our Approach

Learning rooted in nature and imagination

Led by Deborah Crispin, a Waldorf-trained educator with a lifelong passion for outdoor learning, CILI Guelph invites children to begin each morning immersed in the rhythms of nature — exploring, discovering, and growing through every season.

Here, education is more than academics: it is a journey of connection — to the self, to the earth, and to one another.

Small Classes, Big Wonder

Telling stories allows us to make the lesson content into something that is alive. The Waldorf curriculum is rich in story, from nature stories and fairy tales, through the great myths and legends.

Building Skills and Connection

In Waldorf education, baking bread is a core activity, particularly in early childhood, for several pedagogical reasons. It fosters a sense of connection, purpose, and skill development in children, while also engaging their senses and nurturing their love for creation.

Body and Mind Learn Together

Movement connects children to their physical selves, builds their mental and emotional responses to rhythm, which can aid in learning and focus.

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"A glance into Ms. Crispin’s classroom shows you the inspired way that she has woven storytelling, creativity, practicality, meaningful learning and so much fun into her student’s days. She shows them how much they truly are capable of achieving."

Pete Walters