Peace Valley Charter is a nonprofit, public K-8 school which provides an innovative, whole-child, developmentally appropriate education to the Boise, ID area. Through the use of Waldorf methods, Peace Valley nourishes a child’s natural curiosity and passion for learning by respecting the unique developmental stages of childhood. We provide an environment that nurtures a child's emerging capacities at each age and has a holistic focus on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our community of students, staff, and parents. Students are taught to think critically and independently and to work harmoniously and respectfully with others. Peace Valley's curriculum delivers the content and competencies outlined in the Idaho Content Standards with the progression from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Children learn reading and writing, mathematics, history, geography, and the sciences while learning to sing, play a musical instrument, draw, paint, act in plays, and garden. They learn fiber arts (such as knitting and sewing), Spanish language and culture, and enjoy movement through Eurythmy and Games. Peace Valley aims to bring forth healthy, confident, free-thinking, and self-directed children who are passionately engaged with education and empower them to contribute responsibly to the world and to appreciate the importance of peace, respect, and compassion.