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In Waldorf education, the relationship between teacher, child and family is at the heart of the learning journey. One beautiful and meaningful tradition that supports this connection at Camellia Waldorf School is the home visit. Whether it’s a child entering preschool, kindergarten or joining a new class in the grades, home visits offer a chance to build trust, connection and a sense of belonging before the school year even begins. For young children, entering a new classroom

In many educational settings, elementary and middle school are treated as separate worlds, with a sharp divide between the early years of learning and the transition into adolescence. However, in Waldorf education, the journey from Kindergarten through 8th grade is intentionally designed as a continuous, developmental arc. Rather than fragmenting a child’s experience, Waldorf education nurtures and supports students through each stage of growth, honoring their intellectual, e

In a Waldorf kindergarten, science is not a separate subject confined to textbooks or rigid lessons—it is an immersive experience woven...

In a Waldorf kindergarten, math is not taught through worksheets or flashcards, but rather through joyful, hands-on experiences woven...

Step into a Waldorf kindergarten, and you’ll immediately notice a warm, inviting space filled with natural materials—wooden blocks,...

The path to literacy begins early in a child’s life. From birth to age seven, children experience a phase known as emergent literacy, during which they build the foundation for reading, writing, and comprehension. In our kindergarten, this foundation is intentionally nurtured daily through activities such as finger games, songs, verses, eurythmy, rhythmic movement, and storytelling. Movement is vital in learning, as language development is deeply connected to physical experie

Exploring, solving problems, taking risks, engaging the imagination - play has it all. We know the fun and games of childhood play are rich in opportunities that help to build important life skills and help to support social, emotional, and cognitive development beyond measure. One peek into Camellia’s preschool and kindergarten and you will see play in motion - children engaging their imaginations, through creative play. Whether outdoors or indoors, playtime provides childre

Children love listening to stories! At Camellia, from the time students are in preschool, they are told rich stories that nourish them...

Kindergarten at Camellia Waldorf School is pure joy! It is just what a kindergarten should be – warm, inviting, safe, cozy. It is the...