Of the many wonderful aspects of Waldorf education, the class trip is one of my favorite events for many reasons. It builds a tighter bond among students and classroom parents, brings real-world experiences into the curriculum and provides the opportunity to deepen our relationship with nature while removing ourselves from the fast-paced technological world of today.

Deep Literacy: The Waldorf Approach to Reading and Writing

One of the most persistent myths about Waldorf Education is that children are not taught to read until “later,” usually meaning about the third grade.

Lynne GolodnerApril 11, 2019Writing, Literacy, Waldorf Education, Child Development, Language arts

School Readiness: Are we ready for your child?

This month, as parents start to plan for the next school year, questions of school readiness arise. Mostly, parents wonder if their children are ready to advance to the next grade.