1805 De Gaspe Ave, Ottawa, ON
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Waldorf-Inspired Curriculum

Our programs integrate academic instruction with artistic work, hands-on activities, and nature-based learning to develop the intellectual, emotional, and practical capacities of each child.

Outdoor education for young children
Ages 3-6

Early Childhood Program

In our early childhood program, we create a warm, home-like environment where children learn through imaginative play, storytelling, and rhythmic daily activities.

Young children thrive when they can explore freely, develop their senses, and build social connections. Our approach honors their natural need for movement, creativity, and wonder.

Program Highlights

  • Imaginative free play with natural materials
  • Circle time with songs, rhymes, and movement
  • Outdoor nature walks and gardening
  • Watercolor painting and beeswax modeling
  • Celebration of seasonal festivals
Teacher working with elementary student
Ages 6-12

Elementary Program

Our elementary program follows the rich Waldorf curriculum, where academic subjects are taught through stories, art, and hands-on experiences. Students develop strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and understanding of the world around them.

The class teacher typically stays with students for multiple years, building deep relationships and understanding each child's unique learning journey.

Core Subjects

Language Arts
Mathematics
History & Geography
Natural Science
French (Second Language)
Music & Movement

Specialty Programs

Unique elements that enrich our Waldorf-inspired curriculum

Community choir performance

Arts & Music

Music is woven throughout each day, from morning circle songs to recorder and lyre instruction. Visual arts include watercolor painting, crayon drawing, and sculpting with beeswax and clay.

  • Singing & Recorder
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Form Drawing
  • Drama & Theatre
Student working on handwork project

Handwork & Crafts

Starting with finger knitting and progressing to complex projects, handwork develops concentration, fine motor skills, and the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and useful.

  • Knitting & Crocheting
  • Sewing & Embroidery
  • Woodworking
  • Felting & Weaving
Movement and expression activities

Eurythmy

Eurythmy is a distinctive movement art that makes speech and music visible. Through archetypal gestures, students develop coordination, spatial awareness, and emotional expression.

  • Sound & Gesture
  • Musical Eurythmy
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Group Coordination
Outdoor Learning

Nature Education

Connection to nature is central to Waldorf education. Our students spend significant time outdoors, learning about the natural world through direct experience and developing a lifelong appreciation for the environment.

From gardening and nature walks to seasonal celebrations that mark the rhythms of the year, nature is integrated throughout our curriculum.

Gardening

Growing vegetables & flowers

Nature Walks

Exploring local ecosystems

Seasonal Festivals

Celebrating nature's rhythms

Animal Care

Learning responsibility

Children learning in nature with horses Outdoor learning environment

A Day at Our School

Waldorf education follows a predictable rhythm that provides security and supports healthy development

Morning

8:30 AM
Morning Circle

Songs, verses, and movement to start the day

9:00 AM
Main Lesson

Two-hour block of in-depth subject exploration

11:00 AM
Outdoor Play

Free play, games, and nature exploration

Afternoon

12:00 PM
Lunch & Rest

Healthy meal followed by quiet time

1:00 PM
Specialty Classes

Handwork, music, eurythmy, foreign language

3:00 PM
Closing Circle

Story time and farewell verses

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