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Third Graders Build Sukkah in the Side Yard
by Lauren Johnson Pilgrim, 3rd grade parent The sukkah, a temporary structure, is built during the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkoth to remember the dwellings of the ancient Israelites during their...
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CWS LAUNCHES THE ANNUAL FUND: DONE BY 31!
On Tuesday, October 15th, the administration will be sending home Chicago Waldorf School car magnets as part of the school’s annual fund kick off. This year’s annual fund, Done By 31, starts next...
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A Teacher’s Reflection in Early Childhood
Sarah Morrison is the newest Early Childhood Lead Teacher who is leading the Sweet Peas (EC2) The Chicago Waldorf School's Early Childhood program provides a nurturing foundation for the growing child....
View ArticleWaldorf Education Profiled by Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN
We are happy to announce when Waldorf Education© gets coverage in national news media. Three weeks ago we shared a Chicago Parent Magazine article featuring CWS families living “Simplified Summers.”...
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A Peek Into the 3rd Grade Classroom and Curriculum
by 3rd grade teacher, Becky Moskowitz In 3rd grade the child experiences a new outlook; the question arises within the child’s consciousness, “Who am I?” In Waldorf education we recognize this...
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Waldorf Grad Recipient of Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine
Neuroscientist, Thomas Südhof, MD, professor of molecular and cellular physiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine. Südhof graduated from...
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CWS Faculty Author, Dramatist and Playwright Wrote Original Play
CWS Teacher John Trevillion is a true “renaissance man:” teacher, dramatist, playwright, director, and author. John has co-authored the book Music of the Spheres and directed the play of the script....
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Why Draw? The Value of Portrait & Imaginary Sketching
Edited by Becky Moskowitz, 3rd Grade Teacher Illustrations by David Dozier, High School Faculty Waldorf education adheres strongly to the belief that every student has an imagination and an artistic...
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Community Discussion: Toddlers and Teens: Our Children & Screens
VOICE OF THE PARENTS Periodically we feature school news and perspective pieces from parents in the CWS community ranging on topics from parenting issues to personal growth and the Waldorf experience....
View ArticleInclusion & Diversity: A School-Wide Initiative at CWS
An Open Invitation from the Inclusion & Diversity Committee Did you know that there is a group of people in the school committed to celebrating the diversity that exists in our community and...
View ArticlePsychologists Support Cursive Writing for Essential Child Development
Above: Hand-drawn illustrations and cursive handwriting are standards in a 4th grade block book. In Waldorf schools throughout the world, students practice handwriting, blockletters or cursive every...
View ArticleRead PTO Voices, our school newsletter
PTO VOICES OF THE PARENTS features school news and perspective pieces from parents in the CWS community on topics ranging from parenting issues, to personal growth and the Waldorf experience. Parents...
View ArticleNew Yorker Magazine: exponential growth of Waldorf schools in China
The New Yorker magazine published a report (Feb 3rd issue) on the rapid growth and increasing success of Waldorf schools in China. As a new education reform movement has demonstrated shifting attitudes...
View ArticleInclusion and Diversity Committee Symposium
Please join us for a viewing of the film: Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity Monday, March 10th at 7:00pm, in the Lower Eurythmy Room Community Event hosed by the Chicago Waldorf...
View Article2014 Senior Project Presentations
To all parents, students, family members, friends and CWS supporters, You are invited to attend the 2014 Senior Project Presentations Wed., March 5th thru Fri., March 7th in the CWS Auditorium Come...
View ArticleThomas Friedman Stresses “Soft Skills” in NY Times
More affirmation of the Waldorf approach to learning and building of “essential life skills.” We wanted to share the Sunday Feb 22nd New York Times Op Ed Column by geopolitical critic, cultural...
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Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble Performs at CWS
We have a very unique opportunity this Friday from the Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble. Come join us for children-focused day performances and an adult evening performance from this exceptional...
View ArticleCWS Alumna, Laura Holdrege, Travels in Nicaragua & Mexico
For those of you who know Laura Holdrege (CWS class of 2011), it will come as no surprise that she is spending many months in adventure, travel, collaboration and work in Latin America. She spent her...
View ArticleExperience Waldorf Education in our April 10th Open House
New to Waldorf? Interested individuals are welcome to visit and see our class curriculum firsthand. All are welcome to attend this opportunity to see the students and teachers engaged in morning...
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How do Finnish Schools Excel? A Comparison to Waldorf Education
Chicago Waldorf School long-time veteran grade school teacher, Carol Triggiano, reflects on some of the similarities between the core principles of Waldorf Education and the Finnish educational...
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