Geography in Lower School Home Surroundings Block The goal of the “Home Surroundings” block is to help the children to see both the differentiation of the natural world and the integral way in which every aspect of an environment contributes to a unique whole, ie....
First Grade Math Curriculum The six/seven-year-olds live immersed in a world of imagination and images, so it is important to bring mathematical concepts to them through imagination, movement, and as many senses as possible. We strive to nurture an appreciation for...
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...
Written by Mat Riendeau – Urban Prairie Waldorf School teacher Spring is making its way into summer, and before we know it, Fall will be upon us. One of the beautiful aspects of summer vacation is that it is, well, summer vacation. In the rhythm of the year, it...
Did you know that 42% of Waldorf high school graduates go on to major in science and math? This is significantly more than the national average. Science is central to the Waldorf curriculum, and the lessons begin in 1st grade. From the start, students are immersed in...
Both an art form as well as the traditional form of writing throughout East Asia, Chinese calligraphy employs special brushes, which Urban Prairie Waldorf Chinese Teacher, Xuefen (Glenda) Ding, tracked down and purchased in China. Using a specific vertical brush hold,...