Together we'll get a great start!
We believe small classes benefit all of our students - but the benefits are especially valuable for those who are in Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Substantial research supports that positive and meaningful experiences in those grades set a child up for a lifetime of high academic achievement! Our curriculum is challenging and engaging, and our homework is purposeful and age-appropriate.
Regular classroom teachers focus on the basics: reading, writing, math, and social studies. But we also want our students to be well-rounded, so every Lower School student studies music, art, science, Spanish and physical education twice a week with teachers who are specialists in those subjects. Students also visit the Library Media Center weekly to improve literacy skills.
““I just wanted to take a moment before the year end to express my extreme gratitude to the Lower School teachers at Walden. Not only has Mrs. Bledsoe been wonderful and attentive throughout the year but catching wind of other teachers putting in an effort to care for and make Olivia happy/comfortable is truly heartwarming. They not only have their own students to care for and connect with but somehow still find the time to dedicate and form a relationship with kiddos in other classes as well.
The day we toured Walden we knew this was the only place for her and are so grateful it is even an option to attend.””
Play. Imagine. Explore.
Walden believes children learn best when they are given the opportunity to explore, imagine, and play. With this philosophy of learning, Lower School classrooms and curriculum are intentionally designed and centered on Walden’s core values: Community, Curiosity, Respect, and Responsibility.
Walden’s core values are embedded in our class environment, lessons, and class discipline. The schedule and the curriculum are specifically designed to echo Henry David Thoreau’s educational philosophies with individualism and naturalism to develop the lifelong learner.
DISCOVER WALDEN LOWER SCHOOL
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“ Mrs. Fink’s ability to draw kids (and parents) into music is just amazing...There is no way to even compare what my kids had for music at Collegiate to their experience at Walden. Music is alive for them now! Major kudos to Mrs. Fink!”
Meet our Kindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten is the foundation of a child's educational journey. At Walden, those first steps are guided by teachers who love their students, nurture confidence, promote individualized learning, and hone social-emotional development.
Kindergarteners are not just part of a class; they are part of an entire community that welcomes them like family!
Learning Through Nature
In and outside of the classroom, we emphasize play-based learning for young minds. With individualized attention and focus on outdoor exploration, Walden Lower Schoolers are inspired to be curious and confident learners.
LOWER SCHOOL Faculty
EXTRACURRICULAR Activities
Fine Arts Program
ENROLL IN LOWER SCHOOL
Why Walden
Our parents are an invaluable resource for honest dialogue and feedback; the strong partnerships we form with families are imperative to the success of a child’s academic experience. To further strengthen the educational opportunities of our students and family partnerships, we sat down with several Lower School parents to inquire why Walden was such an ideal fit for their children.
“It is in young minds that creativity and curiosity begin to grow. I strongly believe our Lower School program creates the path for discovering these values inherently dormant in each child. We help students take the first step to a successful education, awakening and nurturing a lifelong curiosity and passion for learning.”
Lower School Highlights
Our students and their families are offered the best resources to have a fulfilling educational experience. In addition to our small classroom sizes, we improve learning standards by providing the fun essentials: opportunities to play, eat healthy, socially bond with fellow classmates and participate in engaging extracurricular activities.
Lower School Hours
School hours reflect an agenda that promotes time for both classroom learning and involvement in personal academic and social activities. Friday hours are shortened to accommodate studying, after-school assistance and attendance for clubs or athletics.
MONDAY - THURSDAY
8:00am - 2:45pm
FRIDAY
8:00am - 12:45pm