"My daughter and I love Ms. Abigail and her ducks and ducklings class. It’s has a nice routine with time for songs, play, snack and wonderful interaction revolving around the Waldorf teaching style." Julie Westley - Parent
“I am in love with this school! And so is my child! He loves going there and has truly blossomed and grown so much. I am seriously blown away by the teachers and their devotion and passion for teaching these kids with such a nurturing, compassionate and loving spirit. Their hearts are so in what they do and they cherish each and every child as precious and valuable making them the priority. They have absolutely gone above and beyond in answering any questions I have had, and they have been so helpful in educating about the Waldorf method and it's magical ways it influences a child. I have been so inspired and it has only grown my love of Waldorf even more! I can not recommend this school enough! If you are searching for a safe, loving, play-based, creative environment for your child, this is the place to be!” Caroline Smart - Golden Acorn parent
“Our family is so grateful to have found Acorn KinderHouse! Our daughter loves Ms. Abigail and the warm rhythm and routine suit her so well. We love the focus on nature and play based learning and more self-control in her little 3.5 year old self and making up her own songs and more! Thank you Acorn KinderHouse teachers!” Kristen Doescher - Parent "This is a beautiful place for toddlers and young children to grow into strong, mindful and creative kindergarteners. The teacher, Abigail, is a loving, caring, mindful and calm woman. " Fran S. - Parent❤️
“Our oldest son attended a traditional preschool and we thought that was all there was. Then, for our daughter, we discovered the Acorn KinderHouse. My wife and I were immediately impressed by Ms. Abigail’s professionalism with the adults and the loving care that she had with the children. We knew that this was a program we needed to be a part of. Even if it meant driving 1 hour every day to attend. As our daughter started attending, we saw noticeable positive differences in her behavior and mannerisms that were difficult to ignore. Because of Waldorf Education, our daughter has shown a greater appreciation for her clothes, her toys and for others around her. She has especially grown in her empathy towards others, and loves to talk about all the friends she has made. She also sings constantly! All of the songs that she has learned in her classes constantly fill our home to the point that we can now sing along with her! We have also found ourselves embracing many of the traditions that she has learned in class into our home as well. As she has been preparing for Kindergarten, her desire to learn her letters and numbers, has increased with greater intensity. She has such a strong desire to learn so much, and I contribute that to her time spent at the Kinderhouse. Not only has Ms. Abigail been an outstanding teacher for our daughter, she has also been an excellent guide to those who are unfamiliar with the Waldorf Education. She has been very good at keeping us involved in our child’s development and encourages communication from us. She has also made great efforts to support parents by providing programs, workshops and classes that fall in sync with Waldorf Education. She has provided parenting classes bringing in speakers, Waldorf handwork classes such as needle felting classes and Waldorf toymaking, so that we as parents can make our homes a continued Waldorf experience of calm, imagination and creativity for our child. To me, this goes above and beyond what any normal pre-school would offer to their parents! Acorn KinderHouse is a safe haven for creative learning. Ms. Abigail is an extremely gifted and passionate Waldorf teacher. she is passionate about the Waldorf P, and she deserves this grant to continue that passion. Even though my daughter will be moving on to Kindergarten this year, I plan to have my next daughter (who is 1) attend when she is old enough. I truly love what Waldorf represents and what it has taught my family. “ • Shane L. parent
"My daughter is currently attending the preschool program, full day, at Acorn KinderHouse. I have been so happy with her progress in this class. My daughter has cognitive delays and we've struggled to find a learning environment that is appropriate for her learning style. The slow pace, gentle and patient instruction of Ms. Abigail and other teachers as well as the welcoming sensory- calming environment has helped my daughter thrive in this school in many ways; her ability to attend to a task, her following of directions, her language skills and her sensory needs have all improved. I consider us extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful school in our area. It is truly a rare gem! We adore Acorn KinderHouse! I am looking forward to her returning again in the fall of 2020 and highly recommend this school to parents of ALL children." • Alison Harvat, parent
“We are so thankful to have found Acorn KinderHouse! It is a beautiful, warm, peaceful, loving, fun and special place. My son has learned and grown so much there. We initially did not know much about the Waldorf style; but it ended up being the perfect fit! The rhythm of it, the focus on nature, and being so developmentally appropriate is something I think all preschoolers could benefit from. And most of all, the teacher, Ms Abigail (and all of the teachers there :)) are so full of love for all of the students. I would recommend Acorn KinderHouse to everyone!” •Tara Campbell, parent
“ So glad to have the KinderHouse come to Clarkston! Ms Abigail is a wonderful teacher who radiates love and brings such caring for each child and her enthusiasm for the Waldorf way of raising and teaching children is contagious”. • Zoe Green, parent