Waldorf School of New Orleans


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6 week parent/child playgroup June 24
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The Waldorf School of New Orleans (formerly The Hill School) is an independent school that provides solid academic studies taught through the arts, developing intellectual abilities as well as the artistic, social, and emotional capacities of each child.

The Waldorf curriculum and approach to education strives to develop balanced individuals who are able to create a life full of meaning and purpose by educating the whole child: body, intellect, and spirit.

We provide education for children from preschool through 7th grade, including before and after school care programs and a parent/child playgroup for ages 1-3.

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About Waldorf Education


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Founded in the early 20th century, Waldorf Education is based on the insights, teachings, and principles of education outlined by the world-renowned anthroposophist, artist, and scientist, Rudolf Steiner. The principles of Waldorf Education evolve from a profound understanding of human development that addresses the needs of the growing child. These principles inspire and guide teachers, administrators, trustees, and parents today.

The Waldorf curriculum is broad and comprehensive. Structured to respond to the three developmental phases of childhood – birth to 6 or 7 years, 7 to 14 years and 14 to 21 years – Rudolf Steiner stressed to teachers that the best way to provide meaningful support for the child is to comprehend these phases fully and to bring "age appropriate" content that nourishes healthy growth for the Waldorf student. Music, dance and theater, writing, literature, legends and myths are not simply subjects to be read about and tested. They are experienced. Through these experiences, Waldorf students cultivate their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual capacities to be individuals certain of their paths and to be of service to the world.

Teachers in Waldorf schools are dedicated to generating an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child. This eliminates the need for competitive testing, academic placement, and behavioristic rewards to motivate learning and allows motivation to arise from within. It helps engender the capacity for joyful life-long learning.

Waldorf Education is independent and inclusive. It upholds the principles of freedom in education and engages independent administration locally, continentally and internationally. It is regionally appropriate education with hundreds of schools worldwide today.

Waldorf Education is truly Inspired Learning.
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Students illustrate and author their own main lesson books that reflect their growing knowledge.

 Kindergarteners use wet-on-wet painting to learn their primary and secondary colors.
7th and 8th Graders produce intricate geometric renderings.
Students illustrate and author their own main lesson books that reflect their growing knowledge.
Kindergarteners use wet-on-wet painting to learn their primary and secondary colors.
 7th and 8th Graders produce intricate geometric renderings.

Waldorf School of New Orleans

517 Soraparu St., Ste. #101

New Orleans, LA 70130


(504) 525-2420

info@waldorfnola.org


Waldorf School of New Orleans is a federally recognized 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality or ethnic origin in its admissions or educational policies.

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