Waldorf

Waldorf block scheduling, also called main lesson blocks, is an educational approach where students focus intensively on one core academic subject for 3-4 weeks before rotating to a new subject, allowing deep immersion and natural learning rhythms.

Circle time in Waldorf education is a cherished morning ritual where students gather for songs, movement, verses, and rhythmic activities that engage the whole child—head, heart, and hands—creating a harmonious transition into the school day.

Eurythmy is an expressive movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner that makes speech and music visible through purposeful gestures, serving as a core subject in Waldorf education from preschool through high school.

Festivals and seasons in Waldorf education are intentional celebrations woven throughout the year that connect children to natural rhythms, mark seasonal transitions, and create meaningful touchstones that structure both the curriculum and family life.

Form drawing is a Waldorf educational practice where children create freehand geometric patterns and shapes to develop fine motor control, spatial awareness, and prepare for handwriting and mathematical thinking.

Handwork in Waldorf education encompasses practical hand skills—knitting, crocheting, sewing, and woodworking—taught in a developmental progression from kindergarten through high school. It's considered essential for cognitive development, not merely a supplementary activity.

A Main Lesson Book is a student-created, illustrated journal used in Waldorf education where children document their learning through writing, drawing, and painting—essentially making their own textbooks.

Wet-on-wet painting is a Waldorf watercolor technique where paint is applied to pre-soaked paper, allowing colors to flow and blend organically while developing creativity and sensory awareness.