Curriculum Overview: Early Childhood

Waldorf EducationSM works with the growing capacities of your young child to cultivate a passion for learning. Our program fosters:
• Joy in movement
• Development of the imagination
• Reverence for the natural world
• Plenty of outdoor play in nature
• Beautiful surroundings
• Emphasis on rhythm, simplicity and balance
• Rich story curriculum

Early Childhood Curriculum Overview Chart PDF.

 

PARENT & TOT PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN
Daily Rhythm

Arrival

Indoor play and parent craft activity or bread baking

Snack preparation and sharing

Inside circle with songs, finger games, movement and verse

Outdoor walk and play on school grounds

Goodbye

Arrival

Inside free play

Story, songs and finger games
led by the teacher

Snack

Outdoor play and nature walk

Departure

Arrival

Morning circle

Outdoor play and nature walk

Return to school

Story, songs and finger games
led by the teacher

Snack

Free play inside or outside

Lunch

Departure

Weekly Activities

N/A

Snack preparation

Bread baking

Applesauce making

Grain grinding

Eurythmy

Watercolor painting

Drawing

Beeswax modeling

Finger knitting

Bread baking

Cleaning

Seasonal Rhythm

Craft and circle activities are chosen to reflect the season

Craft and circle activities are chosen to reflect the season

Seasonal celebrations

Circle activities reflect the season, along with seasonal celebrations:

Harvest fest

Lantern walk

Winter spiral

Spring parade

Age Range

Ages 12 – 36 months

With a parent or caregiver

For children 3 years old
by September 1

Must be potty trained

Ages 4 – 6 years old
(4 by June 1)

2-year, mixed-age program

Schedule

One class per week, in 10-, 12- or 13-week sessions. Choice of 4 times available.

Thursdays:
9:00 – 11:00 am or
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Fridays:
9:00 to 11:00 am or
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

2-day program:
Monday & Tuesday or
Thursday & Friday

3-day program:
Monday – Wednesday or
Wednesday – Friday

8:30 am – 12:30 pm


5 days per week

8:45 am – 12:45 pm

Location

Home-based space
especially suited to the toddler

3055 NE 98th Street
Seattle, WA 98125

Grade School Campus
2728 NE 100th Street, Seattle

Grade School Campus
2728 NE 100th Street, Seattle

Kinderhaus
4919 Woodlawn Ave N, Seattle

Extended Care

Not Available

Not Available

Available until 4 pm

Tuition
2010–2011

10-Week Session: $300

12-Week Session: $360

13-Week Session: $390

2-Day: $3,900 per year

3-Day: $5,750 per year

$9,550 per year