ABOUT WALDORF
At Evergreen we are following the Waldorf philosophies in order to teach the whole child; mind, body, and soul. This part of the curriculum nurtures capable individuals, who create meaning for their lives, and who become freethinking and acting individuals. Waldorf education seeks to educate the whole child in his “head, heart and hands.
This educational approach is based on a thorough knowledge of the inner life of the child and follows their developmental stages. First, the child is brought to experience things actively and then to feel these things, before finally approaching them intellectually.
The curriculum aims to be as broad as possible (covering liberal arts, humanities, science, math, art, music, handwork, languages, etc) and it approaches academic subjects through artistic lessons and hands-on activities.
Teaching is less about imparting information, and more about awakening the child’s full range of faculties – the ability to feel, act and think – at an age-appropriate rhythm.
