. Using the prompts “I…
Learning Mandarin is not only about mastering a language, but also about understanding a way of life, appreciating a cultural tradition, and enjoying a delicacy. . . De Qiu Kong, Da Vinci Waldorf School Mandarin Teacher Grades 1-8 are discovering…
How Waldorf music recognizes and joyfully cultivates the innate musicality of a child by grade level.
Did you know that every student in grades 1-8 takes handwork? They learn to knit, sew, weave, crochet and more!
All of our students love our Waldorf Movement and Games class with Mr. Boshell, and for good reason! They are outside, running around and playing, having tons of fun. There is deeper learning going on too, learning that helps connect…
Second and third graders prepared the ground for the new raised beds. The school is seeking donations for fencing and compost. If you would like to give, or have a contact, please let Mrs. Faden know.
Second and third graders are hearing First People stories. This focus connects the students with the earth, nature, and one another. The Corn Maiden story tells of the spirit gift of corn received by the Ojibwa tribe. The watercolor painting…
