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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet: Summer '26 Programs
DESCRIPTION:Sunbridge Institute’s online Meet & Greets are designed for you to get to know us: our offerings and curricula; values and principles; resources and partnerships; setting and culture; and\, most importantly\, our people (program directors\, faculty\, and students/alums). \nThis spring’s event welcomes individuals interested in any of this summer’s low-residency Waldorf teacher education diploma programs (Early Childhood\, Elementary\, or High School) or our short-term certificate program (World Languages & Cultures). Through presentation\, conversation\, and Q&A\, you’ll get a sense of what it’s like to be a Sunbridge student\, and you’ll have the opportunity to talk more at length with reps from your chosen area of study. \nTo prep for the event\, we encourage you to read through the relevant program section on our website\, as well as our Teacher Education Overview page; then\, bring any questions you may still have so we can further expand upon and help clarify details about the program. (Note: For questions specific to your circumstances\, please reach out to us to arrange an appointment with either the program director or director of education.) \nSchedule \nZoom Session: Tuesday\, April 14\n7:00 PM – 8:15 PM EASTERN TIME \n  \n\n  \nFor further information\, contact Admissions and Summer Coordinator Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/meet-greet-summer-26-teacher-education-programs/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,High School,In Process,Info Session,Meet & Greet,Online,Open Day,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:2025-26 High School Teacher Education Weekends
DESCRIPTION:Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education (WHSTE) program is pleased to open its online weekend classes to high school teachers looking for professional development or interested in “sampling” our low-residency program. \nRemaining dates of this year’s open WHSTE weekends: \n\nApril 17-18\, 2026\n\nZoom Schedule & Classes: \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN \nFriday evening \n7:00-7:50 pm: Practical Work in a High School (DEI). Instructor:  Heather Scott\n7:50-8:40 pm: Contemplative Practice: How to Know Higher Worlds\, Chapter 5A. Instructor: Gary Banks\n8:45-9:35 pm: Contemplative Practice: How to Know Higher Worlds\, Chapter 5B. Instructor: Steve Sagarin \nSaturday \n8:00-8:50 am: Principles & Methods of Waldorf Education: Origins of Natural Science\, Chapter 5A. Instructor: Steve Sagarin\n9:00-9:50 am: Origins of Natural Science\, Chapter 5B. Instructor: Gary Banks\n9:50-10:10 am: Break\n10:10-11:00 am: Curriculum courses\nSTEM track: Thermodynamics experience/demonstration and discussion. Instructor: Noelle Frerichs.\nHumanities track: Lindenberg\, C.\, Teaching History\, Chapter 3: “An Example of the Symptomatic Approach: History as Soul Development.” Instructor: Steve Sagarin\n11:10-11:30 am: Break\n11:30 am-12:20 pm: Curriculum courses (see above) \nSee our High School page for bios of our high school faculty. \n  \nMatriculation in Sunbridge’s Waldorf High School Teacher Education Program \nWeekend participants may choose to apply their WHSTE weekend experience toward future matriculation in our full high school program. In order to apply credit for your weekend classes toward a WHSTE diploma in the future\, you must: \n\nAttend the entire weekend and complete all assignments\nApply to our High School program within three years of the last weekend you attended\n\nShould you eventually enroll\, the cost of your weekend attendance will be credited to your WHSTE tuition. \n  \nCost \n$250 per weekend\, including a $25 non-refundable registration fee. There is no refund for partial attendance. \nDiscounts \nA 10% discount will be applied to any school sending two or more participants to the same weekend or to payments made in CAD. \nQualification for coupon use will be verified before the event begins. Only one (1) discount can be applied to each registration. \n  \nNOTE: If you wish to be eligible for credit toward full program tuition in the future\, you must register early enough to receive and complete the assigned reading in order to fully participate in the classes. \n\n\nFor further information\, please contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \nWe reserve the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy. \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status.
