Want Resilient Kids? Try Waldorf
Growing Resilience at Richmond Waldorf School At Richmond Waldorf School, we see resilience in small, beautiful moments every day. An early childhood student riding a pedal bike for the first time. A sixth grader sanding the edge of a project just one more time to get it right. A student in the class play who flubs a line, takes a deep breath, and carries on. Resilience isn’t something you can teach from a textbook, but is something that grows quietly through experience, care, and connection. The recent Edutopia article on building resilience reminds us that confidence, adaptability, and problem-solving are the […]
RWS Hosts Community Enrichment Series Book Talk on “The Anxious Generation”
Community Enrichment Series: Book Talk on The Anxious Generation Join Us for an Important Conversation We’re thrilled to invite the RWS community—parents, educators, students, and neighbors—to the upcoming installment of our Community Enrichment Series: a compelling Book Talk on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Copies of the book are available by request through the Parents Association! Why The Anxious Generation Matters In The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt presents a thought-provoking examination of how modern childhood, reshaped by smartphones, social media, and overprotective parenting, […]
Richmond Waldorf School Earns SAIS Accreditation
Richmond Waldorf School has earned status as an accredited member of SAIS, a professional association committed to serving and accrediting independent schools. To earn this accreditation, Richmond Waldorf School complied with quality standards, was evaluated by an outside group of peer professionals, and implemented a school plan focused on strategic improvement and student performance in accordance with the school’s mission. SAIS-accredited member schools are part of an international network of accredited schools that have demonstrated success in educating children. As such, SAIS accreditation is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of quality in education for students and teachers. […]
Strategic Path Update – June 2025
Dear Richmond Waldorf School Community, I have the esteemed pleasure of standing at the crosswalk next to the Early Childhood drop off location in the mornings each day. There are so many stories I could tell from these experiences as our families make their way on to our campus. One thing that I see regularly that stands out is observing so many of our grade school students waving at their former early childhood teachers as they circle the corner to make their way to the back wooden gate for their drop off. The path that our teachers form […]
Education Should be Joyful
What if the key to academic success wasn’t more pressure, more testing, or more hours at a desk—but more joy? At Richmond Waldorf School, we believe that education thrives when it begins with joy. It’s not a nice-to-have; it’s essential. Research consistently shows that when students learn in environments that are joyful, immersive, and low in stress, their academic performance improves, their confidence grows, and their overall well-being soars.
Rooted in Nature: How Outdoor Learning Nurtures the Whole Child at Richmond Waldorf School
A nature-based education is beneficial for children for a multitude of reasons. Research highlights that education with a strong nature component helps reduce stress, improves focus, increases resilience, enhances discipline, and encourages healthy physical activity. Waldorf Education emphasizes scientific field work, nature-based play, and hands-on learning, which all support academic growth, engagement, strong social skills and overall well-being.
Waldorf Education Cultivates Skills Employers Want
In an ever-changing world, the skills that employers value most are evolving rapidly. Research by the hiring platform Indeed found that the top skills employers look for include effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, creative thinking, work ethic, and adaptability. These skills are not only critical for career success but also for navigating the complexities of modern life. How do we ensure that students are prepared for such demands? Waldorf education offers a powerful answer.
Fostering Tomorrow’s Thinkers and Doers: How Waldorf Education Prepares Students for an AI-Driven World
As technology races forward, shifting the world of work and the very nature of jobs, one question stays top of mind for parents and educators alike: How do we prepare our children for this rapidly evolving future? While AI is revolutionizing many aspects of life, the skills that will set future generations apart are profoundly human—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. At Richmond Waldorf School, these aren’t just “extras.” They’re central to everything we do, weaving through our classrooms, activities, and community. Our approach is designed to grow whole people who act as thinkers, dreamers, and problem-solvers and who feel […]
