Early Childhood

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Why Free Play is the Core of Waldorf Early Childhood Education

Free, imaginative play offers children the chance to learn all the pre-academic skills they need, as demonstrated by this episode of storyte

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Sailing on: What comes after PCWS?

This is the first in a series of posts from PCWS alumni. Elaine Maag, a former PCWS parent, addresses questions of parents who wonder if a W

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Technology and children: A calm approach to a hot-button issue

There was a child went forth every day, And the first object he look'd upon, that object he became; And that object became part of him...

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Why play? Thoughts from Joan Almon, early childhood educator and play advocate

We adults need to remember: children just want to go outside and play with friends, and there’s a reason for that. PCWS was fortunate to...

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How to Make Up a Story for Children: 6 Tips

Learn how to invent simple stories for your child that will delight them for years.

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The Parent’s Journey: Top Tips from our Cross-Country Adventure with Jack Petrash

Jack Petrash, longtime Waldorf educator, walks us through the phases of child development and how shifts in parenting can support children a

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How PCWS Built an Award-Winning Biodynamic Garden in 10 Months

Interested in starting a school garden? Read about PCWS' process of going from rocky soil to an award-winning biodynamic garden in just

EDUCATING THE WHOLE CHILD IN A NURTURING, CREATIVE COMMUNITY