Urban Prairie Waldorf School is a progressive, inclusive pre-k through 8th grade school located minutes from downtown Chicago, educating and preparing students to be responsible global citizens.
Our education lights the fires of enthusiasm, creates a sense of agency in the world, offers teaching that is an art form based on love for the children and fosters a community of mutual support and conscious parenting.
We innovate on the 100-year-old Waldorf teaching tradition to engage today’s child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our hands-on curriculum unfolds in time with the developmental stages of childhood, from the busy preschooler to the newly self-aware 3rd grader, from the “golden year” of 5th grade to the exciting complexities encountered in 8th.
UPWS Community: We are looking forward to seeing you at 11:00am for our virtual Closing Ceremony. Check the latest admin update for login details 💐 #urbanprairiewaldorfschool #closingceremony #20192020schoolyear #farewell #upws #upwslove
On the 1st day of school, 1st graders receive roses from 8th graders. On the last day, 8th graders receive roses from 1st graders. Although it had to be done a bit differently this time around, the sentiment is most definitely there ❤️ 🌹
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Attend An Enrollment Webinar
Grab your favorite beverage and join Urban Prairie Faculty and Staff for an informational Webinar via ZOOM. Click on the date below to register or contact Jenn Zielinski directly for more information at jenn.zielinski@urbanprairie.org or 312.733.5337.
Our sessions are on the Wednesdays listed below beginning at noon (12:00 pm). Click on the button below to register. We hope to “see” you there!
Our Programs
Play Groups for Toddlers
(1 – 2 1/2 Years Old)
Early Childhood
(2 1/2 – 6 Years Old)
Grade School 1 – 5
