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SUMMARY:Introduction to Waldorf Early Childhood Education (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:An Immersion in the World of the Waldorf Nursery/Kindergarten\nSunday evening\, June 23 – Friday afternoon\, June 28 \nThis week’s course is being taught in-person at Sunbridge. For those who would prefer attending online\, this course is also being offered virtually on June 16-21 and again on July 28-August 2. Read all about Summer Series 2024. \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. \nCost: $945. Discounts available \nFor information\, contact: Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://threefold.org/event/introduction-to-waldorf-early-childhood-education-in-person/
LOCATION:Sunbridge Institute\, 285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Three
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year\nSunday evening\, June 23 – Friday afternoon\, June 28 \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 and music\, 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. \nCost: $615. Discounts available \nFor information\, contact: Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://threefold.org/event/approaching-grade-three/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Waldorf Education
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Four
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year\nSunday evening\, June 23 – Friday afternoon\, June 28 \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\, reading groups\, and class plays\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 and gardening\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 and music\, 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. \nCost: $615. Discounts available \nFor information\, contact: Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://threefold.org/event/approaching-grade-four/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Waldorf Education
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade One
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year\nSunday evening\, June 30 – Friday afternoon\, July 5  \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 and music\, 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. \nCost: $615. Discounts available \nFor information\, contact: Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://threefold.org/event/approaching-grade-one/
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CATEGORIES:Waldorf Education
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SUMMARY:Approaching Grade Five
DESCRIPTION:Inspiration and Guidance for Your Year\nSunday evening\, June 30 – Friday afternoon\, July 5  \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\nParent work and colleagueship\n\nThese subjects will be supported by explorations in art and music\, 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. \nCost: $615. Discounts available \nFor information\, contact: Barbara Vitale at info@sunbridge.edu / 845-425-0055 x20
URL:https://threefold.org/event/approaching-grade-five/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Waldorf Education
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