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GinaD'Ambrosio, SWS Parents

September 7, 2018

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Bravo 1st grade!👏 Our 1st graders recently perfor

Bravo 1st grade!👏

Our 1st graders recently performed their production of “Little Rufty Tufty” 🍄 and did an excellent job! We are so proud of the work and courage it took each child to put on such a wonderful show. We are so proud!⭐️

#waldorf #waldorfeducation #waldorfschool #lancasterpa #performingarts

💭Why do Waldorf schools celebrate seasonal festiva

💭Why do Waldorf schools celebrate seasonal festivals?🌷💚

It’s true, Waldorf festivals are beautiful and wondrous. But the intention behind our seasonal festivals goes much deeper than beauty.

Festivals honor the rhythm of the seasons, offering children the opportunity to connect with the earth as it transitions and changes through the year, a reflection of the internal changes our children experience as well. 🌲🌈⭐️ These precious moments serve as reminders that we are so connected to the earth and its seasons, which is particularly important for children as they begin to individuate and understand their place in the world.

Our seasonal festivals also connect us to one another, offering moments of community, connection, and celebration. In these joyous moments, we strengthen our bonds and remember what matters most. 💛

🌼Tradition anchors us.
🌼Community strengthens us.
🌼Joy sustains us.

Wishing you a beautiful spring!🌸

#waldorfeducation waldorffestival #mayday #spring #lancasterpa

A lot of things have changed since the 90s. The wo

A lot of things have changed since the 90s.
The world moves faster. Childhood looks different. Technology reaches kids earlier than ever before.

And that’s exactly why what happens here at Susquehanna Waldorf School matters so deeply. 💚

Three decades later, you’ll still find tiny hands busy knitting, nature being explored, children discovering color through painting, students practicing instruments, and our community gathering joyfully for May Day beneath the spring sky. 🌸

Not because we’re stuck in the past, but because some parts of childhood are timeless. Wonder. Movement. Creativity. Human connection. Time to grow slowly and deeply. 🌱

At SWS, our teachers continue to meet children where they are while protecting what children still need most: meaningful experiences, developmentally appropriate learning, strong academics, rhythm, imagination, and space to become fully themselves. 📚🌈

And we are willing to bet that in another 30 years, we will be saying the same thing.

A Waldorf education endures the test of time because it is not based on trends or test scores. It’s built on something far sturdier: a commitment to educating the whole child, to preserving wonder, and fostering a lifelong love of learning. 🌼

⭐ Come see what’s timeless - and what’s growing - at Susquehanna Waldorf School.

👉 Link in bio to schedule a tour.

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Still dreaming about the lovely blooms that bright

Still dreaming about the lovely blooms that brightened May Day!🌸🌼

A very special thank you to Floral Designs of Mt. Joy for providing the beautiful flowers used to craft our May Day crowns and decorate for the festivities. Thank you for your continued support!

Support local this Mother’s Day at Floral Designs of Mt. Joy!🌷

#mayday #shoplocal #lancasterpa #bestinlancaster #waldorfcommunity

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