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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Two: Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year
DESCRIPTION:Professional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents. Read all about Summer Series 2026. \nTaught remotely in real-time\, this course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming second grade school year in five days brimming with presentations\, discussions\, and practical activities. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the second grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing specifically on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the second grade child in depth. \nAlong with time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management\, your course will include such key topics for second graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nMulticultural approaches to saints and/or heroes block/s\nTopics in language arts and class plays\nTopics in math\nSecond grade approach to science and gardening\nSecond grade approach to social studies and festival life\nSecond grade morning circle\nSecond grade assessment\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in the art\, music\, and movement\, giving you practical tools to take into your school year. In addition\, you’ll gain many valuable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country to carry with you throughout your teaching. And participation in an anthroposophical study undertaken in common with all Grades participants will help enable you to build bridges between colleagues and parents once you return to your school. \nGrade-specific resource materials\, such as poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a foundational background in Waldorf education. \n  \nLead Instructor \nSuchi Swift is a class teacher at the Otto Specht School in Chestnut Ridge\, NY. Previously\, she was a class teacher for many years at Green Meadow Waldorf School\, where she sat on the Collegium and served as lower school chair. Suchi began her teaching career in the New York City public school system in 2002\, and after eight years working across a variety of grades decided to pursue Waldorf education professionally. Prior to joining Green Meadow\, she taught at New Amsterdam School and The Brooklyn Waldorf School. Suchi earned her BA from Sarah Lawrence College\, her MS in education from Hunter College\, and her elementary teaching certificate from Sunbridge. \nPrevious Summer Series participants had this to say about Suchi and Approaching Grade Two: \n\nSuchi was a wonderful instructor\, and she provided a lot of very practical tips and ideas.\nThe course exceeded my expectations from the standpoint of leaving me feeling excited and inspired to start planning out my year. The main highlight for me was the sharing of the idea that we should trust ourselves and the decisions that we make.\nSuchi is such a wonderful teacher. She is so generous of heart and willing to share so much with us. I also appreciated her thoughtfulness so that she was able to answer questions satisfactorily.  \nShe presented all the subject matter clearly and straight forwardly\, with a flow that was easy to follow. I was mostly impressed with the creativity\, joy\, and fun with which she approached every lesson.\nSuchi’s classes were upbeat\, focused and informative. Her comfort with the material she presented made me feel like I could take it on and implement her creative and fun strategies.\nThere was an excellent balance of teacher led discussion\, breakout groups\, hands on practice\, and reflection.\nThis course was rich with ideas\, stories\, songs\, activities that I can bring to my classroom. It surpassed my expectations. The main highlights for me were getting a good idea of what my days are going to look like\, all the resources given\, talking with the other teachers\, and feeling supported.\nSuchi is very knowledgeable about teaching language arts to children. I like that she modeled the movement and singing exercises.\nSuchi did a beautiful job presenting us with the information we need to know to be successful teaching second grade.\nSuchi was an energetic speaker who brought a lot of perspective and engaging activities to the forefront. Thoroughly enjoyed and valued our time with her.\n Suchi did a wonderful job of diving deep into topics. She stayed on task\, despite the varied questions that came in. She was responsive\, inclusive\, playful and still professional. This class blew fresh wind into my sails.\nSuchi provided some great insights and useful resources. I appreciated the conversation with Meggan Gill. The amount and quality of resources available in the google classroom is wonderful.\nSuchi is unbelievable. I wish I could do my training with her every summer. What an amazing wealth of knowledge and understanding.\nWOW! I have learned so much.\nThe class wasn’t just an overview of 2nd grade. It also renewed my connection to why I teach. I’m leaving inspired to start another year!\n\n\nYour course also includes sessions in music (Katey Dolezal)\, art (Adrienne Patrick)\, and movement (Solana Hoffmann-Carter). \n\n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 28-July 3 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nSunday evening\nClasses begin. (Specific timing will be noted in your schedule.) \nMonday – Thursday (NOTE: Classes will take place on Canada Day\, July 1)\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log-in for technical check-in and attendance\nSessions run from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm\, with time for breaks and lunch \nFriday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log-in for technical check-in and attendance\nSessions run from 10:00 am through 1:30 pm\, with a mid-morning break \nNote: Most sessions are required in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Others\, such as Q&A sessions with your lead instructor and studio time with your art and music instructors\, are optional. You should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of your regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance). Complete schedules will be sent two weeks before your course start date\, along with a list of materials you will need to procure for use during your course. \n\nCost \n$645 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Grade Two Google Classroom\, and a $55 non-refundable registration fee. \n25% discount for: \n\nStudents currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program\nSunbridge program graduates\nPayments made in Canadian dollars\n\nAccounts must be in good standing and discounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.   \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW \n\nNOTE: If you need to request that your school administrator registers you\, please instead fill out this Professional Development Request form. \n\n  \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-two-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Professional Development,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Three: Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year
