by Waldorf Moraine | Sep 14, 2017 | Language Arts, Media, Middle School, Waldorf Education
By Dirk Tiede, Cyber Civics Teacher What is Cyber Civics and how does it fit into a curriculum at a school not usually known for using computers? The answer is simple. Anyone who has paid attention can see how our world has changed since the introduction of the...
by Waldorf Moraine | Jul 12, 2017 | Community, Media, Middle School, Waldorf Education
Dear Friends, There is a growing awareness in our society that media, in all its forms, produces harmful effects in children, perhaps the greatest loss being the dimming effect it has on the imagination and the ability to think creatively. While we, as adults, have...
by Waldorf Moraine | Feb 6, 2017 | Alumni, Community, Language Arts, Media, Middle School, Waldorf Education
A Reflection on Cyber Civics by Dirk Tiede, Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Substitute Teacher and Comics Creator This past weekend, our school hosted a workshop run by Diana Graber on teaching “Cyber Civics” to middle schoolers. Curious, I decided to drop in on the...
by Waldorf Moraine | Jan 30, 2017 | Community, Early Childhood Education, Fun, Handwork, Media, Waldorf Education
This year, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grades students gathered together Friday morning before the long weekend. Our intention was to bring an awareness to the children of why there is a holiday on Monday, with an offering from some of the classes...
by Waldorf Moraine | Nov 17, 2016 | Alumni, Community, Early Childhood Education, Fun, Language Arts, Math & Science, Media, Middle School, Moraine Farm News, Movement & Sports, Music, Nature Education, Newsletters, Waldorf Education in the News
On November 19, the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm will be transformed into the Waldorf Enchanted Fair & Curiosities. This free event, which is happening from 9am to 4pm, offers a magical holiday experience for the whole family. There will be fifty-five local...
by Waldorf Moraine | Oct 17, 2016 | Community, Fun, Media, Middle School, Moraine Farm News, Nature Education, Newsletters, Waldorf Education
Seventh and Eighth Graders Clean Up the JC Phillips Nature Preserve During Michaelmas As part of its thirtieth anniversary, the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is dedicating itself to service. To start off the year, the seventh and eighth grade participated in a...