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/high-school-teacher-education-weekend-october-17-18/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,High School,In Process,Professional Development,Weekend Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to "Grounded in Practice" - Foundation Studies for the Modern Age
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop is an introductory experience for individuals interested in exploring Grounded in Practice\, a new\, experiential Waldorf Foundation Studies program designed for: \n\nAnyone interested in Waldorf education and teaching\nEducators new to the Waldorf movement\nWaldorf community members (admins\, staffers\, assistant & subject teachers\, etc.)\nIndividuals looking for a stronger foundation before entering Waldorf teacher training\nTeacher training applicants or students looking to fulfill program prerequisites or requirements\n\nAbout Grounded in Practice \nLaunched in 2025 by Rubeena Sandhu and Sarah Nelson of The New Adult Learning Institute\, Grounded in Practice connects anthroposophical tenets with practical application to the Waldorf classroom. Integrating Steiner’s anthroposophical principles for teachers\, Martyn Rawson’s Generative Principles\, and a picture of child development explored through the arts and teacher preparation practices\, Grounded in Practice is constructed so participants can immediately apply their program experience to any age classroom\, using newly-acquired imaginative and developmental methodologies to form the basis for their own planning\, teaching\, and assessment practices. The full yearlong Grounded in Practice program consists of an in-person weeklong retreat in the summer followed by twice-monthly online learning modules incorporating live sessions and interactive assignments that take place from September-May. \nOur introductory weekend affords participants to sample the full Grounded in Practice program by exploring its three main elements: spirituality\, experience\, and classroom pedagogy.  \nOur workshop begins on Friday evening with an introduction to Martyn Rawson’s generative principles and a phenomenological exploration of the spiritual aspects of being human. We will then further explore how these dimensions reveal themselves in lived experience and connect to child development and classroom practice. \nOn Saturday\, we will deepen this work through experiential and contemplative practices supporting developmental teaching strategies\, not as abstraction\, but as a living reality shaping both personal growth and pedagogy. Movement\, singing\, and speech will serve as practical models\, allowing us to experience firsthand how child development is nourished and enlivens the classroom. \nThe Generative Principles Applied in Grounded in Practice \n\nWaldorf education takes the spiritual dimension seriously\nSense of coherence is the basis for healthy learning & well-being\nThe quality of the teacher’s preparation influences the quality of learning\nStudents need to be ready to learn and they need time to learn\nLearning is a rhythmical process\nLearning processes are structured over time\nBlock teachings strengthens learning dispositions over time\nDirect experience is the basis for learning\nActivating the imagination through vivid pictorial descriptions and images is another powerful starting point for learning\nA phenomenological approach enables the organic growth of knowledge\nThe teaching must be artistic\nThe self-activity of the students is essential to the learning\nGood teaching and learning depends on the development of the senses\n\n  \nFor Waldorf teacher education students: According to AWSNA guidelines for teacher preparation requirements\, the full Grounded in Practice program fulfills 100 hours of Foundation Studies as required by some Waldorf teacher training institutes. Teacher training students should contact your teacher training institute to see how this may apply to you. \nWhile Sunbridge does not have a Foundation Studies prerequisite\, our Elementary Teacher Education program gladly accepts completion of the entire 10-month Grounded in Practice program for transfer credit or to fulfill supplemental hours. \n  \n  \nGrounded in Practice Directors/Facilitators \n \nSarah Nelson has been a Waldorf educator and advocate for over 27 years\, serving as a class teacher\, early childhood educator\, pedagogical administrator\, mentor\, and leader within the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Currently\, she works with various Waldorf schools while splitting her time between British Columbia and Maui\, HI. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in adolescent and child psychology from UMass\, a master’s in education from Antioch New England\, and a Waldorf teaching certificate. \n \nRubeena Sandhu has been a Waldorf educator and school head for over 25 years. Rubeena’s experience as an adult educator includes serving as faculty member and director of the Grades program at The West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy and as an instructor in Sunbridge’s Elementary Teacher Education program. The Northwest/Pacific Region member of the AWSNA Leadership Council since 2018\, and secretary of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada\, Rubeena currently works as a certified New Adult Educator and school counselor\, helping to support students\, teachers\, administrators\, and parents. She holds a bachelor’s of fine arts degree\, a master’s of education in school counseling\, and a Waldorf teaching certificate. \n  \nWorkshop Zoom Sessions \nFriday\, April 24: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Eastern Time\nSaturday\, April 25: 10:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-2:00 pm Eastern Time \nSessions will not be recorded. \nCost \n$195 (includes a $25 non-refundable registration fee) \n25% discount: \n\nFor schools sending more than one teacher or\nFor Sunbridge teacher education program graduates or\nFor payments made in Canadian dollars\n\nDiscounts may not be combined. Qualification for discounts will be verified by Sunbridge staff.  \nFree for current Sunbridge program students (plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee; accounts must be in good standing)\n \n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Barbara Vitale\, admissions and summer coordinator\, at info@sunbridge.edu or 845-425-0055 x20 \n  \nWe reserve the right to make faculty substitutions when necessary. See registration form for refund policy. \nSunbridge is a New York State Education Department Approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (NYSED CTLE)\, enabling teachers of any background to choose Sunbridge for their CLTE/CEU professional development credits. Check to see if your state honors our status. \n 
