Do you remember going to play outside as a child with your neighbourhood friends? Running around until the streetlights came on, with no real structure to it – one day it was a game of “tag” in the park, the next you were drawing hopscotch and tic-tac-toe all over the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk. Your… Read More »
The years leading up to becoming a teenager are important for development. Facing puberty, hormonal and physical changes, and really learning who they are going to be as a person. At Waldorf Academy, a Toronto grade 7 alternative school, we believe that camping is important in helping develop young minds at this critical age, and… Read More »
Camping. Getting in touch with nature, exploring the great outdoors, and “unplugging” for a while sounds like a great idea, but for those who have never done it before it may seem overwhelming. At Waldorf Academy, we believe teaching kids about camping so they gain an appreciation for it from a young age, and hopefully… Read More »
\We’ve all heard of lunar and solar eclipses. But what exactly is happening in the sky when we witness these celestial events? And how does this connect us to the greater world around us, and to each other? Here at Waldorf Academy, a Keep reading to find out more. What Is A Lunar Eclipse? A… Read More »