Waldorf School Hosts Open House And Puppet Play

The Housatonic Valley Waldorf School will host an open house and puppet play at its campus on Route 203 in Newtown on Saturday, January 24, at 10 am.

Participants will experience the unique Waldorf classroom, meet teachers, and learn about the curriculum for nursery and kindergarten through grade eight. The early childhood teachers will perform a puppet show, “Shingebiss,” based on a Native American folk legend.

Founded in 1919, Waldorf education is a worldwide preschool–12 school movement fostering academic excellence and creativity through whole-child learning. Its unique, arts-based developmental approach incorporates different learning styles and a noncompetitive, supportive environment.

Admission is free; reservations are recommended. For more information or to register call 364-1113.