I am a parent to a preschooler. I am so happy with everything. It is a beautiful place and my child is so happy there.
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Posted by a parent on 04/17/09
I am a parent and a teacher at CLWS, and my three children have all attended City of Lakes Waldorf school--the youngest is now 13, and the oldest is in her first year of college at Smith College in Massachusetts. Waldorf education has brought out in all of my children both a high level of academic engagement
... Read more and inquiry, a deep connection to the arts, and a sense of connection and compassion to others and to the natural world. City of Lakes is a vibrant community of artists and thinkers with a genuine interest in education as well as social renewal, and this quality is evident in the teaching faculty as well as the staff, parents, and alum community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
This is a wonderful, happy school where my daughter is excelling socially and academically.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/08
a wonderful place for preschoolers to be preschoolers and learn through playing.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/08
Our first foray into Waldorf education was with a shy, creative kindergartener in 1996. She is now a calm, confident, self-respecting teenager with many friends who is an artist and musician, an athlete, a capable leader and on her high school honor roll. Our second child, a personality completely
... Read more different than our first, is now a 7th grader who loves CLWS, also has many friends, a fierce sense of compassion and justice, a keen mind that loves to learn -- not having been stuffed with data and stressed with mindless testing -- and looks forward to a challenging high school experience. CLWS knows how to educate children for a healthier life, a more peaceful humanity and a sustainable planet. There is so much here for both parents and children. Come see for yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/07
My children are thriving at CLWS. They both learned to read at age 7 without any struggle and are now avid readers. They are challenged academically, but are not worried about grades or tests. Their whole beings are nourished on a daily basis as they are met with love and respect by their teachers
... Read more and the other staff members. The school community has become like an extended family. We feel extremely blessed to have found CLWS for our children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
I am one of the privileged parents of two Waldorf students, our son enjoys first grade and our daughter loves going to preschool everyday. I say privileged because it truly is an honor to be a part of this school, to have my children enjoy this golden path of Waldorf education and for our family to
... Read more be surrounded by such an incredible community. This building, which is so much more than the walls, holds a magic that is sensed as soon as one walks through the door. The teachers that give so much to honor and enrich each child s life. We enjoy the magical festivals, the access to Waldorf worthy toys at the school store, and the building and grounds that are so beautiful. There is so much to appreciate and so many ways to give back. I know there is no price tag to put on the education, experience and love my children receive here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/05
I stopped by the school one dreary winter day when my son Max was in Kindergarten to drop off something in the office. I was in my efficient, take care of business mode but decided to pop my head into Miss Rene's room to get a momentary glimpse of Max before heading back to work. When I opened the door,
... Read more I was hit with a blast of exuberance. Max and several other children were wrapped in brightly colored silks, wearing crowns and flowered wreaths on thier heads. Sun was streaming through the large windows. The floor was strewn with pilows and blankets. The children were running and laughing. Max's cheeks were particularly rosy as he stopped laughing long enough to say, panting all the while, 'Mama, we're playing hyenas and I am king of the hyenas!' After this announcement he immediately folded back into the game and was off. I went back to work feeling immensely cheered, partially because I had caught the children's energy but mostly because of what that moment told me about Max. In that brief interaction I could tell that Max was fully engaged, that he was deeply happy and that he was in a place that celebrated his spirit. I knew at that moment that City of Lakes was the right fit for Max. Now, three years later, when I think about what Max is doing at any moment in the day, the image of the king of the hyenas pops into my head and makes me smile to myself as I go on about my work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/05
My 9 year old has attended CLWS since he was in preschool. He is excelling academically, play violin, is creative, artistic, compassionate and loves school! I attribute this to the unique philosophy of Waldorf education, and would recommend it highly.
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Minneapolis schools — City Of Lakes Waldorf School is located at 2344 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55404. 2344 Nicollet Ave S is in the Whittier neighborhood and 55404 ZIP code in Minneapolis, MN City Of Lakes Waldorf School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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