Inspiring Life-long Learning for 25 Years
Two eyes are better than one!
Our 8th graders are studying the eye and vision. In this experiment they learned that depth perception is improved significantly with binocular vision.
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Early Childhood Wonder
What a JOY it is to provide the space for children to truly free-play and explore their natural world! Watch the video—I dare you not to smile!
4th & 5th Grades—North American Geography
Our 4th and 5th graders recently completed in-depth state reports as part of their North American Geography block. Much more than a simple report, this was a multi-layered learning experience that included the use of research to write a paper,…
Inside the Classroom 5/1
Be a fly on the wall through these captured moments inside a Waldorf classroom. 7th Grade Poetry, "The Poachers' Victims" In the past man feared what was once called a predator. Now predator fears prey. Pink is a despicable color,…
4th & 5th Grades present "The Epic of Gilgamesh"
This year's 4th and 5th grade play is based on an ancient Mesopotamian poem, widely regarded as being the first story ever written down. It is a story about a man who was born of Shamash, the Sun God, and…
¡Una Fiesta FUNdraiser Exitosa!
¡Una Fiesta FUNdraiser Exitosa! (A Successful Fiesta FUNdraiser!) Thanks to the generous contributions and efforts of this dedicated community, the DVWS Raffle and ¡Fiesta FUNdraiser! netted over $40,000 in profit for our school! THANK YOU ALL for selling those raffle tickets…
3rd Grade Introduction to Violins
The 3rd grade is off to a great start with their violin block! In Waldorf Schools, we first bring the music from our own body through the voice. As we move up into the grades, the musical experience moves further…
6th/7th/8th Grades' Play: "The Velveteen Rabbit"
Class plays in the Waldorf school serve many purposes. Through our annual class plays, beginning in first grade, we build many skills. In the lower grades we recite our plays mostly in unison and through a deep sense of meter.…
4th & 5th Grades: FIELD Trip!
Our fourth and fifth grade class enjoyed a visit to the Field Museum in Chicago on Monday, February 29th. Relaxing on a dinosaur's thigh bone!
