The Waldorf School of Philadelphia

At Philly Waldorf, we know we’re better together. Our children are supported by our community as they watch us work together, volunteer alongside one another, and gather to celebrate each other, our school, and our traditions throughout the year. Your family is welcome here!

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The Juneteenth Story

With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom.

Today we gathered for one of the most meaningful traditions in our school year: the Rose Ceremony.

As our 8th graders prepare to cross the threshold into high school, it marks both an ending and a beginning, honoring the relationships that have shaped their journey here.

After a morning of reflection and celebration, the mood shifted from ceremonial to spirited as students came together for School Spirit Day and Field Day. There was cheering, running, teamwork, laughter, and just the right amount of friendly competition.

The combination felt fitting: a day that honored where our students have been, celebrated where they are now, and embraced the joy of being together.

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Our garden is off to a great start this season! Teacher Luke and Teacher Brooke (of afterschool club Forage to Fork) planted lettuces and other early spring crops with our Third Graders last month, while diving into composting and conversations about abundance.

Students have learned how compost supports healthy soil, and we are using compost from Philadelphia’s citywide program to bring those lessons to life.

We recently had a bumper crop of Swiss chard, and students bagged up the surplus and brought it to a neighborhood community fridge as a small act of mutual aid.

This work is part of our broader strategic plan, including the new garden space we built last summer. It is quickly becoming a place for hands-on learning, connection, and care for the wider community.

Stop by the garden next time you’re on campus!

This rainy weekend inspired us!

For one day only, every donation to Philly Waldorf will automatically enter you to win a Philly Waldorf umbrella.

We’ll choose three winners, and every gift supports the beautiful work happening here every day.

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Get moving at Philly Waldorf!

Our Movement curriculum helps students learn to move in thoughtful and collaborative ways with others. Promoting skills like cooperation, spatial and sensory awareness, midline crossing for neurological development, motor skills, and more. As the movement curriculum becomes more complex through the years, students learn to move in complicated ways, aiding them in their academic studies and developing focus and concentration.

Our Games curriculum grows from the belief that spatial awareness and intelligence, as well as joy in physical movement, are essential components of a full and balanced life. Students explore movement activities ranging from imaginative or strategic games to tackling challenging obstacle courses. Our multifaceted program provides the opportunity for students to truly play as they develop their skills.
Importantly, our games curriculum focuses on students playing with each other before they play against each other. Learning to collaborate before competing enables students to enter into healthier relationships with their bodies, athletics, and each other.

Learn more on our website!

We want to meet you.

We offer an exceptional Preschool through Eighth Grade education, located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We teach students how to think, not what to think, enabling them to become creative problem solvers.

Your family is welcome at our school, whose foundation is built on time-tested Waldorf educational principles, a culture of creativity and innovation, and a strong, close-knit community.

Come visit, and see for yourself!

Our Spring Benefit was bursting with joy, laughter, delicious food, flowing drinks, and a magician who completely blew our minds ✨ (seriously… HOW did he do that?!)

Most of all, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for this amazing community that shows up with such warmth, generosity, and spirit. Thank you for celebrating, connecting, and making the evening so memorable.

We offer an exceptional education for the common good.

At the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, students are engaged learners, a diverse community surrounds the children with love, and dedicated teachers cultivate capacities like curiosity and compassion, which distinguish our graduates in high school, college, and throughout their lives.

The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is proud of our reputation as a vibrant learning community where education is based on a deep understanding of the developing child. Our interdisciplinary approach develops our students’ ability to think critically and to make a difference, as leaders with a strong moral compass.

Schedule a private tour now & come get to know us!

Happy Mother’s Day! We appreciate all the moms in our community for everything you do.