What do we offer?

Guided by Waldorf principles, Hearthstone Academy educates the whole child by weaving academic rigor with artistic and experiential learning, inspiring curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.

We will be offering K-8 education

We plan to open in August 2027, initially serving grades K–5, with additional grades added through 8th as enrollment grows. Our long-term vision is to expand into a K–12 school.

  • Kindergarten learning is rooted in imaginative play, storytelling, nature exploration, and practical activities that nurture social development, creativity, and a love of learning.

  • First grade introduces academics through stories, movement, art, and hands-on experiences, helping children develop foundational skills in reading, writing, and math in a joyful, developmentally appropriate way.

  • Second grade blends academic skill-building with fables, legends, and nature studies, encouraging moral development, empathy, and growing independence through artistic and experiential learning.

  • Third grade focuses on practical, real-world learning—such as farming, shelter, and measurement—connecting academics to daily life and strengthening confidence, responsibility, and hands-on problem solving.

  • Fourth grade supports growing individuality through local geography, animal studies, and Norse mythology, while academic work becomes more structured and analytical through integrated artistic expression.

  • Fifth grade emphasizes balance, harmony, and beauty, exploring ancient civilizations, botany, and advanced math through rich storytelling, movement, and integrated arts.Item description

  • Sixth grade introduces logical thinking through history, sciences, and mathematics, while beginning age-appropriate exploration of technology and artificial intelligence focused on digital literacy, responsible use, and ethical foundations.

  • Seventh grade deepens critical thinking and creativity through interdisciplinary studies and guided exploration of AI tools, emphasizing ethics, bias awareness, human creativity, and the responsible role of technology in society.

  • Eighth grade integrates academic rigor with purposeful, project-based exploration of artificial intelligence, encouraging students to approach technology with moral awareness, creativity, and a deep sense of responsibility as they prepare for high school.

Our Process

Ground

Ground the Child in Developmentally Appropriate Learning.

Connect

Connect Learning to the Real World.

Introduce

Introduce Technology and AI as Human Tools

Empower

Empower Ethical, Purpose-Driven Learners

  • “Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.”

    — Rudolf Steiner

  • “Education is not the filling of a vessel, but the kindling of a flame.”

    —Plato

  • “Technology, including AI, should serve the development of the whole child—supporting imagination, critical thinking, and ethical awareness—not replace it.”

    — Dr. Rose Luckin

Let’s Learn Together

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