Long-term research shows that taking notes by hand leads to higher quality learning and recall than typing. Researchers have even found that writing by hand creates new connections in the brain.

Through storytelling, creative activities, and a program of structured literacy, students in grades 1-5 become confident and enthusiastic readers. Learn more in Part II of our series on literacy at MWS.

Studies show the powerful outcomes of multisensory, multimodal learning. See the research.

In preschool and kindergarten, children build strong foundational literacy skills, including vocabulary, focus, and mental picturing. Read more in Part I of our series on literacy at MWS.

There is a new hive of honeybees in the 3rd grade garden! Find out what’s ahead for our campus green spaces… and, hey, what’s the 3rd grade garden?

Taking the time to build foundational skills—and providing challenges that are appropriate for a child’s age and stage of development—leads to engaged, curious, happy, and confident learners over the long term.

Read the moving words 8th grade teacher Julia McIlroy shared with this year’s graduates and their assembled friends and families.

Marin Waldorf School has long advocated for a thoughtful and age-appropriate approach to technology. It is heartening to see that the entire nation is now moving in this direction, reinforcing the values we have long upheld.

It’s been a splendid autumn at Marin Waldorf School, filled with beautiful special events and all-school festivals.