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A Waldorf education nurtures the whole child—head, heart, and hands.

More than just academics, Waldorf education integrates the arts, movement, nature, and practical skills to support each stage of a child’s development strengthening their human capacity. It fosters creativity, independent thinking, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of purpose. For families seeking an intentional approach to learning, Waldorf offers a meaningful alternative.

As part of this intentional approach, Waldorf education embraces a developmentally appropriate use of technology. Rather than introducing screens and digital devices too early, we prioritize real-world exploration, imaginative play, and rich interpersonal experiences in the early years. This “slow technology” philosophy supports the healthy development of critical thinking, laying a strong foundation before technology is gradually introduced as a purposeful tool in later grades.

Why Waldorf?

  • Inspiring a lifelong love of learning by engaging the whole child — head, heart, and hands.

  • Honoring each stage of child development, introducing ideas in harmony with natural growth.

  • Placing creativity and imagination at the center of academic and personal development.

  • Integrating nature, rhythm, and the arts into daily learning, nurturing balance and well-being.

  • Preparing confident, self-aware individuals ready to think independently, act ethically, and meet the world with purpose.

  • Mindful, age-appropriate approach to technology.

Why Austin Waldorf?

  • Offering the only fully accredited Waldorf program in the State of Texas (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest)
  • Providing a robust K-12 Waldorf journey
  • Educating students holistically through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Mindful, age-appropriate approach to technology.
  • Providing the full Waldorf experience including theater, eurythmy, woodworking, handwork, blacksmithing and more
  • Fostering an intentional community connected in purpose, value, and experience.

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The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) is a non­profit membership organization of independent Waldorf schools and institutes in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

The association was founded in 1968 to support schools and institutes. Their vision is to strengthen and nurture Waldorf education and to advance Waldorf principles worldwide.

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

We should not learn to teach out of any book other than the one lying open before us and consisting of the children themselves." Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf education