Our Early Childhood teachers strive to preserve the innocence and innate wonder of early childhood by creating a secure, inviting, joyful environment. Our toys are simple: wooden toys, shells, stones, logs, branches, colored fabrics, sheep’s wool, and cloth dolls. With these simple toys, imaginative play is nurtured and transforms into creative, independent thought in later stages of learning. Our classrooms are homelike with an emphasis on the purposeful work of daily life. The day unfolds in a natural way following a familiar rhythm that gives the children a sense of security and consistency. Rest and play, regular meal times with healthy organic food, practical/domestic activities, and simple artistic activities aid in the healthy, balanced development of the young child.  Drawing, watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, baking, handwork, circle time, and storytelling nourish the children’s senses and form a strong foundation for life-long learning.  Our early childhood classrooms are screen-free in order to support the developmental needs of the young child.

Daily outdoor play, in all kinds of weather, is an integral part of Waldorf education and supports a healthy lifestyle. All of our early childhood programs spend time outside on the school’s campus, with its rolling hills, farm and gardens, bubbling creeks, and wooded areas. Outdoor play allows children the opportunity to play, explore, and immerse themselves in the natural environment — giving them the opportunity to use their imaginations, develop critical thinking skills, stretch their muscles, and hone their motor skills.

Kimberton offers preschoolers and kindergartners a creative, active, play-based environment that stimulates the imagination, spurs social, emotional and physical development, and lays the foundation for physical and intellectual development, and future academic learning.

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