Cooperativa Waldorf Osona, SCCL

OUR DESIRE AS A TEAM OF TEACHERS: To accompany the growth of the child in such a way that he/she can gradually develop his/her own strengths that will make him/her autonomous and responsible for him/herself and that will allow him/her to find his/her way in life later on. We understand the education of children as a joint task of teachers and families. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STAGE: KINDERGARTEN Our kindergarten offers a loving and welcoming space of holistic development for children between 3 and 6 years of age in different age groups. We propose a living pedagogical method based on direct experience. In an environment where they feel safe, the child has at his disposal a rich and wide field of experiences, in which he can put into practice his abilities in relation with other classmates and stimulate his senses. Apprenticeship in infancy requires special attention to sensory stimuli. For this reason we take care of the sensory world of the classroom and the playground and avoid over-stimulation. Strengthening vital needs, reinforcing the capacity of attention and concentration for primary school learners. How do we do it? -We give importance to the daily rhythm, the week and the seasons of the year. -We offer toys and furniture made with natural materials. -We carry out artistic activities. -We pay respectful attention to nature and animals. -Paying attention to the use of language and gestures. -Offering a healthy, integral and ecological diet. -Creating a family atmosphere. PRIMARY SCHOOL STAGE In order to transform the world in which we live, we need creative and independent people, capable of managing situations of constant change. The Primary stage works to strengthen the individual freedom of each pupil, taking into account what the learning needs are according to the evolutionary moment. How do we do it? -We teach for periods of 3 to 4 weeks the following core subjects: Language, Mathematics, Shape Drawing, Geometry, Zoology, History, Geography, Botany, Mineralogy and Physics. -A rich range of artistic, craft and musical subjects. -Offering academic content taking into account the three poles that make up the human being: thinking, feeling and doing. -Work with diverse projects such as agriculture, construction, Olympics, etc... -Elaboration of the books themselves. - We give great importance to narratives as soul food. -We strengthen the feeling of belonging to the group and the recognition of each individual being. -We evaluate students through continuous observation by the faculty. Our organization welcomes volunteers from a few years ago and our experience is being very positive. Our organization is small, we are a school of 100 students and we work so that the volunteers feel welcome.