Specialty Subjects
— Spanish
— Japanese
— Drama
— Handwork
— Woodwork
— Music
— Eurythmy
— Games
The effort to complement students' natural abilities begins at an early age and continues throughout their time at a Waldorf school. It is encouraged by the curriculum and supported by the fundamental understanding that a child's strength should not become their weakness because of one-sided development.
—Jack Petrach
Understanding Waldorf Education
Early Childhood Programs
Our Early Childhood Programs provide the bridge from home to school while nourishing and supporting the development and growth of each child as a unique individual. The programs include the Parent-Toddler Playgroup for child and parent together, Pre-Kindergarten (three, four or five days per week) and Kindergarten.
Parent-Toddler Playgroup
Our playgroup program serves as a gentle and beautiful introduction to Waldorf Education. In small groups of 10, children and parents experience circle time, story, playtime and snack.
- Playgroup sessions are 11 weeks, 1 day per week (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) for 2 hours including some outside time.
The Kindergartens
The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten day includes circle time, story, creative play and outside play. Play, being the work of the young child, is the time for the child to live in his/her imagination and imitate, reenact and explore the world around them. Seasonal circles and stories are offered daily. Circle time integrates movement, songs and recitation. The children's imaginations are engaged through storytelling and puppetry. Activities include watercolor painting, baking, handwork (crafts), gardening and walks in nature. Each artistic activity has its own special day and contributes to the soothing rhythm of the week.
Pre-Kindergarten
The Pre-Kindergarten program is for children who are 3 years, 9 months by September. The class size is 14-15 with a teacher and an assistant. The children experience socialization and play outside their home and away from parents in a loving, warm and nurturing environment. A daily and weekly rhythm of activities provides both structure and spontaneity through developmentally appropriate circles, play and story.
- Pre-Kindergarten is available 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), 4 days per week (Monday—Thursday) or 5 days per week from 8:30 am—1:00 pm.
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten program is for children who are 4 years, 9 months by September. The class size is 20 with a teacher and an assistant. The Kindergarten curriculum provides the foundation for the grades through a movement and language rich curriculum. Circle time, play and activities are selected to stimulate and support the development that is the foundation for the cognitive work to come in the grades. The stories, circles, activities and creative play of the Pre-Kindergarten continue, but become more sophisticated and interactive.
- Kindergarten meets Monday-Friday from 8:30 am—1:00 pm.
