Día de los Muertos
One of the greatest assets as an urban Waldorf school is our diverse community. A dear member of this family is Elvira Sevilla. A native of Mexico City, she shines a light on the traditional rituals of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for our 3rd graders.
Faraway Family and Friends Days
UPDATE: Due to going to remote learning, this event is postponed. We will keep you posted on new dates!
We miss seeing our beloved extended community! In lieu of Grand People’s Day, The Denver Waldorf School is hosting Faraway Family and Friends’ Days. This virtual event will take place over two weeks in November, with each class offering a short meetup so students can show you what they have been up to!
Date: November 9-12, 2020
Time: Varies by class
Location: Online via Zoom
Please scroll down to register using the form on this page, and we will send you login details and specific dates/times per grade. For families with more than one student, please check all grades that apply (versus registering more than once).
Pictured above: DWS middle school students preparing for the 8th Grade Dance with Vicki Hindes.
Register to join us online!
Faraway Family and Friends Days
UPDATE: Due to going to remote learning, this event is postponed. We will keep you posted on new dates!
We miss seeing our beloved extended community! In lieu of Grand People’s Day, The Denver Waldorf School is hosting Faraway Family and Friends’ Days. This virtual event will take place over two weeks in November, with each class offering a short meetup so students can show you what they have been up to!
Date: November 9-12, 2020
Time: Varies by class
Location: Online via Zoom
Please scroll down to register using the form on this page, and we will send you login details and specific dates/times per grade. For families with more than one student, please check all grades that apply (versus registering more than once).
Pictured above: DWS middle school students preparing for the 8th Grade Dance with Vicki Hindes.
Register to join us online!
Halloween 2020 at The Denver Waldorf School
Head, Heart, and Hands ECE Panel
Explore our early childhood education program through our Head, Heart, & Hands panels. These recorded sessions allow you to virtually get to know some of the faculty members who make our Waldorf preschool and kindergarten so full of magic.
Get to know our ECE Faculty
First Grade Readiness Q&A on January 20, 2021
Led by longtime Waldorf educators Nancy Blanning and Jessie Cartwright, this presentation gives prospective families a feel for what lies at the heart of Waldorf education.
First grade is a child’s introduction to the collective being of a class. We nurture a deep reverence for the earth, compassion for classmates, and a healthy respect for every living thing. From knitting to numbers, fairy tales to falling leaves, we help first graders discover the wonders of our world and understand the rhythm of life. This year is the beginning of a multi-year relationship with their teacher.
Preschool and Kindergarten Q&A on October 28, 2021
Renowned experts in early childhood education, Laurie Clark and Lori Daniels discuss the benefits of Waldorf education for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 6 years old.
Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment & In-Person Tours
We are currently enrolling preschool and kindergarten students and offering in-person group tours. Connect with Admissions Manager Brooke Camfield to learn more.
Head, Heart, and Hands: Early Childhood Education Panel
Learn more about the magic of our Early Childhood Education program at The Denver Waldorf School with this panel led Lead Teacher Laurie Clark. During this virtual Q&A, she and fellow ECE educators will cover:
- Daily rhythms
- The benefits of Waldorf education
- How the Waldorf curriculum supports early childhood development
About Our ECE Program
In our classrooms, children gradually become accustomed to working within a group, listening to stories, interacting with a teacher, and following a daily routine, while at the same time being supported in his or her development as an individual through the encouragement of creative play, practical life skills, and artistic opportunities.
Each teacher deeply understands the young child and the need for movement, as well as the child’s devotion to learning about the world through imitating everything he or she experiences. We follow seasonal rhythms and in parallel, honor your child’s gradual transition from home to school and childhood to adulthood.
About Laurie Clark
Laurie Clark has had the privilege of being a Waldorf early educator since 1978. She incorporates her therapeutic training into all aspects of the classroom and is in continual research through observation and constant engagement with the young child. The deep question of how to meet the child of today and exploring their needs in practical applications lies at the heart of her work. Laurie mentors teachers, is a frequent conference presenter and has co-authored two books with Nancy Blanning on therapeutic movement for young children.
About Lori Daniels
Lori Daniels has a lifelong love of children. For more than thirty years, she has worked diligently to support young children and their parents, the past fifteen of those as a Waldorf early childhood teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Administration, as well as a Waldorf Early Childhood teaching certificate. Lori has studied and understands the importance of movement and age-appropriate activities to guide children in their home and school environments.
