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If you’ve been to the Marin Waldorf School Campus, chances are you’ve marveled at our magical, ancient Oak grove and our towering, beloved Grandmother Oak tree. Nearly 500 years old, Grandmother Oak holds the space for joyous festivals and school events and is the heart of our beautiful, 10-acre campus.

In our Grandmother Oak Blog, we aim to share the heart and soul of Marin Waldorf with our families and greater community. Here, you’ll find recipes, crafts, lessons, music, stories, and songs from our community, as well as a taste of what’s happening in our classrooms. If you’re new to our school or to Waldorf education, welcome! Please have a look around and reach out to admissions@marinwaldorf.org if you have any questions.

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Learning to Think Like a Scientist

In our classrooms, science is taught through multidisciplinary experiences, encouraging students to use imagination, original thinking, and problem solving skills in their approach to science.

What Is Main Lesson?

For grades 1-8, mornings start with main lesson, an intensive two-hour class that gives students an opportunity to connect deeply with a single topic.

Why We Teach Two Foreign Languages Starting in 1st Grade

At Marin Waldorf School, we teach both Mandarin and Spanish starting in first grade. Here's how our dual-language approach sets us apart.

Autumn Festivals 2024

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

An Evolving Land Acknowledgment

Waldorf vs. Montessori Preschools: What's the Difference?

For Parents: Talking About Sexual Literacy & Sexual Ethics With Our Children

Our Garden Grows: An Update on Our Campus Garden

Read more about our plans to revitalize the campus garden and how you can contribute!

Across Cultures: A Visit From Our Sister School in Peru

When Quechua educator and activist Román Vizcarra visited the Marin Waldorf School campus, students and faculty had an opportunity to learn more about Peruvian culture.

Screen-Free Week Special: Marin Waldorf School's Approach to Tech

What does it really mean to be tech savvy? At Marin Waldorf School, we help children grow into educated digital citizen, who understands how to use electronic media and technology as a resource and a tool.