Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
The Joy of Joining In What do ironing, washing dishes, and making applesauce have in common? In our Early Childhood classrooms, they're all part of the joyful work and play of childhood! Young children naturally love to imitate the adults…
Muddy Boots & Busy Fingers: Hands-on learning in Early Childhood Across Sunflower Garden and Apple Blossom Garden, children have been busy with their hands. On the playground, rain turned the earth into mud to dig, shape, and explore. Inside, the…
The Garden as Classroom: From Kindergarten Soup to Middle School Culinary Arts, learning in the garden changes as children grow. This week, children in Sunflower Garden were preparing the soil for fall crops when they uncovered a “treasure chest” of…
Imagination Takes Flight Mrs. Ecklund was our aviation mechanic this week in Wonder Garden! The children were captivated by the process and grateful for a working steering wheel and propeller, allowing their imaginations to take flight on our first “real”…
In a world where rushed eating and convenience foods are the norm, the Waldorf Early Childhood food experience offers something really valuable- an opportunity for children to slow down, engage their senses and develop life-long healthy eating habits. Valentine's Day…
As caterpillars make chrysalis beds in our class butterfly garden, so do the children. With mud, sand, wood chips, and puddle water- any creation is possible—a water slide for fairies, for instance.
The children enjoyed their last hike to the Magic Woods last week!
Such delight the bubbles bring!
Our early childhood students have been enjoying tree climbing and the recent warm weather. Not only did they climb the tree, they also learned how to listen to its wisdom. It loves hugs as much as the kids themselves!
