Nurturing the whole child
Waldorf education is not a pedagogical system but an art – the art of awakening what is actually there within the human being
The Waldorf approach is rooted in healthy human development that has evolved and remained largely unchanged over the course of millennia. By approaching each stage with love and intentionality, we build a strong foundation through every phase of childhood to support the next one.
Through it all, our purpose is to nourish the child’s intrinsic, curiosity-driven love of life and the world– because a child who loves the world will want to participate in it.
0 - 7 years
Early Childhood
The world is good. A child’s early development focuses on the physical body and the will– learning to crawl, walk, jump, and be in their bodies. This is the age of imitation, movement, and pushing themselves physically. We create a safe environment in which children can branch out by highlighting the good in the world. As they get older and more aware of the world, they will continue to look for the good everywhere around them.
7 - 11 years
Elementary
The world is beautiful. During these years, children become more self-conscious and begin to question their place in the world. This is the age of feelings and self-discovery, which we meet by showing them that beauty is to be found in even the most unlikely places. As they explore the world they inhabit through various subjects, they discover more about themselves and each other.
11 - 14 years
Middle School
The world is true. While their bodies are, once again, going through profound changes, the biggest developments in a child’s life during this period are in the intellect and the search for truth. This is the “thinking” age, during which abstract and independent thought processes should be nurtured and encouraged. Now in middle school, students receive guidance from multiple experts as they seek to define their own truth.