Education with purpose for the 21st century
Charlottesville Waldorf School offers an academically-rich and holistic education for students in preschool and kindergarten through elementary and middle school grades in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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What is Waldorf?
Through a curriculum that integrates academics with arts, music, and practical activities, Waldorf education emphasizes experiential learning tailored to each child’s developmental stage. Waldorf schools foster a warm, inclusive environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility.
Parent and Child Classes
Early Childhood
Elementary Grades
Middle School
Specialty Classes
Athletics
In Middle School, competitive athletics are introduced as a means to foster holistic development and…
Screens can wait
At Charlottesville Waldorf School, electronic media and technology are not introduced into classrooms until middle school. This no/low-tech approach prepares children for an uncertain future by fostering adaptability, critical thinking, and creativity. By minimizing reliance on digital technology, students develop strong foundational skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.
Spiral of Lights
The Spiral of Lights is a beautiful and contemplative tradition that takes place annually in December. Held in a dimly lit room, the students walk a spiral path made of evergreen boughs, each carrying an unlit candle. As they reach the center, they light their candle from a central flame and place it along the spiral on their way out, gradually illuminating the path with…
Seasonal Journal
Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund
In honor of the decades of dedication that Kate Walter and Michael Wright have offered to Waldorf education, the Charlottesville Waldorf School is proud to introduce the Walter-Wright Teacher Scholarship Fund to support educators in obtaining full certification in Waldorf education. Make a Donation The very first Waldorf teacher training was provided by Rudolf Steiner to the group of teachers selected to run the first Waldorf School in 1919. “This…