DESCRIPTION:Professional development for Waldorf teachers and home school parents. Read all about Summer Series 2026. \nTaught remotely in real time\, this course offers you an invaluable opportunity to focus entirely on your upcoming third grade school year in five days brimming with presentations\, discussions\, and practical activities. \nUnder the guidance of an experienced class teacher\, you’ll discover ways to enliven your teaching and how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the third grader in a deep and meaningful way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing specifically on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the third grade child in depth as they as they experience the nine-year change. \nAlong with time and space to consider and hone your skills in such practical matters as main lesson books\, block planning\, projects and activities\, and classroom management\, your course will include such key topics for third graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nMulticultural approaches to the creation stories and the role of Old Testament stories in the third grade curriculum\nTopics in language arts\, reading groups\, and class plays\nTopics in math\nThird grade approach to science and gardening\nThird grade approach to social studies\, class trips and community service\nThird grade morning circle\nThird grade assessment\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in art\, music\, and movement\, giving you practical tools to take into your school year. In addition\, you’ll gain many valuable opportunities for building connections among a community of parallel colleagues from across the country to carry with you throughout your teaching. And participation in an anthroposophical study undertaken in common with all Grades participants will help enable you to build bridges between colleagues and parents once you return to your school. \nGrade-specific resource materials useful for your year\, including poems\, songs\, stories\, and main lesson book ideas\, will be provided to you electronically. \nNOTE: This course is taught with the expectation that you have a foundational background in Waldorf education. \n  \nLead Instructor \nJoshua Gartland has been a Waldorf teacher since 2005. After taking his first class from 1st-4th grade at the Waldorf School of Garden City\, he joined the faculty of the Waldorf School of Atlanta\, where he led classes from grades 1-5\, 1-8\, and 1-3. He now works online\, bringing key elements of Waldorf education to English speaking students worldwide. Prior to becoming a Waldorf teacher\, Josh was active in theatre productions\, studied and performed as a mime\, and managed one of the largest yoga facilities in the country. He received a BFA in theater performance from Wright State University in Dayton\, Ohio\, and his diploma in Waldorf education from Sunbridge College.  Josh enjoys talking\, books\, playing games\, singing\, dancing\, drawing and\, of course\, learning. \nPrevious Summer Series Grade Three participants had this to say: \n\nIt went above and beyond my expectations\, especially with regard to concrete tools\, the community created and resources shared.\nI love the Google Classroom and the ability to share resources\, as well as practical examples and ideas for my classroom.\nJoshua was by far the most engaging and kind teacher I’ve encountered in my three summers.\nHe was open\, kind\, willing to answer questions\, and addressed all essential parts of the third grade curriculum and work as a Waldorf teacher.\nSuch an amazing teacher\, he is very warm\, and SO knowledgeable and what a great combination to have as a teacher. I enjoyed this class the whole way.\nI thought the content was extremely helpful\, the Google classroom will be a tremendous help throughout the year.\nThis was so wonderful. The block plans\, games\, and main lesson structure were really helpful and inspiring.\nJosh presented a wealth of practical and academic information\, and his knowledge of the subject matter was excellent. He was well prepared and he was a skilled facilitator.\nThere was plenty without too much.\nJoshua spoke from experience and in a relatable manner and addressed all questions . Along with covering many aspects of the curriculum\, he gave food for the soul.\nI feel much more prepared to teach 3rd grade than I was at the beginning of the week.\n\nYour course also includes sessions in music (Katey Dolezal)\, art (Adrienne Patrick)\, and movement (Solana Hoffmann- Carter). \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 28 – July 3 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nNOTE: Classes will take place on July 1 (Canada Day). \nSunday evening\nClasses begin. (Specific timing to be noted in your schedule.) \nMonday – Thursday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log-in for technical check-in and attendance\nSessions run from 10:00 am through 5:00 pm\, with time for breaks and lunch \nFriday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log-in for technical check-in and attendance\nSessions run from 10:00 am through 1:30 pm\, with a mid-morning break \nNOTE: Most sessions are required in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Others\, such as Q&A sessions with your lead instructor and studio time with your art and music instructors\, are optional. Complete schedules will be sent two weeks before your course start date\, along with a list of materials you will need to procure for use during your course. Participants should be prepared to work on course-related assignments outside of their regularly scheduled instructional sessions (including some that may be assigned in advance). \n\nCost \n$645 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Grade Three Google Classroom\, and a $55 non-refundable registration fee. \n25% discount for: \n\nStudents currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program\nSunbridge program graduates\nPayments made in Canadian dollars\n\nAccounts must be in good standing and discounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.   \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW \n\nNOTE: If you need to request that your school administrator registers you\, please instead fill out this Professional Development Request form. \n  \n\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at summer@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nSunbridge reserves the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/approaching-grade-three-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Professional Development,Summer Series
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