URL:https://www.sunbridge.edu/event/introduction-to-grounded-in-practice-foundation-studies-for-the-modern-age/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,Grades,High School,In Process,Introductory,Professional Development,Weekend Workshop
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Eight: 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 eighth 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 learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the eighth grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the eighth grader in depth as they stand at the point of inner revolution. \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 eighth graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\nTopics in math\, including including 3D geometry and algebra\nTopics in American history (Reconstruction to the Harlem Renaissance)\nTopics in modern history and social justice\nTopics in geography (Africa and the modern world)\nTopics in science\, including physics\, chemistry\, anatomy\, and environmental studies\nPlays\, projects\, community service\, and trips\nBlock quizzes and assessments\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nIn 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 by 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  \nRebecca Nelson\, who co-directs Sunbridge’s Elementary Teacher Education program\, is a middle school specialist at the Waldorf School of New Orleans\, where she has been on the faculty since 2010. Previously\, she took a class from sixth-eighth grade at Green Meadow Waldorf School. A graduate of the College of William and Mary\, where she majored in English and anthropology\, Rebecca discovered Waldorf education while studying Mayan archaeology at Tulane University\, from which she earned an MA in anthropology. She also holds an MSEd in Waldorf elementary education from Sunbridge College. \nParticipants of previous Summer Series Grades courses with Rebecca had this to say about their experience: \n\nLove Rebecca! Truly an incredible teacher and dedicated teacher of teachers!\nHer professionalism\, warmth\, expertise and experience are a gift! Definitely one of the best instructors I’ve had in my years of grades intensives.\nRebecca was open\, honest\, organized\, professional. She was able to cover a wide range of topics and stayed on track and on time. I appreciated her willingness to discuss any question or topic. She balanced the time well\, gave resources\, gave ideas\, but left space for us to figure things out on our own.\nRebecca did a beautiful job of weaving in the comments of this group\, while also addressing questions and covering the topics with her own deep experience. I loved learning from her and appreciate her warm approach to the challenges of 8th grade students all over the continent and in so many different circumstances.\nHighlights: The amount and quality of resources on Google Classroom\, the knowledge\, energy and generosity of the teachers\, the chance to hear valuable insights from participants\nSuch a wealth of knowledge\, enthusiasm and inspiration!\nRebecca’s recommendations were modern and deep. I really appreciated her book recommendations and how many resources she shared in the Google drive. I will be using them throughout the year and they will help shape my year and make it easier. I especially appreciated how the history was broken down by block as I was feeling overwhelmed about how to get through everything.\nI found the instructors’ energy and passion for their subjects to be really valuable. It was evident they wanted to be there. There were lots of great resources shared through the Google Classroom. I will find it really helpful that it is available during the upcoming school year.\nThis is the first time I’ve attended a course that an instructor began with acknowledging the traditional people on the lands and including that as part of our introductions. There was continuous talk and acknowledgement of Indigenous people. I also appreciated the commitment to investigating how to meet the needs of students today\, in North America\, and asking ourselves about Eurocentric practices and the devastating effects of colonialism.\nRebecca’s passion for teaching is the most inspiring thing… and that’s saying a lot! because content was great.\nRebecca offered wonderful insights and shared her experiences in an honest and authentic way and I really appreciate her ideas\, thoughts and wisdom. She is incredibly generous and forthcoming with her resources and ideas. I find it so very helpful to see the overviews and materials she provided as I plan my year!!\n\nYour course also includes sessions in movement with Solana Hoffmann-Carter\, math with Olga Domokos\, physics with Rosana Portillo\, and chemistry with Caroline Martin.  \n  \n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 21-26 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nSunday\nClasses begin in the evening. 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 4:pm\, with time for breaks and lunch\n(Optional) Physics/math/chemistry labs run from 4:15 pm-5:15 pm on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday \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 lab time with math and science 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 Eight 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-eight-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 Seven: 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 seventh 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 learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the seventh grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a child development discussion focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the seventh grader as they explore new horizons both within and without. \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 seventh graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\, including listening and speaking\, literature\, and crafting narrative and expository essays\, poetry\, and short stories\nTopics in math\, including perspective geometry and intro to algebra\nTopics in history\, including the Middle Ages\, the European Renaissance\, and the Age of Colonization and Exploration\nTopics in geography\, including suggestions for teaching topically (e.g.