Calgary Waldorf School

Extroverted kids are outgoing. They’re more social and talkative, and enjoy interacting with their peers (and sometimes teachers) in class. Save

Introverted kids are on the shy side. They tend to be quiet in class, rarely speaking up or initiating interaction with their peers (and sometimes teachers). Save

Highly focused kids are good at sustaining their concentration: they normally find it a breeze to focus in class, sustain their focus, and key in on their studies. Save

Distractible kids often struggle to sustain their concentration in school. They find it challenging to focus for long periods of time and follow what’s going on in class. Save

Very physically active kids are highly energetic. They like to move around a lot inside the classroom and out. Save

Less physically active kids are more sedentary. They tend to move around less in the classroom and out. Save

Intensively academically-focused kids are very eager students. They enjoy school, are keen to learn, and are academically ambitious. Save

Less academically-focused kids aren’t especially keen on learning or focused on school. Academic achievement isn’t a major goal for them: they’re not obsessed with grades or how they compare with their peers. Save

Arts-oriented kids are passionate about the arts, whether it’s the performing arts, visual arts, or both. They really enjoy arts education and are eager to pursue more in-depth studies. Save

STEM-oriented kids are passionate about at least two STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). They really enjoy STEM education and are eager to pursue more in-depth studies. Save

Gifted students are very high-ability learners. They test higher than the 98th or 99th percentile in terms of learning abilities. Save

Kids with special needs have intellectual, communicational, behavioural, physical, or multiple exceptionalities. Save

Kids with learning disabilities have one or more disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding, or use of verbal or non-verbal information. Save

Kids with social, emotional, or behavioural issues may or may not have a disorder. They do, though, have serious challenges which can adversely affect their relationships in school and out, and lead to problems with concentration, emotional regulation, impulse control, and other issues. Save

Conventional learners tend to prefer a traditional learning approach. This often includes whole-class lectures, teacher-led instruction, pre-planned units, plenty of structure, and objective modes of assessment (such as grades). Save

Unconventional learners tend to march to the beat of their own drum. They often prefer individualized and experiential learning, independent and small group work, and varied teaching and assessment approaches. Save

Independent learners often prefer to work on their own. They tend to enjoy individualized, student-focused learning, with lots of opportunities to explore their interests in class and out. Save

Collaborative learners enjoy group learning. They often like to work with others in class, interact with their peers, and collaborate on projects, assignments, and other school work. Save

Anxious kids have a significant degree of daily anxiety. They may or may not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, such as a social anxiety disorder or panic disorder. Save

Kids with ADHD have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. This is a condition with symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Save

Kids with autism or autism spectrum disorder have challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech, and non-verbal communication. These symptoms can present themselves in a wide variety of combinations. Save

Kids with dyslexia have a reading disorder. This disorder affects areas of the brain that involve processing language. Save