Cultivating Creativity and Community to bring
Waldorf Education to Indiana
This is a supportive community dedicated to the ideas of Waldorf Education. We aim to bring “An Education towards Freedom” to Indianapolis. Waldorf Education was initiated by the ideas of Rudolf Steiner with the opening of the first Waldorf School in 1919. As it has evolved to meet the needs of different cultures and time periods, Waldorf Education continues to be a living model, responding to the needs of the individual, society and our earth’s environment. By attuning to the development of the human being and its needs at different stages of life, Waldorf curriculum supports the physical, creative and cognitive faculties in children, awakening their inherent wisdom. If you feel drawn to these ideas and would like to learn more, we welcome you into our community.
Our community is a grassroots organization. If you believe in seeing a change for the better and would like to create it, this is a place to start to make that happen. Waldorf Education holds at its core, a belief in the spirit of initiative, inspired by love. Members have participated in a wide range of activities through the years and the programs become active because of people becoming involved who feel drawn to teaching or leading with the Waldorf philosophy. We trust that you will share your talents in a way that can help our efforts create meaningful growth for our children.
:Bluebirds Parent/Child Class, for infants-toddlers with their Parents or Caregivers
Redbud Garden Pre-K and Kindergarten,for ages 4-7
Sprigs Redbud Kindergarten Homeschool Program, for ages 4-7
Woodland Wonder, a nature-based hiking experience for children under 9
Little Red Hen, a farm-based experience for Preschool and Kindergarten
Grades Programming:
Sprigs Robin’s Nest Homeschool Program, a class for children in Grades 1-3
Sprigs Owl’s Nest Homeschool Program, a class for children in Grades 4-6
Woodland Wanderings, a nature-based hiking experience for Homeschoolers of all ages
Farm Day, a farm-based experience for Homeschoolers K-8
Anthroposophy Study Group , This is a time to study the works of Rudolf Steiner and his ideas as it relates to the understanding of humankind in relationship to all aspects of our living and earth.
Handwork Gatherings, Bring your projects, inspire each other and enjoy good company
Special Workshops, We have hosted Eurythmy classes, Doll-making classes, Waldorf Homeschooling Resource workshops, Storytelling Workshops
Festivals, We invite the whole community to share together the major festivals of the year including: Candlemas, May Day, Midsummer, Michaelmas, Martinmas, Advent Spiral. Anyone wanting to contribute talents toward organizing is welcome!