Inside SWS Blog
Early Childhood Educators Attend WECAN Conference
I was honored to be one of the organizers for the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) conference that took place February 5–7. The conference title was “Toward a Kinder, More Compassionate Society: Black Lives Matter in Waldorf Early Childhood...
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year starts at the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar that is traditionally used by many East Asian countries, including China. On February 12, 2021, we entered the Year of the Ox. The 15-day celebration with its themes of fortune, happiness, and...
Citizen Science Project Engages SWS Students
Seattle Waldorf School fourth grade gardening students have been participating in a citizen science project with the Thornton Creek Alliance for the past three years. Students monitor local waters for Escherida coli, counting and recording the number of E. coli found...
Outdoor Education Spotlight: The Bald Eagle
Seattle Waldorf School Garden Educator, Dr. Charlotte Rasmussen, shares her experience viewing bald eagles along the Nooksack River in northern Washington.
A Special Story: Gratitude, Connection, Care
In this season of giving, we offer a little story from our Briar Rose Kindergarten teacher, Miss Barbara: A very long time ago, when Miss Barbara was a little girl, perhaps as tall as (insert name of your child), she lived in a land far away by the name of...
Playing Is Learning
From leaves to mud, autumn’s curricular journey of play has carried our preschool and kindergarten students toward preparation for the winter holidays. Here’s a glimpse into what’s happening with our youngest students as they delight in structured and imaginative...
30 Days of Kindness
Seattle Waldorf High School launches our 30 Days of Kindness challenge today! Our Friday assembly highlighted the personal, interpersonal, community, and societal benefits of kindness. Our challenge includes self-compassion, healing, empathy, and social...
Supporting Our Health
Like you, I worry about supporting the emotional health of my children and family. Here are a few resources I have collected: Limit What Is Seen and Heard. With more screen time than ever before, it is important for families to consider how much information children...
Liquid Science
Set in scenic Magnuson Park, Seattle Waldorf High School is perched on the coast of Lake Washington, the state’s second-largest freshwater lake. The lake offers a host of opportunities for students as they incorporate its beauty into their artwork, sail its waters,...
SWS Celebrates El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos is a special holiday for many people, especially in the Latin American, Mexican, and Central American communities. Celebrated over three days, the multi-day holiday begins on October 31 (All Hallows Eve), continuing on November 1 (Día de los...
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