News from Boulder Valley Waldorf School
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BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
Thank you for writing in and voting BVWS the BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in Boulder County for 2021 Throughout this school year, 5 days a week, we have been able to continue school in person to help our children's days to be filled with learning that is both social and...
Faculty and Staff Gratitude 2020
Thank you to the BVWS community! On behalf of all the faculty and staff of BVWS, thank you for all you do! We appreciate your support through thick and thin. This year has presented us with many challenges and obstacles, and we are so grateful to be part of this...
Teaching (and learning) is relationship based!
Waldorf education around the world, as at BVWS, has converted to distance education from home. While this may be surprising, it’s important to remember our pedagogical philosophies. Waldorf education focuses on developmentally appropriate and meaningful experiences for children. Distance learning remains true to this educational approach.
Movements & Trends in Educational Reform: Social-Emotional Learning, Personalized Learning, & Waldorf Intersections
Social-Emotional Learning Movement Early this year, the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development published a report called “A Nation at Hope”. This report calls for social-emotional learning integration in schools across the...
More Green Space in Childhood Associated with Better Mental Health in Adulthood
A large-scale longitudinal study from Denmark published less than two months ago adds to the stockpile of research strengthening the connection between nature and health. The Denmark study shows a strong correlation between green space in childhood and reduced risk of...
All About the Vestibular Sense, AKA “The Balance Sense”
What is the vestibular sense? Not only do our ears sense sound waves that allow us to hear, but they also contain the vestibular system that contributes heavily to our sense of balance. The vestibular system is contained within the inner ear and consists of canals and...
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