Seattle, WA
Enchanted Garden Waldorf

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are  "behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Because the children I take are so young - generally 2 years old, some even younger, a few older - most differences I see are at the level of verbal and social skills. I treat every child differently according to their needs and preferences. Children who are more shy and anxious socially need a lot more encouragement and tenderness than an exuberant and rambunctious child who may need more reminding of boundaries and turn-taking. Children who are preciously verbal can engage in quite a different level of conversation (obviously!) than can a child with no English or language delays. I adapt the songs and verses at circle time to the abilities in my group. Because my group never exceeds 8 children, I am able to give every child individual attention and I get to know them very well indeed.

Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
Our child's teacher is a natural with this age group (2-3). She is warm, affectionate, and sets up a rhythm that the children appreciate. Interestingly, sharing problems typical of this age are very minor in this school.

Parent #2
The rhythm the teacher provides is excellent. The children never seem to be bored, or over or under-stimulated. The teacher is very loving, experienced, and flexible. My child talks about her constantly at home, and I hear that other chlidren also love this teacher. I meet children who in Kindergarten who still grin when I mention this preschool, and their parents talk about how difficult it was for them to leave it.

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