AS THE WORLD SPEEDS UP, WE SLOW DOWN
A Decidedly Different Approach to Education
At Linden Waldorf School, we take a decidedly different approach to education. As the world speeds up, we purposefully slow our students' educational experience, allowing their natural curiosity to flourish. Our rigorous core subjects are intertwined with rich play, time in nature, practical arts, and a vibrant arts education. The “extras” at Linden show up as positive traits, common in our graduates, but increasingly uncommon in today's fast-paced society. Our graduates are recognized by high schools and colleges as well-rounded, critical thinkers, imaginative and strong in body, mind and spirit. The Waldorf approach strives to educate the whole child who, as an adult, will be capable of imparting a sense of purpose and place in the whole world and uniquely suited to meeting the challenges of an unpredictable future. If you’re looking for something different for your child, perhaps Waldorf Education is for you.
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A WALDORF HALLMARK: THE MAIN LESSON BLOCK
“The main lesson block assures that students have sufficient time to experience a living process of learning.” —Roberto Trostli, author of Physics Is Fun: a Sourcebook for Teachers
It's when young minds are freshest that they focus best. That's why, each morning the class teacher begins with a two-hour main lesson block dedicated to a core subject. Thus, the rhythm of the day begins with the work that requires the most attention, and each academic subject can receive a full measure of attention over the course of the year. Theteacher has the time to enter each subject in depth and approach it in a variety of ways, enlivening each topic with poetry, drawing, painting, modeling and drama. Once an academic topic has been fully explored--usually in 3 to 6 weeks--a new main lesson block is introduced. Subjects that require regular repetition in shorter lessons and are more social in nature occupy the later part of the morning and the afternoon. Scaffolding the main lesson are handwork and woodworking, Mandarin and Spanish, strings and music, eurythmy and movement, and more—all taught by specially trained teachers in a wonderful coordination and harmony of subject material throughout the curriculum. Thus, intellectual learning is always combined with artistic, rhythmical, and practical work. View our curriculum.
THE GIFT OF CHILDHOOD
A More Humanizing Education Experience
At Linden Waldorf School, we believe children come into this world perfectly suited to learn and Waldorf Education allows what’s already inside them to flourish and grow. We meet them where they are developmentally and help them journey forward, while carefully protecting and preserving their childhood. Our method educates the whole child through a rich and meaningful, age-related curriculum devoting lots of time to play, being out in nature, incorporating a vibrant arts curriculum, and supporting core academics with integrated subject classes. This approach to learning gives depth and meaning to the mind and the spirit of the developing child. Come see Waldorf Education in action and discover what makes Waldorf Education the fastest growing, independent school movement in the world.
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A WALDORF HALLMARK: THE MAIN LESSON BLOCK

“The main lesson block assures that students have sufficient time to experience a living process of learning.” —Roberto Trostli, author of Physics Is Fun: a Sourcebook for Teachers

It's when young minds are freshest that they focus best. That's why, each morning the class teacher begins with a two-hour main lesson block dedicated to a core subject. Thus, the rhythm of the day begins with the work that requires the most attention, and each academic subject can receive a full measure of attention over the course of the year. Theteacher has the time to enter each subject in depth and approach it in a variety of ways, enlivening each topic with poetry, drawing, painting, modeling and drama. Once an academic topic has been fully explored--usually in 3 to 6 weeks--a new main lesson block is introduced. Subjects that require regular repetition in shorter lessons and are more social in nature occupy the later part of the morning and the afternoon. Scaffolding the main lesson are handwork and woodworking, Mandarin and Spanish, strings and music, eurythmy and movement, and more—all taught by specially trained teachers in a wonderful coordination and harmony of subject material throughout the curriculum. Thus, intellectual learning is always combined with artistic, rhythmical, and practical work.

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BECOMING linden

2019-2020 Online applications for the coming year now open.

New! Wednesday Buttercup class opens this spring. Space is limited.

MAKE THE CONNECTION

11/30 and 12/12 Connect before the year-end with Waldorf education at a Windows On Waldorf tour. For adults, WOW tours offer a firsthand look at how our time-tested educational philosophy connects children to learning through the head, heart, and hands. Register here.

linden IN THE world

Happiness and Hazelnuts by Emily Bridgers (LWS '12) in RENEWAL magazine ▴ Class of 2019 aids Heifer International ▴ Haviland Whiting (LWS '16) named Nashville Youth Poet Laureate ▴ Linden Gardening featured in Edible Nashville

EXPLORING WALDORF

Waldorf In a Nutshell, Waldorf educator and toy expert, Sarah Baldwin's videoblog.

Learn about Waldorf Education in two videos: Part 1 & Part 2.

Stanford University looks into the growing of a Waldorf school.