\, biomes\, economic geography) or regionally (Asia/Pacific\, Africa)\nTopics in science\, including mechanics\, intro to chemistry\, and human physiology\nPlays\, projects\, community service\, and trips\nReport and assessments\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nYou’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\, while 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  \n \nLaura Purdom is currently grades 7-8 class teacher and middle school chorus teacher at Ashwood Waldorf School. Since joining AWS’s faculty in 2006\, Laura has served as class teacher for all eight grades and taught the middle school grades multiple times. Among her many strengths as a class teacher\, Laura brings an understanding of the strengths and challenges of mixed-age classes\, meaningful student assessment\, and balancing skills development with social-emotional learning. Before turning to Waldorf\, Laura was a writer\, editor and communications consultant for a variety of nonprofit arts and educational institutions. She also researched and wrote travel guidebooks covering Canada\, Southern England\, New England\, and Boston. She has studied improv theatre and performance in Boston and Paris and delights in bringing her theatre training to students; she will be teaching clowning and music at Ashwood’s circus camp this summer. Laura holds a BA from Hanover College and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. She attended Sunbridge College’s Foundation Year and received her Waldorf teaching certificate with Alkion Center’s first class. \nLast year’s Summer Series Grade Seven participants had this to say: \n\nThis was thorough. It covered all the major topics of seventh grade.\nLaura was lovely\, open\, and very knowledgeable. She shared so many great ideas.\nLaura was outstanding in her knowledge of subject matter and very thoughtful in her approach to the curriculum and underlying philosophy.\nShe was very well prepared and had many good side notes to share. Her experience showed.\nExcellent\, inclusive educator with lots of experience and passion. Was very lucky to have had her as my instructor. THANK YOU LAURA!\nHonestly\, everything worked perfectly for me – the amount of communication\, helpful staff\, no technical glitches – profound gratitude to the presenters and all of you who worked so hard to make this happen!\nI’ll be back next year. Thank you!\n\nYour course also includes sessions in movement with Solana Hoffman-Carter\, math with Olga Domokos\, physics with Rosana Portillo\, and chemistry with Caroline Martin. \n  \n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place June 21-26 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nSunday\nClasses begin in the evening. 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 4:00 pm\, with time for breaks and lunch\n(Optional) physics/math/chemistry labs run from 4:15 pm-5:15 pm on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday \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 lab time with math and science 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\n\n  \nCost \n$645 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your Grade Seven 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  \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  \n\nQuestions? Please 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-seven-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:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This course will be taught remotely in real-time (and is also being offered July 19-24). Read all about Summer Series 2026. \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \n  \nCo-Instructors \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. She also serves as a faculty member and mentor in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. Prior to founding Acorn\, Motria spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, she has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. Motria completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City and is also a member of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education faculty. Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. Rie earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan; her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts; a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays; and a diploma in Waldorf early childhood teacher education from Sunbridge. \nMeggan Gill joined Sunbridge’s administrative team in 2021 as our director of education and organizational culture. She is also a member of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood and Elementary program faculty and in summer 2025 was named co-director of WECAN. A member of Alma Partners and a specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, as well as Waldorf early childhood education\, Meggan’s teaching experience includes serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School from 2009-2020\, where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\,  she taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan\, who originally hails from the Pacific Northwest and is a certified yoga teacher\, earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nIt was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\n I have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\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 to be noted in your schedule. \nMonday-Thursday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log in for technical check and attendance\nSessions take place between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm (including breaks and lunch)\n\nFriday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log in for technical check and attendance\nFinal session takes place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nNote: 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). A complete schedule will be sent two weeks before your course start date\, along with a list of materials you will need to procure for your handwork classes.\n \n\nCost \n$645 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your 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 \nNOTE: If you need to request that your school administrator registers you\, please instead fill out this Professional Development Request form. \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/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,In Process,Introductory,Professional Development,Summer Series
