École Rudolf Steiner de Montréal

Parents & Children

The Parent and Child Program at the Rudolf Steiner School is a gentle introduction for children and their guardians to Waldorf inspired early childhood education. For one morning each week children and their caretakers meet with the program facilitator in a beautiful environment filled with natural materials and toys which inspire creative play. This bilingual program offers a unique opportunity for families to directly experience the holistic approach of Waldorf education, and some of its central principles, including the importance of aesthetically beautiful and simple spaces, self guided play and learning, respect and reverence for the natural world and its creatures, rhythm, and ritual.

Each morning begins in our outdoor garden (in almost all weather!) where children are able to explore the natural elements, and experience subtle seasonal shifts. With a simple song we tidy up the yard and move indoors together. While the children play freely, adults are invited to craft a small toy or object for their homes. After a circle of seasonal songs accompanied by movements which encourage healthy growth and development, everyone sits down to a nutritious, organic snack. Our morning comes to a close after a story told through puppetry, and a good-bye song.  Throughout the program caregivers are provided with reading material which explores aspects of child development and parenting from the unique Waldorf perspective. Once each semester parents are invited to attend an afternoon or evening session in which this material as well as other parenting questions and concerns are supported through group discussion.  The Parent and Child program is an open and inclusive space for all families.
The program runs for twelve-weeks on a weekly basis from 9:30 to 11:30 throughout the school year. Please direct any questions, including information regarding specific program dates, prices, and sibling discounts to the school office.

Parents and children Program with Lee LaPaix who is bilingual.

NEW SCHEDULE 2012:

The price for a 6 weeks session is $140.

You can register for the program by calling Christine Pelissier in Admission at:
514-481-5686