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'Childhood found.' I agree with the reviewer who points out that calling this Waldorf school 'non-traditional' is inaccurate. There is terrific discipline (the kind that doesn't have to make itself felt because it's part of the culture) and a huge appreciation for learning, the arts, and education. My older daughter was at another Philly independent school for preK through 1st grade, and it pretty quickly devolved into pointless academic work (workbooks, homework), which didn't make sense to us. My wife loved the school from her first moments there, and I liked the idea of my daughter working with the same teacher from 2nd through 8th grade. It is especially encouraging to see so many of the 8th grade graduates return, after moving to Central, GFS, CAPA (wherever) and seem totally at ease with the change - and clearly way ahead when it comes to an appreciation for learning, and respect for their education.
My son started in the Early childhood program in January. We are thrilled with his progress at the school. He really thrives in the classroom program filled with natural toys and objects to play with, creative story-telling and puppet plays, wholesome organic baking and nature-walks and outside play -- every day, rain or shine! The kindergarten faculty are all very nurturing and well-trained beyond a 4 year college degree.
This was our first year at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. We love it!!! Our son is so happy there and really and truly wants to go to school everyday. We are sending our daughter as well next year. We love the educational philosophy and the importance of educating the whole child. This is truly what school should be.
As a teacher in a Phila. public school, I was frustrated by the gap between what I saw there and what education could ideally be. When i first set foot in WSP, I was thrilled to find a place where education was exciting, fluid, far-reaching, elegant, well-rounded, and soul-fulfilling, versus the rigid, joyless, limited experience I found in the school where I taught. My daughter has been at WSP for 4 years now and wishes she could go year round! WSP and the strong, engaged community around it are truly unique. Although I've heard it called a 'non-traditional' school, it is very traditional in the best sense of the word....a good, solid foundation in the basics backed by developmental science and everything we've known for a long time about how children learn best, preparing them for a future we can only imagine....one in which thinking outside of the box is vital.
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