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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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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade One: 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 first 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 learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the first grader in a lively and meaningful way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the first grader as they cross the bridge into elementary school. \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 these key topics for first graders (and their teachers): \n\nMulticultural archetypes in fairy tales from around the world\nIntroducing the letters\nIntroducing the numbers and topics in math\nFirst grade approaches to science and social studies (perceiving the natural world experientially and socially)\nFirst grade morning circle\nFirst 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\, 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: \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 (the) 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 (the) grade. It also renewed my connection to why I teach. I’m leaving inspired to start another year!\n\nYour course also includes sessions in music (Katey Dolezal)\, art (Adrienne Patrick)\, and eurythmy (Alexandra Spadea). \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place in a synchronous online classroom from July 5-10. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE.  \nSunday evening\nClasses begin. Specific timing will be noted in your schedule.\n \nMonday – Thursday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log-in for technical check-in and attendance\nSessions run from 10:00 am through 4:45 -5:00 pm\, with time for breaks and lunch\n \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 One Google Classroom\, and a $55 non-refundable registration fee. \n25% discount for: \n\nStudents currently enrolled in a Sunbridge teacher education program (must be in good standing)\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-one-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 Five: 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 fifth 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 learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the fifth grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the fifth grade child in depth as they stand on the balancing point between childhood and adolescence. \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 fifth graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\, including paragraph writing and class plays\nFifth grade approach to ancient cultures\, including Greek history and mythology\nTopics in math: fractions to decimal fractions\nTeaching free-hand geometry\nFifth grade approach to botany\nFifth grade approach to country/continental geography of North America\nPentathlon\nFifth grade assessments\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in music\, art\, and eurythmy\, 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. \nLead Instructor \nLisa Hitch currently teaches grade six at Duncan\, British Columbia’s Sunrise Waldorf School\, where she has been a class teacher since 2010 and is also grades chair. She is grateful to be teaching and learning on traditional Hul’q’umi’num territory in the Quw’utsun Valley. Originally from Victoria\, British Columbia\, Lisa began her Waldorf journey when her own (now grown) children started their schooling at Washington Waldorf School\, and has been on a continual learning path in this direction ever since. A teacher in many different environments since 1990\, Lisa was awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM in 2018 and is currently AWSNA’s BC regional representative. She holds a bachelor of education and a BFA in theatre performance\, and attained her Waldorf teacher certification from the West Coast Institute. Lisa enjoys playing music with her family\, planning her garden\, hiking with her partner and dog\, and learning more how to live in balance and harmony with the Earth. \nLast year’s Summer Series Grade Five participants had this to say: \n\nLisa was incredible\, and to have such a gracious\, wise\, kind\, and well versed teacher as our cohort leader this week was such a gift. \nI loved Lisa Hitch and all of the amazing ideas she brought and tangible ideas to implement.\nA huge highlight for me was the approach that it is not just information being thrown into a video or document\, but collaboration and supporting each other as we plan for our year.\nHer resources\, stories\, experience\, and how she holds a space were nourishing and intentional. I’m so thankful to have gotten to learn from her!\nGreat effort went into meeting student needs\nI loved her progressive approach to Waldorf education\, particularly in the focus of diversity and inclusion.\nLisa was INCREDIBLE. (She) gave us so much helpful information on each section of the 5th grade curriculum and opened up so many helpful conversations.\nI found it incredibly rich and supportive.\nJust top notch in every way.