Reflecting on the Value of Rhythm

Reflecting on the Value of Rhythm

by Hannah Adams Rhythm is a word we come across very often in Waldorf education. There are many questions that may arise in relation: What makes rhythm different from routine or schedule? Why do we put so much emphasis on the importance of rhythm? How do I maintain a...
Teacher Spotlight: Daichi Hirata on Teaching Living History

Teacher Spotlight: Daichi Hirata on Teaching Living History

by Daichi Hirata This past July, I had the great fortune to attend a week-long workshop for educators sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Landmarks of American History and Culture program. NEH specializes in place-based education that lets...
Summer Camp Fun!

Summer Camp Fun!

We are halfway through our summer program at SWS, and our campus is abuzz with activity! From Magical Crafts to Dungeons and Dragons and Outdoor Adventures, students have had fun on campus and off. Face paint, clay sculptures, tie dye, gardening, rock climbing, water...
Class of 2022 Graduation Speeches

Class of 2022 Graduation Speeches

At graduation this year, Luna Schindler-Payne and Declan Miller represented the class of 2022. Their speeches are excerpted below. “When I think about the past four years, memories of sunsets and studying flood my mind. As I sort through the joyful and the...
Lunch Clubs Inspire Connection, Belonging, and Fun!

Lunch Clubs Inspire Connection, Belonging, and Fun!

By Brandon Hoang Inspired to promote positive change and make an impact on their communities, Seattle Waldorf School students have begun to make a mark on their school. This all stems from the lunch clubs students are voluntarily attending during their school week....
Obstacle Course Club Teaches Life Lessons

Obstacle Course Club Teaches Life Lessons

By Mikio Shioya and Syd Shannon Cool, muddy days are giving way to warmer weather! Students in grades 1–4 are outside and blossoming, right alongside the flowers, at our spring Obstacle Course Club. Jump here, side-step there, slow down and balance on this…. The...