Rise up oh flame
By thy light glowing
Show to us beauty
Wisdom and Joy
Founded in 2004, Rowan Tree Preschool is a Waldorf inspired children’s program for ages 3-6 years. The program currently runs Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The group size for each day is capped at eight children, allowing for a small and intimate classroom experience. In 2011, we became a provinically licensed day care centre and added a Early Childhood Educator to our staff. Rowan Tree is located in downtown Peterborough at George St. United Church (McDonnell and Water Sts.).
Based on the principles of Waldorf education, we provide an environment that is tuned to the sensibilities of young children. Through music, art, stories, rhythm and rhyme, we foster a child’s curiosity and desire to discover the world around themselves, with a particular emphasis on nature. We want our children to become stewards and caretakers of not only each other but of their own community. We feel we can only instill a sense of caring and compassion in children, if we, as teachers and parents, act with dignity, love and respect ourselves.
Rowantree Preschool is located at George St. United Church at 534 George St. N.
To contact us:
Rowan Tree Preschool Office
6 Inverlea St.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 5P9
Phone: 705-748-4723
E-mail: jesscob@nexicom.net
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The Role of Waldorf at Rowan Tree
Waldorf education is based on the belief that children already hold the key to their own learning and development. Children are born with an impulse and need to connect meaningfully to the world and the people around them. Our goal is to nurture and expand upon an already living imagination and to foster in children curiosity and love for the things around them. At Rowan Tree Preschool, we strive to set up a social, physical and imaginative environment that does not shock or impose upon the child’s senses and integrity. Rather, we create a wholesome space by providing multi functional toys and play structures, natural materials, textures and colors.
A well established “rhythm of the day” is key to the childen’s experience at Rowan Tree. Children feel safe and secure if the daily routine is consistent and fine tuned to their needs. A time to breathe out (active and lively play) is then followed by a time to breathe in with quiet time and story telling.
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