Maryland’s 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honorees:

Submitted by Communications on Fri, 05/10/2024 - 11:25am

```html Waldorf School of Baltimore names 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Honoree

The Waldorf School of Baltimore is delighted to announce its prestigious recognition as a recipient of the National Green Ribbon School Award by the U.S. Department of Education. This esteemed accolade underscores the school’s outstanding dedication to environmental sustainability, health, and education.

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Snow Day Fun: Staying Cozy in the Cold

Submitted by Communications on Tue, 01/16/2024 - 10:27am

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Embrace the winter wonder with snow-filled adventures!

Whether it's building snow castles or sledding down hills, the joy of 4 inches of fresh snow is irresistible.

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PR: Kidscape - Spring Concert Series

Submitted by Communications on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 9:00am

Life Skills

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Threads of Understanding

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:57pm

Life Skills

In Maren Jung's Fiber Arts room, the gentle click-clacking of hand crafted knitting needles is sure to put a smile on your face; afterall, it is quite the feat for first grade fine motor skills! But of course, the introduction to knitting at this young age isn't just another skill learned; it's a milestone in their educational journey.

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Jump to It

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:45pm

Jump to it

You may have noticed that at the Waldorf School of Baltimore we have a soft spot for jump ropes. It’s a pedagogical staple at many ages and stages for reasons that go well beyond mere nostalgia or a physical exercise.

Imagine a 4 or 5 year old just being introduced to skipping rope. Their challenge often starts by simply jumping over stationary line- honing coordination and complex gross motor skills by moving rhythmically from left to right.

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Life Skills

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 4:13pm

Life Skills

The power of concentration. Attention to detail. Counting stitches. Correcting mistakes. Perseverance. Pride. Waldorf Education has long known the vast value of knitting. And yet, it seems, what we needed to get the rest of the country on board with this enormously important Hand Craft, is a global pandemic and the subsequent endorsement from our former First Lady. Whatever the reason, we are here for it.

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Spring at Waldorf

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 05/15/2023 - 4:11pm

Spring Festival

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." Roald Dahl

Spring has arrived and with it all the bubbling joy of warmer days and new growth. It is a time of exuberance, renewed energy, and, yes, even a bit of magic.

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Nature Studies

Submitted by Communications on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 1:40pm

Nature Studies

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein

Rocks which can write on other rocks. Cracks in seemingly impenetrable boulders. Emerald green moss thriving in an otherwise sleeping forest.

These were just a few of the keen observations which ignited imaginations and incited exciting discussions among WSB's grade one students, seen here, on their weekly nature walk this week.