The Acorn School of Charleston

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Charleston SC is taking applications for its 1st Waldorf School, The Acorn School. We have a mixed a

Waldorf mixed aged kindergarten ages 3 to 6 and First Grade August 2020

Operating as usual

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 03/14/2024

These rising first graders, affectionately known as "Elderberries" create an imaginative puppet show for a delighted audience!⁣

"The power of storytelling is another way in which the children's developmental needs are met. They naturally love stories, and they are able to take in the stories that the teacher brings to them in a joyful way, developing their memory capacity, their ability to create mental images of events related, and unconsciously imbibing the grammar of the story, providing an early preparation in language arts."

03/08/2024

The future is bright ♀️☀️

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 03/07/2024

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing." --Alfred Wainwright

03/05/2024

☀️Sunny skies and 75 degrees after heavy rains calls for building "mud castles" with a few of your besties 🏰

"Outdoor play helps children grow socially, helping them to develop healthy ways of forming friendships, responding to physical interaction, and using their imaginations to entertain each other," says Dr. Lockwood, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "It helps them solve problems, build relationships within their peer group and gain a respect for nature."

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 02/28/2024

Maestra Cate (and her adorable assistant) challenges her class with this riddle..can you solve it?⁣

Tengo mi carita blanca⁣
Redóndito y luminosa;⁣
Hago los campos de plata⁣
Y las noches muy hermosas.⁣

¿Qué soy?⁣

01/25/2024

Reimagine Education with us tonight!⁣

Open House: Parent Evening @ 6:30 pm⁣

Welcoming prospective and current families interested in Grades 1-5.

Enrollment begins mid-February for 2024-2025 school year.

01/24/2024

Fourth grade marks the beginning of the transition from early childhood to what Waldorf refers to as the “heart of childhood.”⁣

Students are discovering the complexities of human motivations and emotions. Their studies of Norse Mythology encapsulate examples of strength of character, courage, self-sacrifice, perseverance, and the ability to choose consciously.

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 01/22/2024

1st and 2nd graders learn to knit, transforming their will into art and possibly receive their first introduction to ‘coding.’⁣

Dr. Matsumoto, a physicist at the Georgia Institute of Technology, argues that “knitting is coding” and that yarn is a programmable material. She is embarking on a five-year study of the mathematics and mechanics of knitting.⁣

Handwork, like knitting, deepens learning and educates the whole child. It teaches students “abstract concept mastery, simple and complex mathematics, hand, eye, and brain coordination, sensory integration, resiliency through habit, promotes well-being and self-esteem” and “[lays]  the groundwork for their future understanding when they do encounter their first computer language.”⁣

01/05/2024

Why does time outdoors matter?⁣

U.S. students spend an average of only 25 minutes outside per day ⁣😳

Acorn School students of all ages ⁣
have abundant time outdoors daily through play at recess, guided nature walks, gardening, games and movement instruction, and exploring our 3 acres of green space to deepen their relationship with the natural world 🏞️

Studies show that time in nature aids cognitive, social and emotional development, boosts academic performance, reduces stress and increases overall well being ☺️

So go on, get outside today!⁣

08/09/2023

Almost time to say goodbye to summer and hello to an exciting new year at the Acorn School of Charleston! Our grade school Rose Ceremony 🌹 will be Wednesday August 23rd at noon and school begins for all students Thursday August 24th!

06/02/2023

Owl rescue operation. Our last open house event is tomorrow at 10 am. Bread baking. A puppet show, come join the fun.

05/30/2023

Open house event, Saturday, June 3, 10 am. Puppet show, bread baking, please join us. Reimagine Education!

05/24/2023

Happy students! Open house event, Saturday, June 3, 10 am. Last chance!

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 05/23/2023

Don’t miss our last open house event Saturday, June 3, at 10 am. Bread baking, a puppet show. Please join us.

05/17/2023

Last chance! Acorn School final open house is Saturday, June 3 at 10 am. Please join us for bread baking and a puppet show.

05/09/2023

Happy, focused painters.

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 05/05/2023

2nd and 3rd graders visit the American College of Building Arts and learned about artisan trades and their classical architecture program!

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 05/01/2023

Geometry, physics, engineering, and creative play - these grade school building projects have it all!

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 04/06/2023

Maestro Cate’s first grade Spanish class created mandalas today. Carl Jung would be impressed, I know I was. Reimagine education.

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 04/05/2023

Happy children. Ahh, the fort building days. Reimagine education.

04/04/2023

Field trip! Third grade farming and gardening block.

04/03/2023

Spring Cleaning!! Thanks to all the parent volunteers who helped out on Saturday. The transformation of the cubbies and the kitchen—miraculous. !

03/22/2023

Shelters from around the world. Open House Saturday at 10 am. Bread baking and a puppet show. We hope to see you there.

03/21/2023

Imaginative Play—Open house Saturday at 10 am. Bread baking and puppet show. Meet teachers and current parents. See the indoor and outdoor classroom.

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 03/12/2023

Learn more and see our classrooms at our next open house Saturday March 25th at 10 am!

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 03/03/2023

Oh happy day, the class play season has resumed! Grade 2-3 today performed the talented Mr Abdon’s production of Esther. Well done!

Photos from The Acorn School of Charleston's post 03/02/2023

Spring is coming, birdies build your nests.

03/01/2023

I remember March in MN was usually white. Charleston is white in March too.

02/22/2023

Our handwork group for adults has begun! Miss Mandy shared her gifts with parents and grandparents. The sounds of laughter were echoing through the hallways.

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Waldorf mixed aged kindergarten ages 3 to 6

August 2020 we will have a 1st grade the start to our elementary school!

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2535 Leeds Avenue
North Charleston, SC
29405

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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