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
- 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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- Apr 26
- 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
- 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
- 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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- Feb 1
- 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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- 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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- 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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admissions876
- 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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- 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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admissions876
- 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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admissions876
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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