Category: Why Waldorf?
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Seeding the Future
New video celebrates 100th anniversary of Waldorf education. “Seeding the Future” provides a glimpse into the principles of Waldorf education, an education that fosters concern for others, connection to the world, and the capacity to be in service to society. This video short is a trailer to the international film, “Learn to Change the World”…
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Let’s Get the Rhythm! Film Showing at the Farnsworth.
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Pulling the Plug: It’s Easier Than You Think!
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“First Grade Readiness” and “Reading in Grades 1-5”
How can parents tell when their kindergartener is ready for first grade? How and when is reading taught in a Waldorf school? On Wednesday, February 10, Ashwood Waldorf School is offering parents two opportunities to explore these questions. At 5:00 p.m., teacher Robert Kaczor will present an introduction to first grade in a Waldorf school.…
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Zoot Student Art Show
Zoot Coffee on Elm St. in Camden, Maine is hosting an exhibit of artworks by Ashwood Waldorf School students during the months of December and January. Ashwood’s professional faculty is devoted to challenging and engaging each student through a curriculum that integrates science and mathematics with literature, history, and the arts. Every Waldorf student can…
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Why Do We Choose Waldorf?
Master teacher, experienced administrator, and parent of five Kathleen Young has been mentoring our teachers at the Ashwood Waldorf School for many years. On Monday evening, November 4, Kathleen met with parents and staff to put Waldorf education in context, and, as far as possible, “in a nutshell.” The evening was lively, and several parents…
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Ashwood to Offer “How to Talk About Waldorf” Workshop
Join us for a Parent Ambassadors Workshop on Monday, November 4. With veteran Waldorf educator and school consultant Kathleen Young, we will explore the hallmarks of an Ashwood Waldorf School education. This workshop will be tailored to the interests of participants, and may address such questions as: How do I explain Waldorf education to my family…
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Kim John Payne to Offer Workshop/Lecture on Simplicity Parenting
“Using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier & more secure kids. Learn how to simplify toys, books and clothes, meals and bedtimes, schedules, and filter out the adult world.” Kim John Payne is an Australian who has, for 27 years, worked throughout the world as a counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both…
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Jack Petrash to Speak at Merriconeag
Waldorf educator Jack Petrash will be at Merriconeag Waldorf School in Freeport, Maine for two events: Dynamic Schooling to Meet the Future: A Public Talk by Jack Petrash Friday October 18, 7:00 p.m. 57 Desert Road, Freeport Suggested donation: $10 at the door To meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world our children will…
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CNN Profiles the “Waldorf Way”
As enrollment skyrockets at Waldorf schools from coast to coast, Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on “The Waldorf Way,” looking at three key aspects Waldorf education–movement, testing, and technology–with a cognitive neuroscientist. Click here on the image to go view the video: Learn more about Waldorf by exploring our website, or by calling 207-236-8021 or emailing…