Corvallis Waldorf School was the first stop on the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s (CSC) free Edible Garden Tour in Corvallis, Oregon. The tours featured local gardens and their host gardeners who shared how they transformed their available space, selected what to plant, and overcame any challenges. 

Waldorf classrooms make an impression. They are intentional, moveable, include natural elements and light, soft color, and are uncluttered. Entering rooms like these can invoke feelings of comfort and wellbeing. This article from Edutopia -- The Science of Classroom Design -- looks at hundreds of research studies to determine what makes an ideal space for learning and Waldorf classrooms fit the bill.

Waldorf education is non-denominational and yet emphasizes the development of the whole child— mind, body, and spirit. This approach is rooted in the understanding that each child has inherent spiritual qualities that can be nurtured through a rich and diverse educational experience that includes rhythmic routines, verses, storytelling, and artistic activities, which contribute to the formation of a sense of inner harmony and connection.

A study published in American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) found that children’s prosocial skills predict key successful outcomes for adolescents and adults including education levels, employment stability, and increased mental well being.

While the benefits of handwriting have long been recognized, scientists only recently engaged in brain imaging research to uncover why writing by hand has beneficial effects over keyboarding. Handwriting, they have discovered, is a complex brain process that requires many different brain systems work together.