Marin Waldorf School blog

If you've visited Marin Waldorf School, you know that our campus is abundant with beautiful trees. These trees aren't simply a backdrop to our daily activities, but central characters in our school's identity and story. Standing tallest among them is a hundreds-year-old oak tree, lovingly known to our community as Grandmother Oak. At the heart of our school, we named our blog after her.

Here, we share stories about academics, student life, and community events at Marin Waldorf School with our families and greater community. If you’d like to learn more about our school, join us for a campus tour or set up a call with our admissions team.

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Play in the Waldorf Preschool

How our play-based preschool programs foster cognitive and social development in young children.

Learning to Learn: Preparing Preschoolers for Elementary School

There is no shortcut to building a strong vocabulary or understanding the nuance and complexities of a story. Taking the time to build foundational skills—and providing challenges that are appropriate for a child’s age and stage of development—leads to engaged, curious, happy, and confident learners over the long term. Learn more about our approach.

Reflections From an MWS Graduate: ‘You Were Raised to Shine‘

MWS alum and current parent Jake Pearl spoke at the 2025 graduation ceremony. We are proud to share his words and wisdom here.

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Read the moving words 8th grade teacher Julia McIlroy shared with this year’s graduates and their assembled friends and families.

More Green Time, Less Screen Time

A thoughtful approach to tech, combined with a hands-on, nature-based, and social education, builds creative and engaged students.

What's the Buzz on Campus?

There is a new hive of honeybees in the 3rd grade garden! Find out what’s ahead for our campus green spaces… and, hey, what’s the 3rd grade garden?

A Letter From the Director: Celebrating Our School's Commitment to Childhood

Marin Waldorf School has long advocated for a thoughtful and age-appropriate approach to technology. It is heartening to see that the entire nation is now moving in this direction, reinforcing the values we have long upheld.

Social-Emotional Learning at Marin Waldorf School

How we promote a healthy social community and emotional intelligence in our students.

Learning to Think Like a Scientist

In our classrooms, science is taught through multidisciplinary experiences, encouraging students to use imagination, original thinking, and problem solving skills.

What Is Main Lesson?

For grades 1-8, mornings start with main lesson, an intensive two-hour class that gives students an opportunity to connect deeply with a single topic.