\n\nYour course also includes sessions in art with Adrienne Patrick\, music with Katey Dolezal\, and eurythmy with Alexandra Spadea. \n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 5-10 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nSunday evening \nClasses begin. Specific times will 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 4:45-5:00 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 Five 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-five-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 Six: 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 sixth 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 learn how to approach the blocks so that they may meet the sixth grader in a meaningful and lively way. With the insights of anthroposophy\, gleaned through a discussion of child development focusing on your class’s age group\, you will get to know the sixth grade child in depth as they enter adolescence. \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 sixth graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nThe gesture of the sixth grade\nTopics in language arts\, including writing fluency and comfort\, writing mechanics\, creative and expository writing\, and increasing reading fluency\nTopics in math\, including geometric drawing\, business math\, and practice classes\nTopics in world history\, including the rise and fall of Rome\, ancient China\, the rise of Christianity and Islam\, and the global Middle Ages\nTopics in geography\nIntroduction to physics\, astronomy\, and earth science / geology\nSixth 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. \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  \nMelanie Niemczura currently teaches grades five and six at River Valley Waldorf School. Melanie came to River Valley in 2009 as a Kindergarten teacher before moving on to the grades. After completing an eight year cycle and graduating the Class of 2022\, she took on the role of pedagogical chair to dedicate her time to support the work of the faculty before returning to the classroom. Prior to joining the faculty at RVWS\, Melanie taught at Northern Lights\, a Waldorf-initiative school in Lake Placid\, NY\, and at the Monadnock Waldorf School. Melanie\, who started as a Waldorf parent at Hawaii’s Malamalama Waldorf School\, holds a BS in landscape architecture from Pennsylvania State University and completed her Waldorf teacher training through Antioch New England Graduate School in 2006. Her professional background includes permaculture training and organic farming\, working on farms in Europe\, Southeast Asia\, and Hawaii\, and her many interests include growing/cooking whole local foods\, dancing\, cycling\, walking in nature\, and continually learning about science.  \nPrevious participants had this to say: \n\nI appreciated Melanie’s warmth\, sincerity and range of experiences/knowledge as a classroom teacher. I valued her practical demonstrations for math\, language arts\, and other topics.\nI found the mixture of input from Melanie and all of the teachers to be extremely helpful. It was a great group of people that had various points of view that enriched the material that Melanie brought to us. The resources are vast and inclusive.\nAdrienne’s lessons were fantastic! Well planned and useful.\nI loved Katey. She is also very competent and offers so many resources on classroom\, video\, recordings\, etc. So much to use all year long!\nThe google classroom is an incredible resource.\nI would choose Sunbridge again because it has great professionals and offers me the possibility to learn online from across the ocean.\n\nYour course also includes sessions in art with Adrienne Patrick\, music with Katey Dolezal\, and eurythmy with Alexandra Spadea. \n  \n\nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 12-17 in a synchronous online classroom.  \nALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \nSunday evening \nClasses begin. Specific times will 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 4:45-5:00 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 Six 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-six-inspiration-and-guidance-for-your-year-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Featured,Grades,In Process,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery / Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:This course will be taught remotely in real-time (and is also being offered June 28-July 3). Read all about Summer Series 2026. \nOpen to everyone\, including current and prospective early childhood educators\, parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers. \nJoin us for a wondrous journey! In this comprehensive course\, you’ll explore the essential elements of Waldorf early childhood education. Through the guidance of highly experienced Waldorf early childhood educators you’ll delve into child development; learn about rhythms\, transitions\, and the cycle of the year; explore the importance of play; examine the inner development of the teacher; experience circle time activities\, lessons in handwork\, art\, and movement\, and the essentials of a morning in a Waldorf early childhood setting; and develop a true practical understanding of Waldorf early childhood education. A perennial Sunbridge summer favorite\, this rich and extensive course has launched many early childhood careers. \n  \nCo-Instructors \n \nMotria Shuhan is the founder/director of Acorn Waldorf School in Accord\, NY\, where she serves as lead teacher in the Oaks Mixed Age Kindergarten. She also serves as a faculty member and mentor in Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education program. Prior to founding Acorn\, she spent nine formative years at the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School\, working in the nursery and kindergarten and serving as pedagogical chair for three years. With a special interest in the art of puppetry\, Motria has staged shows for conferences\, festivals\, and other community events. She completed a three-year Advanced Therapeutic Course for Early Childhood Educators in Denver and her Waldorf Early Childhood training at Sunbridge College. \n \nRie Seo teaches kindergarten at The Waldorf School of Garden City; she is also a member of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood Teacher Education faculty. Before joining the WSGC faculty\, Rie served as the aftercare lead teacher at New Amsterdam School. She also led nursery and parent/child programs at a Waldorf-inspired Japanese Saturday Program in Brooklyn and was the founder and lead teacher for outdoor