No day should pass in our human life without our receiving at least one thought that alters our nature a little, and enables us to develop
instead of merely to exist. – Rudolf Steiner
A weekly class exploring the philosophy behind Waldorf education
with Melissa Merkling
Friday mornings beginning September 20, 2019
8:30-10:30 am
in the Handwork Room, lower level, Compass Hall
Where does the Waldorf curriculum come from? In this class we will discover anthroposophy, the philosophy behind Waldorf education, which is also a modern spiritual path. Reading Rudolf Steiner’s works is especially rewarding in a group; this class is open to seasoned students of Steiner and newcomers alike.
We will read Steiner’s
The Education of the Child and other texts. We will also sing, draw, paint, and do various types of movement, to experience for ourselves some of what our children do at HVWS. And we will practice exercises and meditations given by Steiner.
Please commit to attending every class, and to doing some reading in preparation for each class. The tuition is $200 for the first 10 classes, payable on September 20. If this presents a problem, you may identify a different amount; payment for the first 10 classes is still due at the first session. Make checks payable to Melissa Merkling.
Melissa Merkling, HVWS founder and currently Educational Support Coordinator and Extra Lesson teacher, has been attending and leading Steiner study groups for thirty years. She is certified in Waldorf Early Childhood Education and has taught in the Early Childhood (6 years) and Grades (10 years) programs at HVWS, as well as serving as administrator (5 years), parent, and board member of the school. She attended the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City in grades K-12.
