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Founded in 2006, New Amsterdam School's East Village campus is a warm community that nourishes children and their families through parent-child programs, nursery, preschool, and kindergarten programs.
Teachers integrate art, movement, and music into the daily life of our students, igniting the imagination and awakening a life-long joy in learning.
Our modern, innovative approach to Waldorf education inspires reverence for the natural world, for one's self, and for others, while building foundational practical, social, and cognitive skills.
In our Early Childhood program, children thrive in self-directed play, music, games, baking, painting, and abundant time in nature.
They freely explore the world around them, developing fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and self-knowledge that lay the groundwork for future social and academic success.
Seedlings is a warm welcome to Waldorf education and is a
nurturing program for both parents and children. Our group classes
support healthy physical, social, and emotional development through
activities specially designed for stages of the very young child,
including songs, games, and finger-plays, and baking. Each class
also includes time for conversation and parenting support.
Maples Parent-Child Bridge Program - Ages 24 - 36
months
Maples is a wonderful introduction to the Waldorf early
childhood classroom curriculum and our school community. Led by an
experienced Waldorf teacher, the children take part in free play,
bread-baking, snack preparation, and circle time with nursery
rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories. Parents have the
opportunity to work on simple crafts and to engage in the study of
child development. Children, parents, and teachers enjoy a
nutritious organic snack and outside time together. Parents will
stay with their children in the classroom until their child is
ready for a bit of separation.
Willow Class - Ages 2 - 3 years
The Willow Class nurtures children as they develop independence
and self-confidence in the classroom. A typical day includes
self-directed play, music, movement and linguistic games, circle
time, baking, seasonal crafts, doll-making, storytelling, and
puppetry. Hands-on activities transform a child`s sensory
experiences into an intimate knowledge of themselves and the world
around them. By participating in creative and practical work,
children develop fine and gross motor skills, executive function,
socialization, and the concentration necessary for educational and
social success later on.
Linden Class - Ages 4 - 6 years
Children ages 4-6 enter our Linden Class find a space where
they can confidently move, play and explore with experienced
educators prepared to support their development with a peaceful,
caring approach. Our kindergarten offers a nurturing rhythm that is
balanced between lively and quiet activities, and that reflects the
child`s need for active play, meaningful social interaction, and
attentive focus. Free play, songs, movement games, snack
preparation and cleanup, circle, nature exploration, seasonal
crafts,doll-making,storytelling, and puppetry weave the
pattern of the day.
Grades: NS-12 | 1,976 students2.1 miles 259 10th Avenue New York, NY 10001 (646) 664-0800
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
52/15/2021
Our daughter was two when she first attended parent child at New Amsterdam School and we have been a part of the community for the past 7 years. It has been her second home where she feels safe, free, respected and loved. The teachers are committed in their work to understand each child. The neighborhood garden and local parks is where the children play and enjoy a bit of nature twice a day, every day. Our daughter has grown to be a strong and caring person who experiences school life in a balanced, wholesome way, where she works diligently in all academic subjects and plays vigorously with friends whom she has developed strong relationships with through the years. NAS has provided support for us as we navigated parenthood. During these trying times of COVID, NAS has been open for full day learning. The small class sizes allowed for appropriate social distancing, where our daughter can attend school in person. It is important to experience the social aspects of learning and we feel truly grateful she continues to.
- Posted by Parent - parent of 8 year old
51/29/2021
My son who is 8 and daughter who is 5 currently attends New Amsterdam School and I am grateful for the care and attention that my children receive as individuals. This school looks at the whole individual child and nourishes their unique development. An emphasis is placed on learning with natural materials such as wood and beeswax. My children are currently learning Japanese and Spanish. New Amsterdam has mastered balancing learning with intention and focus with outdoor play and movement. This balance understands that a child is a child who yearns to move and play while harnessing a love to learn and focus.
- Posted by Parent - Helena
511/9/2017
Our girls have attended New Amsterdam School for four years now and we are delighted with the school! The teachers are truly caring and extremely skilled. The school feels like a beautiful second home to us. The children get plenty of outdoor time every day; they bake bread and make soup; they enjoy story telling, singing, movement, second languague, and pupet shows on a daily basis.
- Posted by Parent - Guta
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