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K-8 Public Waldorf Education

Our Public Waldorf education model provides a comprehensive education program integrating academics, arts, movement, nature, and social responsibility into everyday learning. Learn More

Register Now | Summer 2026 

Waldorf Teacher & Adult Offerings

Dear Friends and Community,

Wasatch Charter School in Salt Lake City warmly invites you to step into a summer of growth, creativity, and deepened connection through our 2026 Waldorf Teacher Offerings.

Whether you are new to Waldorf education, a practicing teacher, a parent, or someone seeking inspiration and personal development, these immersive experiences are designed to nourish both the professional and the human being.


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K-8 tuition-free holistic education.

Wasatch Charter School is a K-8 tuition-free, charter school in the Salt Lake Valley guided by the principles of public Waldorf education. Our students, teachers, faculty, and families emerge as confident, creative, strong critical thinkers and environmental stewards, empowered to act positively in their own lives and communities.

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The largest Waldorf school in Utah.

2 Acres

Our 2-acre teaching farm is located across the street.

3 Pillars

Whole child learning includes 3 pillars: "head, hearts, hands".

Imagination Rich Curriculum

Our curriculum infuses academics with singing, painting, movement, drawing, recorder and flutes, strings, storytelling, foreign language, speech, handwork, and drama. 

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Gardening
Gardening

Students learn to garden at our 2-acre teaching farm walkable from campus. We value sustainability and connection with nature.

Handwork
Handwork

Knitting changes the way children think and see. Children learn to listen to instruction, implement instruction and clearly see a pattern.

Games
Games

Child development is the center of purpose and is reflected through the grades with games associated with that age group.

Pottery and Woodworking
Pottery and Woodworking

Pottery and woodworking are important handwork and practical arts that nurture the whole child – fostering intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth alongside the development of practical skills. 

Music + Eurythmy
Music + Eurythmy

We have a rich music program that includes movement and learning to play an instrument.

Library
Library

Reading is an important piece of a Waldorf education.

Whole Child Education

All facets of the school are structured around a comprehensive understanding of human development—an understanding that nurtures a community of self-awareness, respect, and dignity.

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Teacher Continuity

Students keep their teachers every year.

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Buddy Classwork

We encourage peer support where older grades help younger.

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Low-Tech

Minimal computer use, no cell phones in the classroom.

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Scratch Made Meals

Students grow food that is used in our meal program. 

Watch testimonials from our school community as to why we love Wasatch Waldorf!

"We have the same classes from Kindergarten to 8th grade, it makes friend groups a lot easier."
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"We provide a holistic education, a creative education and a rigorous education for free."
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"I do feel excited to come to school. Every day you learn something new. Our teachers are really cool."
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"Relationship is at the heart of what we are up to."
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"We are teaching life skills so the students can figure out who they are in this world."
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"Our students learn to knit starting in 1st grade. They love to create something beautiful with their own two hands."
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Common Questions about Wasatch Waldorf

Yes, we are a tuition-free public charter school. 

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Yes! We offer a rigorous, relevant, balanced, and memorable liberal arts education, structured around the Utah Core Standards. 

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We consider homework to be "household work" and children should contribute to family life in that way. We ask all our students to read. Middle school years have limited homework which is mostly rooted in relevant experience rather than a worksheet.

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We focus on preparing children not just for high school—but for life. While the transition to high school may bring new challenges (such as increased technology use), our students are well equipped. They are confident, creative thinkers who take initiative in their learning and are eager to engage with their teachers. Because they’ve had meaningful, hands-on learning experiences, they enter high school with strong social skills, self-motivation, and a belief in their own abilities. Many go on to excel in honors classes. We've seen countless success stories, especially from students who once faced challenges but rise to meet them—proving that the foundation we build truly lasts.

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