Dressing for the Weather: Layering 101

the power of outdoor play

On account of the warmish weather we’ve been having recently, our play yard can be summed up in one word: MUD! It’s hard to know how to dress your child(ren) when the weather is both wet and cold, and the …

2016-17 Calendar

Click here to view the 2016-17 school calendar of important dates.

THINK 12: Twin Cities Waldorf High School Initiative

By Dana Peters Guarin “May we strive together with good will to form a community where the gifts of each one are acknowledged and where each one does one’s best, that the highest spiritual powers may help us bring forth …

Waldorf is…

“…knowing that my daughter is being taken care of on many levels. It’s a bit like having another branch of parenting happening when I drop her off and she walks through those doors. We made the switch to Waldorf in …

Are We on the Right Road?

Reflections on the Waldorf Alumni Panel By Peter Lawton, Class Teacher “The alumni panel is not so much an advertisement for Waldorf education as an opportunity for self-reflection, an opportunity to compare our ultimate hopes and dreams for ourselves and …

The City of Lakes Waldorf School Circus is Coming to Town!

Juggling benefits for students

City of Lakes Waldorf School is pleased to present its 24th Annual Circus on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6 at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Theatre. Directed by Jason Burnstein, this year’s performances will transport audiences to a …

New Parent Library Space!

All City of Lakes Waldorf School parents are welcome to borrow books on parenting, child development, Waldorf education, and more from our Parent Library. And thanks to the vision and hard work of parent volunteers Alison Hutchison and Kelly Deignan, this …

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Please join us for City of Lakes Waldorf School’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Minneapolis First Seventh-day Adventist Church (across the street from CLWS). All …

Winter Craft Fair

Children of all ages and their families are warmly invited to our 2015 Winter Craft Fair. Join us to create fun, family-friendly crafts, perfect for gift-giving! Children’s Crafts* | 9:00 a.m. – noon Soup & Baked Goods | noon – …

All Your Child Really Needs this Holiday Season

For many of us, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be overwhelming. During this time of year especially, we could all use a little encouragement to slow down, breathe, and focus on what is truly important. Internationally-renowned …