A thoughtful beginning to a child’s learning journey. At GRIPS, our Waldorf approach in the Pre-Primary years gives young children space to learn through play, imagination, movement, creativity, relationships and meaningful experiences.
GRIPS follows a Waldorf approach in the Pre-Primary years. From Standard 1 onwards, students follow the CBSE curriculum. The approach gives young children a meaningful beginning to their educational journey while providing a clear pathway into structured academic learning.
Waldorf education takes a broad view of the child not only what they know, but how they experience, create, communicate, relate and grow.
PLAY
Experience ideas through meaningful play.
IMAGINATION
Stories, creativity and imaginative experiences support learning.
MOVEMENT
Physical activity and movement are part of development.
CREATE
Artistic and creative experiences help children express themselves.
EXPERIENCE
Learn through real activities and everyday experiences.
CONNECT
Build relationships with teachers, peers and the environment.
Young children are not simply smaller versions of older students. Their ways of understanding, communicating, playing and learning change as they grow.
At GRIPS, we support each stage with age-appropriate experiences and learning opportunities.
Learning Begins With Experience
We use a structured, child-centred approach where children can move from hands-on experience to deeper understanding and real-world application.
Our teachers are more than educators they guide, observe and notice each child’s developing interests and needs.
Notice each child's interests and development.
Create experiences that invite exploration.
Provide structure while allowing space for discovery.
Grow trust and connection through everyday interactions.
A Waldorf approach does not mean less learning. It means approaching learning in ways that are appropriate to young children’s development.
Children are given opportunities to experience, explore, communicate, create and develop the foundations they need for the next stage of their education.
Pre-Primary
Waldorf Approach
Primary
CBSE Curriculum
Middle
CBSE Curriculum
Secondary
CBSE Curriculum
It means that Early Years learning gives importance to play, imagination, movement, creativity, relationships and meaningful experiences as children build foundations for their next stage of learning.
The approach places strong emphasis on experiences, play, imagination, movement, creativity and relationships rather than treating early learning only as preparation for formal academic work.
Yes. The Early Years focus on developmentally appropriate learning experiences and foundations that support children's continued academic journey.
The Early Years build foundations through meaningful experiences, communication, participation, exploration and development. From Standard 1, students continue into the CBSE curriculum.
No. It takes a broader view of learning that includes thinking, relationships, movement, experience, communication and creative expression.
Teachers guide, observe, participate and support children as they explore and develop.
Yes. Parents can explore the Early Years environment and experience the school through a campus visit.
The best way to understand our approach is to experience the environment, meet our educators and see how children learn.
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