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Jun 5
4 min

The Growing Season: Addressing responsible land use, food security, and community building through edible gardens

Set in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Sunrise Waldorf School finds its home in an area abundant with...

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Reflections from Parenthood: How a kindergarten transformed my world

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Apr 23
2 min

Reflections from Parenthood: How a kindergarten transformed my world

I’ve often heard the saying or sentiment that parenting isn’t for the faint of heart. And it is true; parents get tested, over and over...

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21 Ideas for Family Fun in the Valley this Summer

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May 31, 2023
7 min

21 Ideas for Family Fun in the Valley this Summer

The summer holidays are fast approaching, and parents and children alike are already starting to imagine the long weeks ahead, perhaps...

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May 16, 2023
9 min

A Grade 7 Trip on a Tall Ship

by Hans-Peter Mothes In Grade 7 history we have arrived at the Renaissance and the Age of Explorations and Discoveries, we study the...

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5 Reasons Class Plays are an Important Part of Waldorf Education

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Apr 26, 2023
3 min

5 Reasons Class Plays are an Important Part of Waldorf Education

At Sunrise, the end of each school year is marked by class play announcements that appear in abundance like sprouts in our market garden....

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Apr 12, 2023
7 min

Nurturing Resilience in Children

As parents, we want our children to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and confidence. To this end, and from an early age, children...

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Feb 28, 2023
6 min

Resilience: Coping in a Changing World

Resilience. Many of us have heard of it, and read about it on blogs or in parenting books. But do we understand it? As adults, we know...

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Create a Candlemas Nature Garden Centrepiece

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Feb 1, 2023
2 min

Create a Candlemas Nature Garden Centrepiece

Candlemas is celebrated on February 2nd, coinciding with Imbolc, Groundhog Day, Persephone Day and St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland. It is a...

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Swapping Houses, Cars, Pets and Schools: Two Waldorf Families Embrace Adventure

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Dec 21, 2022
4 min

Swapping Houses, Cars, Pets and Schools: Two Waldorf Families Embrace Adventure

The Goldbach family (left), and the Lohsen family (right). Photo credit: Anna-Lena Goldbach and Michaela Lohsen This past term, Sunrise...

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Nov 23, 2022
4 min

Advent Spirals in Waldorf Education

A glowing initiation into the darkest time of year. The Advent Spiral, also called an Advent Garden, Winter Garden, or Winter Spiral, is...

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Nov 2, 2022
4 min

The Hero’s Journey Comes to Sunrise

Are you ready to be a hero? This year, we at Sunrise Waldorf School (Sunrise) have chosen to work with a theme for this school year – the...

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The Four Temperaments in Waldorf Education: Tips for Parents

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May 11, 2022
6 min

The Four Temperaments in Waldorf Education: Tips for Parents

"The temperaments alone make all multiplicity, beauty and fullness of life possible.” – Rudolf Steiner Does your child have boundless...

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Just in Time for Spring Break! Waldorf-Inspired Spring Crafts and Activities

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Mar 30, 2022
4 min

Just in Time for Spring Break! Waldorf-Inspired Spring Crafts and Activities

Spring is here! Bulbs are growing, birds are singing, and at Sunrise, we’re getting ready for spring break. Here are some fun crafts and...

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A peek inside: what’s happening in the classrooms

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Mar 16, 2022
1 min

A peek inside: what’s happening in the classrooms

The oldest musical instrument that archeologists discovered a few years ago is a 40,000 years old bone flute. Singing, dancing, and...

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6 Ways Children Benefit From Waldorf Education in the Upper Grades

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Mar 2, 2022
5 min

6 Ways Children Benefit From Waldorf Education in the Upper Grades

Waldorf preschools and Kindergartens are known and loved for their wholesome approach to early childhood education, but how is the...

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10 Books for Truth and Reconciliation Day

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Feb 16, 2022
5 min

10 Books for Truth and Reconciliation Day

The new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is this week (Friday, September 30). While Orange Shirt Day has raised awareness of...

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Council: A Powerful Practice for Nourishing Community

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Feb 3, 2022
4 min

Council: A Powerful Practice for Nourishing Community

At the heart of Sunrise Waldorf School is a strong sense of community. One tool that keeps us connected is Council where people come...

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Waldorf-Inspired Advice on Enjoying Time With Children Over the Holidays

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Jan 25, 2022
5 min

Waldorf-Inspired Advice on Enjoying Time With Children Over the Holidays

Time and space for everyday magic creativity and togetherness may be the perfect balm for the stress of living in an increasingly...

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Simple Ideas for a Meaningful Waldorf Advent at Home

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Jan 25, 2022
6 min

Simple Ideas for a Meaningful Waldorf Advent at Home

Simple Ideas for a Meaningful Waldorf Advent at Home Advent is approaching! If you are looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Advent...

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8 Easy Steps to Making a Waldorf Nature Table at Home

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Jan 25, 2022
5 min

8 Easy Steps to Making a Waldorf Nature Table at Home

A central part of Waldorf education is cultivating a child’s connection to nature. The nature table, found in every Waldorf classroom, is...

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