The Flower Garden School
The Flower Garden School is a home away from home for children ages 2-5. When a child feels safe and cared for, he or she can move forward with confidence to learn about the world. Our goal is to create a haven for children where they are nurtured, loved and allowed to be themselves.
Children cultivate important work habits through purposeful work like helping with food preparation, setting the table, and cleaning. Life habits are instilled when children can help prepare a snack, help put away the toys, learn to put on their coats, and tie their own shoes.
Self-initiated creative and imaginative play is the foundation for early childhood learning. The children are given ample time for indoor and outdoor play. They will have multi-sensory experiences throughout a balanced and rhythmic day which support their development.
Children cultivate important work habits through purposeful work like helping with food preparation, setting the table, and cleaning. Life habits are instilled when children can help prepare a snack, help put away the toys, learn to put on their coats, and tie their own shoes.
Self-initiated creative and imaginative play is the foundation for early childhood learning. The children are given ample time for indoor and outdoor play. They will have multi-sensory experiences throughout a balanced and rhythmic day which support their development.
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Daily Rhythm
8:30 Artistic Activity 9:00 Outdoor play 9:30 Snack 10:00 Indoor Circle Time 10:15 Indoor Creative Play 11:00 Lunch 11:30 Outdoor Play 12:00 Story Time 12:30 Pick-up |
Activity of the Day
Monday – Seasonal Craft Tuesday – Walk to the Park Wednesday - Baking Thursday – Gardening/Cooking |
Melanie Wode, Lead Teacher
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Melanie is the founder and lead teacher of The Flower Garden School in Encinitas, California.
She grew up in southern Germany and went to the Pedagogical University in Freiburg. After moving to the U.S. Melanie completed the 3 year Waldorf Teacher training and the LifeWays training. She worked as a Waldorf teacher in both the grades and early childhood for 18 years. Melanie raised three boys of her own and to this day she is enthusiastic about Waldorf Education and believes that it supports each child to unfold their potential. In her free time she enjoys hiking, jogging, and traveling. |