Boulder Valley Waldorf School

Boulder Valley Waldorf School 38-acre campus provides a peaceful yet stimulating environment for children from pK- 8th grade

Boulder Valley Waldorf School, on 38 agricultural acres in Niwot, Colorado, has offered a rich Waldorf curriculum since our inception in 1993. We serve families in the greater Boulder area including Longmont, Boulder, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Niwot. Our Faculty aims to connect deeply with their students, with the Class Teacher ideally remaining with the same students from First to Eighth Gr

ade. This deep connection also supports a basic need of children for genuine authority and appropriate boundaries. We cultivate in every child the balanced development of thinking, feeling and willing— the foundational skills and capacities for a successful and meaningful life. Our curriculum offers a rich and lively balance of academics, art, music, world languages, drama, handwork and movement. We believe that education is about much more than acquiring facts and skills. It is also about developing strong character and a solid ethical foundation for life. Our education aims to develop intelligent, imaginative, self-confident and caring individuals who are capable of clear, free thinking; whose insightful feeling promotes sound moral judgment; and who can carry their ideals into action grounded in the practical realities of life. We believe that on such a foundation, the human spirit can flourish, and individuals can become honest, self-assured stewards of the earth and caretakers of society. Our hope is that, with the development of such inner capacities, children will be imbued with a lifelong passion for learning and life, and will be at peace with life, themselves and others. Please visit our Programs page for specific information about our curriculum.

A few years ago, it seemed like every school in the country was touting the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of...
08/25/2026

A few years ago, it seemed like every school in the country was touting the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of outdoor learning. While the science hasn’t changed, the outdoor classrooms slowly disappeared… Except at BVWS! Here, we know that time outdoors is just as important in 2026 as it was in 2020. Our program continues to place tremendous value on spending time outside, both at recess and in class. We learn at the picnic tables, in the garden, on the farm, and across our expansive campus, promoting joy, mental health and social cohesion among our students from learning outdoors—and our students.

The school year has begun and our students are falling into the familiar rhythm of the autumn season. In grades 1-8, eve...
08/21/2026

The school year has begun and our students are falling into the familiar rhythm of the autumn season. In grades 1-8, every day begins with “main lesson,” an immersive multidisciplinary lesson that covers a single topic in the curriculum from multiple angles, incorporating writing, lecture, art, music, discussion, group work, and hands-on projects. This approach to teaching promotes retention, creativity, and critical thinking while also ensuring that classes are varied, engaging, and challenging for all.

You can teach literacy, but can you teach children to love reading? Yes, you can! Instilling a lifelong love of reading,...
08/18/2026

You can teach literacy, but can you teach children to love reading? Yes, you can! Instilling a lifelong love of reading, writing, and language is one of the principal goals of our school’s innovative literacy program, which combines science-backed structured literacy instruction with creative writing, drama, storytelling, and imagination.

Learn more about our unique approach on a tour of Boulder Valley Waldorf School.
https://bvwaldorf.org/admissions/attend-a-tour/

The countdown begins… in just a few days, we’ll gather on campus for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, with a ...
08/13/2026

The countdown begins… in just a few days, we’ll gather on campus for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, with a beautiful welcome especially for our incoming 1st graders at the annual Red Rose Ceremony. We can’t wait to see you there!

Did you know that the creator of the popular children's cartoon, Bluey, sent his children to a Steiner, or Waldorf Schoo...
08/12/2026

Did you know that the creator of the popular children's cartoon, Bluey, sent his children to a Steiner, or Waldorf School, in Australia? Brumm described the show as "one long extrapolation" of what he learned about the importance of play from Waldorf Education. Do you want to learn more about the Waldorf connection with Bluey? Come and check out all the play spaces on our 38-acre campus!

A new feature-length Bluey movie https://www.bluey.tv/watch/the-movie/ will be released in cinemas around the world next August in 2027. The CG-animated movie is written and directed by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, produced by Amber Naismith and co-directed by Richard Jeffery.

Stay up to date with everything you need to know about the Bluey movie here: with news, announcements and more!

The special magic of swingset social time! It's an exhilarating way to fill your lungs with fresh air and your tummy wit...
08/11/2026

The special magic of swingset social time! It's an exhilarating way to fill your lungs with fresh air and your tummy with butterflies after a morning in the classroom. At BVWS, recess isn’t a break in the school day, but an integral part of our daily rhythm, giving children time to run, recharge, reset, and free their minds for learning.

This spring, our families shook off their winter coats and gathered for a campus work day. We pitched in to clean up and...
08/08/2026

This spring, our families shook off their winter coats and gathered for a campus work day. We pitched in to clean up and clear the garden and grounds in preparation for the warmer months ahead. Together, our parents and teachers model joyous working and social responsibility to the children at Boulder Valley Waldorf School—and have some fun while they do! We look forward to seeing our families back on campus for our end-of-summer Work Day and Welcome next week!

The summer session of our popular Parent-Child Classes has been absolutely lovely! For children, it’s an opportunity to ...
08/06/2026

The summer session of our popular Parent-Child Classes has been absolutely lovely! For children, it’s an opportunity to make friends, play, and explore the world around them in a safe, welcoming environment. For parents, it’s a moment outside the busy work of parenting to connect with other families.

We’d love to welcome new families to the program this fall. More information and registration pages at https://bvwaldorf.org/parent-child/

Writing by hand lights up the brain! New research has shown that handwriting notes and letters—rather than typing—encour...
08/04/2026

Writing by hand lights up the brain! New research has shown that handwriting notes and letters—rather than typing—encourages literacy, improves retention, and activates the spatial and visual centers of the brain. As screens become increasingly prevalent in the modern classroom, we continue to use paper and pencil to learn, engaging our students in richer and more complex ways than typing can do.

Address

6500 W Drycreek Pkwy
Niwot, CO
80503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13036520130

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