by Waldorf Moraine | Jun 4, 2018 | Math & Science, Nature Education, Waldorf Education
This year each grade has two classes per week devoted to Science in Nature. During these classes, we explore the rich, natural setting of Moraine Farm to enhance and supplement the existing science curriculum. Hands-on, experiential lessons cultivate scientific...
by Waldorf Moraine | May 21, 2018 | Early Childhood Education, Waldorf Education
As Waldorf early childhood teachers, one of our fundamental tasks is to offer the children a breathing-like rhythm to our day together – breathing in, as with listening to a story or resting, and breathing out, as in running, playing and roughhousing. In and out, in...
by Waldorf Moraine | May 8, 2018 | Language Arts, Middle School, Waldorf Education
A language arts curriculum generally focuses on words—reading words, writing words, speaking words and listening to words. Words are powerful, mystical, and musical. They evoke strong feelings and can paint beautiful pictures. Rudolf Steiner says that “our task is to...
by Waldorf Moraine | Apr 11, 2018 | Fine Arts, Handwork, Language Arts, Math & Science, Middle School, Music, Nature Education, Waldorf Education
Most adults would describe the middle school years as awkward and confusing, but also liberating and exciting. We base this description on our own experience and on observation of middle school students over the decades. Middle school students begin to face themselves...
by Waldorf Moraine | Mar 28, 2018 | Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Middle School, Movement & Sports, Nature Education, Waldorf Education
The reports are out and they’re conclusive. Teen anxiety and depression are at an all time high. There is something amiss in our children’s worlds and perhaps our adult ones as well. As psychologists look to explain the trends and help people cope, educators should...
by Waldorf Moraine | Mar 19, 2018 | Early Childhood Education, Movement & Sports, Waldorf Education
Waldorf Kindergartens are unique. Waldorf kindergartens are intentional. Waldorf kindergarten methodologies are now backed by science. They are also unlike any other school setting, both public and private schools alike. When you first walk into the classroom the...
