Schooling the Imagination
Waldorf Education in midcoast Maine since 1986, nursery through eighth grade
Early Childhood
Warm and nurturing programs for the youngest children. Nursery, Preschool, Kindergarten, parent-child playgroup, and extended day offerings.
Elementary School
Holistic education of the “head, heart and hands,” grounding and nurturing a sense of wonder while broadening perspective on the world.
Middle School
Sharpening students’ intellect, their eye for beauty and accuracy, and their capacity to accomplish meaningful activities.
Our community, our classroom
Learn how our school engages with midcoast Maine, and discover resources for relocating.
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Campus Highlights
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Bubbleology
Class 7-8 has been exploring the Platonic Solids. This week, they built these five unique polyhedra using paper straws and pipe cleaners. Then—why not—we dipped them in soapy water and… magic!
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Dying with Indigo
Students in Class 1-2 worked joyfully with Ms. Swan to dye yarn using indigo from Ms. Swan’s home garden. As their busy hands worked, the burst forth in song. Scroll down for photos as well.
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Clown Aerobics
Inspired by a New York Times article, I decided to do some clown aerobics to start our music class today. The goal is to make all the cups face upward. Oh, but did I mention that’s only the goal for half of the students. The others’ goal is to make all the cups face downwards.…
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Monarchs at Ashwood
Monarch caterpillars are munching on the butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) seedlings that were planted by the Agricultural Arts students! This picture was taken at the kiosk, where—if you look closely on opening day—you may find some very hungry, very happy caterpillars. Ms. Swan, our Agricultural Arts Teacher, and her young helpers have been collecting some…
Ashwood is accredited by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA); the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN). Ashwood is also approved through the Maine Department of Education. The Early Childhood program is licensed as a daycare by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.