About Meadowbrook's Programs

Waldorf Education as realized at the school reflects the values of:

· Family and community life
· A healthy unfolding of childhood
· Joy in the learning process
· Education focused on the wholeness in body, soul, and spirit
· Intellectual excellence, imagination, strong memory, and problem-solving skills
· Age-appropriate use of media
· Training of ethical and moral judgment
· Beauty of the environment as a formative force in the child’s world
· Minimal use of standardized tests

Key Attributes distinguishing the pedagogy:

· The class teacher ideally travels with the class for grades 1 – 8
· A main lesson period of 2 hours each morning
· Rotating main lesson blocks of 3 – 5 weeks each subject
· Integration of arts, music, movement into all academic subjects
· Conscious development of the senses and capacities for observation
· A curriculum aligned with phases of child development and cognitive awakening