Posts by Michael Mount Waldorf School
TEACHING FOR TOMORROW: THE WALDORF WAY
We believe that capabilities such as independent thinking, entrepreneurship, and creativity will be important – so will emotional intelligence and social competence, alongside scientific, mathematical, and linguistic abilities. This holistic education that our students receive places them in good stead for the future.
Read MoreNurturing Conscious Individuals for an Evolving Society
Some of the vital competencies which will be sought-after in the future include: a sense of imagination, intuition, social intelligence, adaptability, consciousness, independent thinking and idealism.
Read MoreRoutine and Rhythm: The Key to a Successful Transition to Preschool or Kindergarten
Routine and rhythm are the foundations of a healthy and joyful early childhood program. By following these two principles, you can ensure your child is set up for a much smoother transition to preschool and kindergarten.
Read MoreFostering Tomorrow’s Thinkers and Doers: How Waldorf Education Prepares Students for an AI-Driven World
While AI is revolutionizing many aspects of life, the skills that will set future generations apart are profoundly human—creativity, critical thinking, and empathy.
Read MorePodcast, Episode 2: Age-Appropriate Learning, Class 1 to 4
It is highly beneficial for the child that each developmental stage or transition is mirrored by the content and experiences outlined in the curriculum. The children who feel met, seen, and understood then experience a sense of ‘belonging’ and they are able to move into a space of ‘becoming’, through age-appropriate learning.
Read MoreThe Introduction of Cyber Civics
Cyber Civics is a middle school curriculum, rooted in an understanding of child development, that prepares students to be ethical, confident, and empowered digital citizens. The lessons brought to the children this year have been lively, interactive, and full of good discussion and learning.
Read MoreDrawing with Hand, Head and Heart: Beyond the Right Side of the Brain
James critiques popular dual-brain theories and emphasises how drawing taps into not only cognitive functions but also emotional and motor systems, fostering holistic development in students of all ages.
Read MoreThe Neurological Benefits of Handwriting
In kids, studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better and longer-lasting recognition and understanding of letters. Handwriting also improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture, instead of typing, can lead to better conceptual understanding of material.
Read More‘The Boat Story’ – a tale from our Nursery School
In our Nursery School, the gardens are more than just a playground – they are a place where curiosity blooms, where children learn valuable life skills together through their own discoveries.
Read MorePodcast, Episode 1: The Value of the Main Lesson
At Michael Mount, curriculum topics are taught during an extended Main Lesson for the first two hours of the morning, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks – allowing in-depth exploration of one subject at a time. The Main Lesson ties one topic to as many disciplines as possible.
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