Life at Urban Prairie Blog
One of our core philosophies at Urban Prairie is that it is a community effort to educate and support children as they grow and develop. An important part of that is communication between our school and our families. Our Life at Urban Prairie blogs part of that communication, helping us share with you what is happening at school, what your children are learning, and why and how they are learning it. We have a few different categories of news and blog posts, so be sure to check them all out!
Latest News & Updates
Eighth Grade Expeditions: Understanding the World, Understanding the Self
Meeting the Developmental Needs of Middle School Students Eighth Grade is a time of great change and transformation. The students begin to leave their childhood behind as they enter their teenage years. The Eighth Grade is both a time of looking back at and learning...
The Benefits of the Waldorf Approach to Technology
The Benefits of the Waldorf Approach to Technology Introducing children to technology before they are ready can hamper their ability to fully develop inner discipline and self-control, and can negatively impact attention, focus, critical thinking skills, and...
Why Music Education Matters
Why Music Education Matters From an interview with Urban Prairie Waldorf School’s music teacher Dan Galat Music education is a core part of our curriculum at Urban Prairie Waldorf School. The arts, which form an integral aspect of Waldorf education, allow all...
A Green Ribbon School: Connecting Children with Nature since 2009
At Urban Prairie Waldorf School, we are proud to be a U.S Department of Education Green Ribbon School. We are the only school in Chicago with Green Ribbon status, and one of three schools in Illinois. The US Department of Education awards Green Ribbon status to...
Social-Emotional Middle School Health
What if we flipped the script on the traditional narratives of middle school to look at this critical stage in a person’s development with wonder, curiosity, and reverence?
Green Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Names Urban Prairie Waldorf School 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Urban Prairie Waldorf School in Chicago, IL, is one of three schools in Illinois among the 2022...
Geography In Lower School
Geography in grades one, two, three, and four begins close to the child. It acquaints the child with home surroundings, proceeds to local geography, and by the end of grade four, expands to include the geography of the whole region, whether it be a state or a unified micro-region.
The Further Adventures of Tamara Times Multiply
First Grade Waldorf Math Curriculum
Teachable Moments and More
Written by Mat Riendeau – Urban Prairie Waldorf School teacher A few parents have asked for suggestions around ways to reinforce the learning that is happening at school. An excellent request, so I thought that I’d answer here in the larger forum so in case anyone...