Waldorf School of Baltimore
Through a rich balance of academics and the arts, children at the Waldorf School learn life skills that begin the moment they enter school.
The life learning happens through multi-sensory activities both in and out of the classroom. In classes like woodshop and handwork, the school brings out the students’ diverse talents and interests and allows them to interact with and support one another.
Eighth-grader Wynter, for example, helps her brother Kevin, a first-grader, and third-grader Van on their Afghan project. As they work together, the collaboration gives students the opportunity to model and learn leadership skills from one another. Because of this, Waldorf students feel comfortable taking risks, self-advocating, and leading.
As a member of the social action committee, Wynter knows these skills will translate well to high school, where she anticipates learning more about women in medicine. She is a role model for her younger brother, who loves music and playing basketball, areas where she excels. He also looks up to third-grader Van who is excited to continue his love of nature studies with the third-grade farm trip, a Waldorf tradition.
Van shared that his favorite Waldorf memory was tracking an animal through the snow. This moment evokes Waldorf’s mission to bring the outdoors into the classroom and incorporate it into everyday lessons. It also highlights the depth of a Waldorf education, which emphasizes holistic learning full of possibility. Contact the admissions office at admissions@twsb.org to sign-up for one hour Windows on Waldorf tours. Visit waldorfschoolofbaltimore.org to learn more.
