Teaching Literacy in the Early Grades: Developing Your Skills to Teach Writing and Reading in Grades 1-3

A professional development course for teachers, remedial and reading specialists, and homeschooling parents  Explore the genius of the Waldorf approach to literacy as together we draw on current resources and practices to inform your teaching. You’ll discover ways to integrate treasures from Orton-Gillingham and Project Read into your Waldorf classroom while learning practical, effective, and […]

Confidence and Competence: Building and Strengthening Effective Pedagogical Leadership

Sunbridge Institute 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States +1 more

A One-Day Workshop for Pedagogical Chairs, Faculty Chairs, and Section Chairs Effective school governance requires attention to two core aspects of pedagogical leadership: ~ Assuring clarity of roles and responsibilities ~ Investing in individuals to develop the skill sets they need to confidently and competently serve their school   In this one-day workshop, our focus will […]

Considering First Grade Readiness: Is the Child Ready for First Grade, and Is First Grade Ready for the Child?

Sunbridge Institute 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States +1 more

Summer Series 2016 course with instructors Valerie Poplawski and Elyce Perico of The Hartsbrook School Professional development for early childhood educators, early grades teachers, and pedagogical chairs What is expected and required of the child in first grade? What can kindergarten and first grade teachers do to foster a healthy transition? This course is an opportunity to […]

Techniques and Skills for Beautiful Drawing: Chalkboards and Main Lesson Books through the Grades

Sunbridge Institute 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States +1 more

Summer Series 2016  workshop with instructor Steve Simonak of Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School Professional development for Waldorf teachers and homeschooling parents July 8 update: Only 1 space remaining! In this workshop, grades 1-8 class and subject teachers will receive instruction in the basics of how to create beautiful chalkboard drawings and how to approach Main Lesson book […]

Storytelling through the Grades: Supporting a Healthy Social Life in the Classroom

Sunbridge Institute 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States +1 more

Summer Series 2016 course with instructor Nancy Mellon (Healing Story) Professional development for Waldorf teachers and homeschooling parents Storytelling is used extensively throughout the Waldorf grades to convey curriculum content. But how can teachers also use this tool to address the social life of the classroom? This course, led by a longtime storyteller and Waldorf consultant, draws upon […]