And down from all the stars Streams blessings like wondrous rain So that all our weary powers Grow newly fresh again. And out of obscure dark The Lord comes into view To knit torn threads together And all of life renew - Friedrich Hebbel The Christmas tree has been taken down, the shimmering decorations are packed away, the images of the shepherds, the animals, the plants and the crystals at the stable - asleep. What remains is the simple sight of Joseph with Mary, who is crowned with stars, holding the Christ Child and the Magi kneeling and sharing their gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh ..read more

Adolescence Adolescence is marked by a new way of engaging with the world. The gratitude and love cultivated in earlier years give rise to a sense of responsibility. This is when a child begins to act out of a natural sense of duty, born from true appreciation. The High School Years High school marks the culmination of the Waldorf educational journey. Like a rosebud ready to bloom, students emerge from childhood equipped with the ability to think critically, create beauty, and seek truth. Teachers provide subject-specific expertise, challenging students to think logically and deeply about comp ..read more

By the time a child turns twelve, they are on the cusp of adolescence. This phase involves significant physical and cognitive growth. The child, once guided by stories and vivid imagination, begins to seek logical explanations and understand the causes behind events. The desire to understand the laws of nature and the world becomes prominent.   The curriculum now introduces more structured subjects like geology, physics, and history, encouraging children to think critically. This shift aligns with their newfound ability to observe and reason.   In the classroom, children explore them ..read more

The forth light of advent is the light of humankind, The light of love, the light of thought to give and understand. Advent Verse: The gift of light we thankfully take, But it shall not be alone for our sake. The more we give light, the one to the other It shines and it spreads and it glows still further Until every heart, by love set aflame, In every place great joy shall proclaim. Not long shall continue the darkness of year, Light draws near ..read more

The third light of advent is the light of the beasts, The light of hope that we may see in greatest and in least. Advent Verse: The gift of light we thankfully take, But it shall not be alone for our sake. The more we give light, the one to the other It shines and it spreads and it glows still further Until every heart, by love set aflame, In every place great joy shall proclaim. Not long shall continue the darkness of year, Light draws near ..read more

The second light of advent is the light of the plants, Plants that reach up to the sun and in the breezes dance. Advent Verse: The gift of light we thankfully take, But it shall not be alone for our sake. The more we give light, the one to the other It shines and it spreads and it glows still further Until every heart, by love set aflame, In every place great joy shall proclaim. Not long shall continue the darkness of year, Light draws near ..read more

The first light of advent is the light of the stones. The light that shines in crystals, in seashells and in bones. Advent Verse: The gift of light we thankfully take, But it shall not be alone for our sake. The more we give light, the one to the other It shines and it spreads and it glows still further Until every heart, by love set aflame, In every place great joy shall proclaim. Not long shall continue the darkness of year, Light draws near ..read more

Around age nine, children begin to realize their individuality, often experiencing this as a time of separation from the wonder of early childhood. This period, sometimes called “falling from grace,” brings feelings of loss and self-awareness, prompting questions about identity and belonging.   As Spock (1985) observed:  “Inner and outer worlds are no longer one world for the nine-year-old. They have been irrevocably sundered. The greatest care must now be taken to bring the outer world to the child in a way that everywhere discovers its human meaning.”    The curriculum me ..read more

As a child nears seven, a shift occurs. While they still engage with their surroundings through their senses, they begin responding more deeply to spoken words and the authority of adults. This period marks a new sensitivity to what is said and how it is expressed, as spoken words can either comfort or harm their emotional world.   At this stage, children’s imaginations are still vivid, bridging their inner lives with the outer world. They start to follow directions and seek to understand through stories and symbolic images. As they become more anchored in their bodies, they’re ready to l ..read more

  Sunlight playfully streams through treetops swaying in the gentle spring breeze, illuminating a meadow alive with the joyful play of children. If only we could step into this world and see it through the eyes of a kindergartener, we would rediscover wonders that often elude us as adults. Young children absorb their environment with heightened senses, fully attuned to the world around them. In these early years, a child reaches significant developmental milestones primarily through imitation, modeling the behavior and actions of the adults in their lives. Until their first set of teeth c ..read more