We've had a really wonderful experience at WLR and I can't recommend them highly enough. My TK daughter is enrolled in the Learning Is Fun and Creative Children's Yoga classes. I've watched her blossom from having a great deal of separation anxiety to being confident and excited about going each week. She's even picked up valuable tools for calming herself when she is hurt or upset. She'll get hurt and tell me, "I need to go meditate for a few minutes, mama." Big win! She's also developed some lovely bonds with the other children in class. From a parent point of view, I've really appreciated the teacher of these classes, who is nurturing and wonderful, and the director has been professional, helpful and supportive with any questions I've had. I've had the opportunity to stay on site and have lunch with my daughter, until she was more comfortable with me being gone for the duration, and I experienced all the teachers being respectful and caring with the students. Even when correction was necessary, I saw it delivered in a respectful manner to which the children responded positively. I intend upon enrolling my daughter in future classes and recommend WLR to the other homeschooling families we know. read more

We are so happy to have the Waldorf Learning Resource, to lean upon during this shift in education! They offer so many classes that can be of great help in learning a new skill. We are taking advantage of the online classes this semester. They have created a bubble of classes that cover so many fun subjects and ideas. Painting, movement and song, Grammar, clay modeling, making fairy furniture, and many more! With the videos being offered it is so helpful to watch it before showing my little one as to teach it in a clear manner. Or I can choose to have her watch and follow along. It's great that you have them for a period of time to reference later. read more

Had a terribly mixed experience here. I so very much wanted to enjoy this business and support it, but they did much to make it an unpleasant experience. I enrolled two of my kids in a total of 10 different classes. And here is some points of our experience. 1) Class titles and description don't match actual class. Handicrafts is knitting only. Nature Notebooking doesn't go outside. Woodworking is widdling. 2) I expected a dynamic up-and-out of your chair experience. Most class are "be quiet and listen." Not much discovery. 3) Teaching staff is mixed. Many of the people who teach are good at his/her craft but do not have skill to work with kids -- I'm shocked to see the owners response below say most have a teaching credential. I saw teachers flustered so much they were shaking and others yell to make most points. There is no 'class management' kind of skills. 4) Some projects not doable in time allotted. Not one student finished the woodworking project. Most didn't even get halfway through. Same with the blacksmithing project. We attended with other friends and now joke about our experiences, it was so bad. The expectation here is that kids are quiet and can sit quietly for an hour or more doing quiet work even when building or creating. Enthusiasm is not cherished or encouraged. Careful to clarify class content, descriptions are inaccurate. read more

I enrolled my 5 year old son their K-1 Learning is fun class and K-3 games class. Most of the children enrolled were friendly and polite. One older child has a mental disability and hits other students. (My son was very distraught when this much older boy hit him across the head) After seeing this happen several times to other younger boys and girls, the older boy is still allowed to be in the classes. No discipline other than asking him to apologize to the victimized student. Apparently, they know the boy very well, having worked with him for several years. It is unfortunate that they prioritize his advancement above the well-being of their other students. I was not informed as to what kind of food would be distributed in class. I try to keep my children of an organic, low-sugar, preservative free diet. In the class, he was given pizza, cupcakes, "juice," etc. Why not just fruit, seeds, or something wholesome? () Another issue I had was the lack of foresight over the somewhat oddness of some game rules. One game started with, "Everybody take a pink handkerchief and put it on your head if you're ready to play." My son did not want to put a pink cloth on top of his head, and he seemed to perceive it as being somewhat degrading. Of the instructors, Ms. Cianna (sp?) was very nice and worked wonderfully with the children. Last note, parents really need to be diligent with inspecting the outdoor play areas for safety issues each time before play. Black widows are very active in that area and have been seen on the playground equipment from time to time. read more

My kids started taking their first classes when WLR opened many years ago. It was just what we needed: -small classes -teachers interested in what they are teaching -a variety of classes & subjects areas in one place -a lunchtime with a supervised outdoor area -a way to meet other homeschoolers -a place to hang out on site with my younger kids -multiage classes -Waldorf style classes -flexibility to take only the classes we are interested in -several classes in a row (so that when my kids were older they could stay in classes long enough that I could get something else done) -we can use charter school funds to pay for classes My family started taking classes when my oldest was in first grade and now he is in high school. Over the years they have learned: -blacksmithing -knitting -yoga -hands on Math & Math games -Physics -ceramics & clay -singing -flute -eurythmy -folk dance -group games -kindergarten circle: song, crafts -sign language -writing -perspective drawing -too many to name! And if you haven't met Mr. Huff, you are in for a real treat! I was so happy to have my kids under the guidance of a male instructor, especially one so knowledgable and kind. read more

I have been homeschooling for 14 years and have always appreciated a great program, that supports our journey in education. My children range from 17, 14, and 7. This program is a great addition to our eclectic philosophy. While my background in child development has helped me in choosing what is best for my children at home, it hasn't always been easy to find a program that meets all needs of every family. WLR has a warm, welcoming environment. It welcomes all people and tries their best to provide a safe environment with rhythm and routine. This is no easy task with a once a week program. Teachers are patient and creative. Many families hang near by to help children with transitions. While not required to stay on site, parents find it a great place to network and form social groups outside of class. I highly recommend going to WLR, as a nice supplement to your homeschooling and even a nice break for mom to re-group mid week! read more

My son took classes for four years at the Grande. It was some of the best school experiences we had. The connection between kids and teachers was real, I made friends with like minded parents and have come to look forward to getting up in the morning to go back to school. read more