Kindergarten

Kindergarten at Back to Earth follows the principles of Waldorf education, honoring the belief that young children learn best through imaginative play, rhythm, and real-life experiences. Rather than rushing into formal academics, we focus on nurturing a love of learning and a deep sense of trust in the world—what Waldorf calls “imbuing the child with the sense that the world is good.”

We believe in fiercely protecting childhood—a fleeting, yet sacred time when curiosity, play, and presence take center stage. Our mixed-age kindergarten program is intentionally play-based, rooted in the rhythms of nature and the wisdom of slowing down. Rather than rushing into academics, we offer children the time and space to explore, observe, try new things, and simply be.

Abundant time outdoors in a natural environment allows children to develop the physical capacities that are essential precursors to academic learning—running, climbing, balancing, and digging. Indoors, a warm, home-like classroom provides an environment grounded in simplicity and rhythm, where children engage in meaningful work and imaginative play.

  • 8:45–9:00: Arrival & Warm Welcome

    9:10–9:30: Outdoor Play

    9:30–10:15: Cooking & Shared Snack

    10:15–10:30: Circle Time (Stories, Songs & Movement)

    10:30–11:00: Nature Play & Exploration

    11:00–11:30: Group Work (Focused Activity)

    11:30–12:30: Lunch & Recess

    12:30–1:30: Rest & Story Time

    1:30–2:00: Handwork (Finger Knitting, Beeswax, Crafts)

    2:00–2:30: Free Play

    2:30–3:00: Clean-Up & Closing

    3:00–3:15: Pick-Up & Goodbyes

  • Creative outdoor and indoor play to support social-emotional development

    Songs, circle time, and oral storytelling, nurturing language and imagination

    Practical work like baking, tidying, caring for ourselves and one another

    Art and handwork such as painting, drawing, and seasonal crafts

    Organic introduction to letters and numbers through real-life moments:
    “Let’s count how many cups of water we’ll need for our mud pie.”

  • Ages 4 to 6

    Monday-Thursday 8:45-3:00

    2 and 4 Day options available

    Tuition:

    $400/mo (2 days)

    $800/mo (4days)

Kindergarten at Back to Earth is a sacred season—a time of wonder, warmth, and joyful discovery. It’s where children are given the time and space to grow at their own pace, surrounded by beauty, rhythm, and love. By honoring childhood and following its natural unfolding, we help children grow into confident, curious, and compassionate individuals—rooted in a sense that the world is good.

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