about us

The Waldorf Philosophy

The heart of the Waldorf method is that education is an art-it must speak to the child's experience. To educate the whole child, his heart and his will must be reached, as well as the mind.
 
 

OUR MISSION

Dandelion Way Collective caters to homeschooled children from infants to middle schoolers. We strive to enhance our family's homeschool experience through health-giving, whole-child activities in the Arts, in handwork, movement, music, story and festivals.
 

We are inspired by the educational philosophy and spiritual directives of Rudolf Steiner. We honor the stages of development in childhood by presenting appropriate artistic and educational experiences that cater to the child's soul needs.

 

As parents and teachers, we work to joyfully foster a love of learning and independent thinking in our children, in an effort to bring about a sense of responsibility in oneself and for the world around them. 

 

Dandelion Way Collective is born out of conscious choice and health freedom. 

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Why a Weed?

We want our children to GROW...like weeds!

 

We strive for a healthy environment where children don't just survive but thrive, much like the indomitable dandelion.

 

If you think about it, the dandelion is just SO adaptable and versatile. Every part of the dandelion has awesome benefits. In the Dandelion Way we strive to see and care for the whole child, not just parts of them!

 

Dandelions are so FREE! If you have ever had these as visitors in your yard, you already know just how free they can be! Who doesn't love freedom?

Our Core Values

To provide a consistent group of families working together to build relationships and help develop the capacities of our children with a holistic vision of child development.
  • We strive to protect childhood.

  • We prioritize experiential learning connected to nature, cycles of the season, and play.

  • We maintain a screen-free learning environment.

  • We maintain an environment free of social and political ideologies.

  • We neither teach nor enforce gender ideology.

  • We respect individual choices and privacy regarding health care.

  • We respect and welcome families of all religious faiths.

  • We are an independent group. Our values are our own and we are not affiliated with any school or governing body including Hope Lutheran Church.