In her free time, Lori enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, and continuing to study children’s developmental needs. She is also the proud mother of two sons ages 22 and 25.
Register to reserve your spot!
Head, Heart, and Hands: Early Childhood Education Panel
Learn more about the magic of our Early Childhood Education program at The Denver Waldorf School with this panel led Lead Teacher Laurie Clark. During this virtual Q&A, she and fellow ECE educators will cover:
- Daily rhythms
- The benefits of Waldorf education
- How the Waldorf curriculum supports early childhood development
About Our ECE Program
In our classrooms, children gradually become accustomed to working within a group, listening to stories, interacting with a teacher, and following a daily routine, while at the same time being supported in his or her development as an individual through the encouragement of creative play, practical life skills, and artistic opportunities.
Each teacher deeply understands the young child and the need for movement, as well as the child’s devotion to learning about the world through imitating everything he or she experiences. We follow seasonal rhythms and in parallel, honor your child’s gradual transition from home to school and childhood to adulthood.
About Laurie Clark
Laurie Clark has had the privilege of being a Waldorf early educator since 1978. She incorporates her therapeutic training into all aspects of the classroom and is in continual research through observation and constant engagement with the young child. The deep question of how to meet the child of today and exploring their needs in practical applications lies at the heart of her work. Laurie mentors teachers, is a frequent conference presenter and has co-authored two books with Nancy Blanning on therapeutic movement for young children.
About Lori Daniels
Lori Daniels has a lifelong love of children. For more than thirty years, she has worked diligently to support young children and their parents, the past fifteen of those as a Waldorf early childhood teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education Administration, as well as a Waldorf Early Childhood teaching certificate. Lori has studied and understands the importance of movement and age-appropriate activities to guide children in their home and school environments.
In her free time, Lori enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, and continuing to study children’s developmental needs. She is also the proud mother of two sons ages 22 and 25.
Register to reserve your spot!
Meet & Greet for New DWS Families
Is your family new to The Denver Waldorf School? We’d love to connect during our New Family Meet & Greet! Learn more about our school, our curriculum, and our community at this virtual event offered in two 45-minutes sessions on the same day. Register to attend one or both!
Date: October 26, 2020
Time: 1:45-2:30pm and 8-8:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Whether your students joined us this year or last year, we want to get to know you as the newest members of our community, and also introduce you to our New Family Liaison Dawn Archer.
Got questions for Dawn? Please reach her at [email protected] or (303) 777-0513 ext. 113.
Register to reserve your spot!
Meet & Greet for New DWS Families
Is your family new to The Denver Waldorf School? We’d love to connect during our New Family Meet & Greet! Learn more about our school, our curriculum, and our community at this virtual event offered in two 45-minutes sessions on the same day. Register to attend one or both!
Date: October 26, 2020
Time: 1:45-2:30pm and 8-8:45pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Whether your students joined us this year or last year, we want to get to know you as the newest members of our community, and also introduce you to our New Family Liaison Dawn Archer.
Got questions for Dawn? Please reach her at [email protected] or (303) 777-0513 ext. 113.
Register to reserve your spot!
Denver Waldorf High School Panel: December
Want to know if The Denver Waldorf School is the right choice for high school? Sit down with some of our students and faculty during our online Q&A.
Date: December 3, 2020
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Online via Zoom
Please scroll down to register using the form on this page, and we will send you login details.
What you’ll learn
Led by DWS High School Director Brie Kaiser, our faculty and students will answer common questions such as:
- What is Waldorf education and what classes does DWS offer?
- How does Waldorf education prepare students for university and beyond?
- What scholarships are available?
About The Denver Waldorf High School
Founded in 1994, The Denver Waldorf High School is a high achieving school that allows students to explore academics, arts, movement, world language, community service, and travel. We structure our schedule and curriculum to prepare students for lifelong success by nurturing character development and their intrinsic motivation to excel. We know that people learn best when they have a chance to examine a subject from many perspectives, and to apply their new knowledge functionally. That’s why we create a space where students are encouraged to experience our curriculum not just as information, but as tools with which they can build their lives.
At this time, we are offering in-person tours and virtual shadow days. To learn more about either our high school or the admissions process please reach out to Admissions Manager Brooke Camfield at [email protected].
Register to reserve your spot!