Squamish Waldorf School serves students from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8, in a learning environment that is thoughtful and progressive. With a supportive community of faculty, staff and parents, we’re able to meet students where they are developmentally, intellectually and emotionally. While what we teach is critical to our goals, it is how we teach that truly sets us apart.

Preschool

The early childhood teacher works with the young child first by creating a warm and loving home-like environment that is protective, secure and where things happen in a predictable and regular manner – what we refer to as the “rhythm of the day.” In this way, the child’s senses are nourished, and the joy and wonder of childhood are nurtured. The Waldorf program follows the seasonal rhythm of the year and the celebrations of festivals are happy occasions for children, parents and teachers.

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Kindergarten

We offer morning-only and full-day kindergarten. Surrounded by natural wood, and beautiful, soft colours and fabrics, children engage in handwork such as painting and drawing. A strong foundation for future academic success is built by developing basic skills such as eye-hand co-ordination, tracking, sensory integration, and sequencing. In this loving and creative environment, children are given a range of activities and structure to help them prepare for the next phase of school.

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Joyous Beginnings: a holistic parent/child class

Inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner and Magda Gerber, founder of the RIE Principles, Squamish Waldorf School is pleased to offer a gathering place for children and their parents who want to discover new ways of being together.

This parenting class recognizes young children as capable, curious individuals who, through their own initiative and creative forces, engage freely in a well-prepared play space. The morning includes ample opportunities for creative, undisturbed free play for young children, while parents become familiar with observing and recognizing children’s accomplishments. The morning closes with a small good-bye circle. 

The in-class experiences are augmented by one accompanying parent evening, in which topics of various early childhood themes are covered and arising questions are processed.

“For one who is initiated into the mysteries of the spirit there is nothing that can fill him with such wonder and delight as to observe a little child. In so doing, one learns not of the earth, but of heaven.”
-Rudolf Steiner 

Bumblebees (ages: 16 – 26 months) 9am-10am
Ladybugs (ages: 24 – 36 months) 11am-noon

The classes are capped at 5 families each.

To register please complete an application form.