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Woodland Star Charter School

Waldorf Inspired Education in Sonoma

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Summer Training 2023 Professional Development Courses

The Art Of Teaching The Waldorf Grades

Woodland Star Summer Art of Teaching program
Woodland Star Summer Art of Teaching program
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The Art of Teaching the Waldorf Grades at Woodland Star Charter courses provide an overview of each grade and its integrated curricular themes, clarify rationales for backward-design lesson planning and prepare teachers to deliver artistic lessons, considering learning outcomes, activities, and assessment.

Teachers will feel prepared for the upcoming year and have the opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues after attending our program. Our integrated, dynamic approach to delivering The Art of Teaching courses is based on Steiner's principles of Soul Economy and maximizes our time together.

“It is wonderful place it is full of happy, healthy and successful children. It is a great community for children to grow up in and develop a deep love of learning.”

– Angela Carhidi

“Love this place. The art of schooling.”

– Marcos Valsecchi

“The children at Woodland Star are happy and know they are well cared for. They get to enjoy childhood. It is so fun to spend time with them there.”

– Cathy Swanson

“Our kids are excited to go to school every day. They love learning. They live what they’ve learned every day. Our family loves Woodland Star and we are thankful to be a part of it’s great diverse community of people.”

– Robert Stewart

“My kids love this school!! (and so do I!)”

– Ben Smith

PARENTS

We have a rich community of parents, children and teachers working together to make our school a fun, educational environment to be in.

Prospective Families

To learn who we are visit our About Us page. Visit our Curriculum page to learn more about our program.

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Current Families

Parent involvement at Woodland Star is key. There are a number of ways to be involved in the life of our school.

Volunteer Committees

Seven Reasons to Choose Woodland Star Charter School

Tuition-Free Public Waldorf

Our tuition-free public school offers many programs that have been dropped from mainstream schools — including Spanish, art, movement and music.

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Arts-integrated Curriculum

Our arts - integrated curriculum respects and addresses children’s natural development, multiple intelligences and various learning styles.

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Play-based Kindergarten

Our play-based Kindergarten preserves the wonder of childhood and establishes the foundation for creative thinking.

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Curriculum Supports Sustainable Living

Our curriculum supports sustainable living, enabling children to gain respect, skills and knowledge appropriate for living consciously on the earth.

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On-site After School Care Program

Our on-site after school care program provides wholesome activities and recreation in a safe and nurturing environment.

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A Community of Families

We are a community of families committed to all children, to child-centered education and to one another.

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Rigorous Upper Grades’ Academic Curriculum

Our rigorous upper grades’ academic curriculum builds on students’ capabilities for imaginative thinking, deep feeling and self-confidence that have been nurtured in the early grades.

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Woodland Star Charter School
17811 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476

Main phone 707-996-3849

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