By Kelly Shay As we celebrate Earth Day and welcome a New Moon, I invite you—using elements and natural objects from the Earth—to create a mandala with your family this week. Creating a mandala using items found in nature can …
Methods for Reducing Stress and Anxiety
There are many causes for stress and anxiety in our changing world. The following ideas, for children and caregivers, can help reduce the stress we are all experiencing these days. Prioritize time outside. We cannot say enough about the benefits …
Maintaining Healthy Connections While Social Distancing
Many students and families have now experienced several weeks at home without school and without additional school related activities, like sports, music lessons, play dates, etc. Everyone’s lives have changed unexpectedly; this sudden change can lead to unease—and a natural …
Community Update
On Saturday, March 14, City of Lakes Waldorf School made the decision to close all programs beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3. Our administrative director, Marti Stewart, shared these poignant words with our parents and staff, which we …
2019-2020 Annual Fund Campaign: Honoring 100 Years of Waldorf Education
We have launched our 2019-20 Annual Fund Campaign which provides vital support to our school programs each year. Our goal is to raise a collective $150,000 to support the operating budget including teachers (salaries, benefits, and professional development) and families …
“Store by the Door” Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve had such a great time this year in the School Store, filling our shelves with gifts we know you—and your little ones—will love. Because we recognize that not everyone gets to spend as much time as we do browsing …
Autumn Festival: A Celebration of Courage
Throughout the year, our school celebrates festivals to connect us with the cycle of nature, establish a yearly rhythm for the children, and strengthen our community. The first festival celebrated during the school year is the Autumn Festival. This festival …
Courageous Conversations with Fionn and Jonathan Angus
Courageous Conversations with Fionn and Jonathan Angus Tuesday, September 24 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm City of Lakes Waldorf School, 2344 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 City of Lakes Waldorf School is pleased to offer an evening of conversation and exploration …
Cyber Civics Workshop
Cyber Civics: How to Bring Offline Values to the Online World Are you craving a healthier relationship with technology for you and your family? Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused by what’s happening online, and looking for thoughtful guidance? In …
Nature Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of Screen-Free Week, one of our families created a Nature Scavenger Hunt together that can be used on the trails at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden in Minneapolis. Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden asks that visitors stay on the paths …