Waldorf-inspired parent/child classes in Queens. Rie earned her BA in drama from Tamagawa University in Tokyo\, Japan; her MFA in theater design from NYU Tisch School of the Arts; a certificate in early childhood education from LifeWays; and a diploma in Waldorf early childhood teacher education from Sunbridge. \nMeggan Gill joined Sunbridge’s administrative team in 2021 as our director of education and organizational culture. She is also a member of Sunbridge’s Early Childhood and Elementary program faculty and in summer 2025 was named co-director of WECAN. A member of Alma Partners and a specialist in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, as well as Waldorf early childhood education\, Meggan’s teaching experience includes serving on the faculty of the Brooklyn Waldorf School from 2009-2020\, where she led parent-and-child and kindergarten classes and was active on the Faculty Council. Prior to joining BWS\,  she taught kindergarten at the Olympia Waldorf School and parent-and-child and nursery classes at the New Amsterdam School. Meggan\, who originally hails from the Pacific Northwest and is a certified yoga teacher\, earned her undergraduate degree in health sciences from The Evergreen State College and her certificate in Waldorf early childhood education from Sunbridge. \nParticipants who took this course previously had this to say: \n\nAmazing. This is one of the best courses I’ve taken in my life.\nI am beyond grateful.\nThe class was a fun mix of lecture\, break-out groups and experiential learning.\nIt was well structured\, the faculty was exceptional and held each class with knowledge\, joy and humor. I appreciated the opportunity we were given to be broken into groups\, discuss topics and get to know more about the participants.\nI found the topics engaging\, loved the puppetry and am thankful for the library of music!\nI really enjoyed attending lectures and the articles that were provided for homework. It was great to dive right in and begin learning more about Waldorf EC. I found everyone to be very passionate and present in the program. I found that I got something out of every class.\nIt was an incredibly insightful and grounding experience.\nNot only am I walking away with tools in my pocket\, but with a growth and awareness in myself that I was not expecting.\nI have never met a teacher who in five days would be able to change a group of strangers in such a profound way.\nI really enjoyed Motria’s way of sharing information\, her patience and fluid way of moving through topics. It is clear that she is very passionate about her work and enjoys sharing that with others. \nI loved Rie’s ability to bring you into the work (regardless of it being on zoom.) She is clearly passionate and I enjoyed her lessons.\nMeggan’s class was so helpful and insightful. There were so many things about circle time that I didn’t fully understand and this course really helped me learn. I really appreciate the openness\, humor and warmth that she brings to the class.\nThe entire course was so nourishing and fulfilling. It gave me more than I ever expected. I would suggest this course to all teachers and parents interested in deepening their knowledge in Waldorf EC education. It was truly eye-opening.\n\n  \nSchedule \nThis course takes place July 19-24 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\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log in for technical check and attendance\nSessions take place between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm (including breaks and lunch)\n\nFriday\n9:45 am-9:55 am: Log in for technical check and attendance\nFinal session takes place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nNote: 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). A complete schedule will be sent two weeks before your course start date\, along with a list of materials you will need to procure for your handwork classes.\n \n\nCost \n$645 includes all resource materials\, yearlong access to your 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.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW \nNOTE: If you need to request that your school administrator registers you\, please instead fill out this Professional Development request form. \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/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-an-immersion-in-the-world-of-the-waldorf-nursery-kindergarten-2-2/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute Remotely\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses and Workshops,Early Childhood,Featured,In Process,Introductory,Professional Development,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Four: 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 fourth 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 fourth 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 fourth grade child in depth as they step into a more objective relationship to learning. \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 fourth graders—and their teachers—as: \n\nTopics in language arts\nPre-colonial/indigenous approaches to local geography\nNorse mythology and beyond: fourth grade stories of world-making\nTopics in math\nFourth grade approach to zoology\nFourth grade approach to geography and local/state history\nFourth grade morning circle\nFourth 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 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… 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 an 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 (4th) 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 July 19-24 in a synchronous online classroom. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN (NY) TIME ZONE. \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 4:45-5:00 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). A complete schedule 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 Four 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 \nNOTE: If you need to request that your school administrator registers you\, please instead fill out this Professional Development Request form. \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-four-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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