Acorn School of Charleston

Acorn School of Charleston is a unique educational institution that emphasizes play-based and experiential learning, fostering a deep respect for the childhood years and the importance of play in early childhood education. The school's approach is inspired by Waldorf education, which introduces the "head, heart, and hands" approach to learning, focusing on the education of the "whole child". The curriculum includes a range of activities such as painting, beeswax modeling, bread baking, and outdoor play, as well as the study of two foreign languages, movement, handwork, language arts, drama, science, history, and math, with the opportunity to learn a musical instrument like the violin or cello. The school's mission is to nurture the head, heart, and hands of its students, and its values include honoring the developmental stages of childhood, goodwill toward others, and a respect for the natural world.