Established in 1996, Richmond Waldorf School is a not-for-profit, independent school offering a parent/toddler program (18 months to 3 years old), mixed-age kindergarten (3 to 6 years old), elementary school (grades 1-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). We are one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide that offer a holistic-inspired approach to education that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
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“The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”
—Rudolf Steiner
Our 5th graders continued their Botany block last week! They went to RVA’s own gem, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, for a field trip and had a special guest and RWS parent, Megan Jones, join class and talk mushrooms! 🍄 Megan works for Fungi Perfecti (founded by Paul Stamets) and brought a wealth of knowledge and some cool mushrooms and goodies for the students. Later in the week, the class went wild foraging on campus and found many types of fungi and other specimens.
The last batch of 🍄 photos were taken by RWS Faculty & staff this weekend as they enjoyed their usual explorations in the streets and trails of RVA— 👀 look around and you may find some too!
The 5th graders will depart Monday for a few days of experiential learning at Spikenard Bee Sanctuary in Floyd, VA. We are so excited for them and can’t wait to hear all about it! 🐝 🌸
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After reading Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” the 8th grade class took a field trip to the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theater, the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse in Stanton, VA. Following the performance, the class had a backstage tour, spent time front and center on stage, and learned about the Shakespearean elements of a play. #🎭 #waldorfeducation #waldorfmiddleschool #fieldtrips #experientiallearning Thank you, @kimboos03 📸 for the field trip photos!
6th grade form drawings on Friday 😍 #waldorfeducation #waldorfmiddleschool #chalkart #steameducation
A peek inside one of our Early Childhood classes! At RWS, we believe the earliest years of a child’s life are meant to be filled with interactive and imaginative experiences that blend education with play. To learn more or schedule a tour, visit www.richmondwaldorf.com/visit-us/ 💗
Such a fantastic discussion tonight with @raelee.peirce. It left us feeling inspired, energized, and ready to continue these strategies at home! ❤️ #connectioniskey #waldorfeducation #waldorfearlychildhood #simplicityparenting #cooperation #family #letthembelittle
Our 1st graders could not wait to go out on their bikes today with Mr Glenn!
Our school offers a Biking Program, from Early Childhood through grade 8. Just another thing that makes RWS unique! 🚲💗🌈 #rva #letthemexplore #getoutside #biking #waldorfeducation
