January Events:

January 14th Saturday Parent and Child begins

January 21st Free Kindermorning

January 31st Therapeutic Eurythmy Hands on Lecture  7pm-9pm

Sample a Waldorf Kindergarten class for you and your 3-5 year old

January 21, 2012
9:30 -11:30 am
Registration required
admissions@waldorfacademy.org
Beautiful watercolour painting
Bread baking
Seasonal song and verse
Developmental movement
Circle time

Waldorf Academy offers a multi-disciplinary curriculum that integrates the artistic, practical and academic. It emphasizes the role of the imagination and develops thinking that is as creative as it is analytical.

Our developmental approach has been used for almost 100 years and is supported by recent scientific research in brain and child development. The child from age 0-7 years old will develop a strong foundation for academic learning when the program is experiential, imitative, and sensory-based. The children learn through practical activities that build socialization, language and will.

Come and discover the genius of the Waldorf curriculum.

PARENT AND CHILD WINTER PROGRAM
Begins Saturday January 14 9:30-11:30 for 10 weeks
Parent and Child provides a gentle and nurturing place where families come together once a week in a supportive learning community. Our aim is to protect the grace, magic and wonder of the first 3 years of childhood while honouring the valuable and trying work of raising children.

We immerse the young child in an environment that supports healthy, age-appropriate sensory, social and emotional development and that offers relaxing activity and conversation for the adults.

The morning flows smoothly as the children are carried by the consistent rhythm of creative play, snack, circle, story time and outdoor play. We create a joyous and calm, yet very active environment: we grind flour, bake bread, make butter, play interactive games, sing, say rhymes and verses, and sometimes enjoy a puppet story. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to learn to knit and to work on simple craft projects. Together, we enjoy our delicious organic fresh-baked bread or muffins, tea and fruit.

Every class includes a brief discussion on various parenting and child development topics such as play, discipline, rhythm and routines, sleep, nutrition and media. Parents are encouraged to observe, read, share their insights, request topics and ask questions. Specific individual concerns can be briefly addressed during outdoor play, or by appointment.

We encourage the parent or caregiver to register with their age-appropriate child only (nursing infants excepted) so that both the child and the adult can fully benefit from class interactions. Moms and Dads are welcome to take turns attending.

Please contact Sara Anderson at admissions@waldorfacademy.org for more information.

Therapeutic Eurythmy Workshop

Admission Free
January 31^st, 7-9pm

Join Michael Chapatis and Janet Hendershot for an informative and hands on evening exploring and understanding therapeutic eurythmy and how it can benefit children.

What is Therapeutic Eurythmy?

Eurythmy Therapy is a form of movement therapy, which seeks positive outcomes in physiological, emotional and academic areas.

What are the benefits of Therapeutic Eurythmy?

• Improving posture, mobility, spatial orientation, coordination, breathing, circulation and focus can be addressed.
• A sense of well-being and confidence can be strengthened.
• It can be beneficial in the treatment of many different areas, including but not limited to allergies, anxiety, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and learning difficulties.

Presenters

Michael Chapitis

Eurythmy Diploma/Performing Arts; Pedagogical Eurythmy Certificate; Eurythmy Therapy Diploma/Medical Section, Goetheanum, Switzerland

Michael Chapitis currently works with Kindergarten to Grade Eight students as a part-time Therapeutic Eurythmy specialist at the Halton and Trillium Waldorf Schools and Waldorf Academy in Ontario.  Of note, it takes 7 years to complete the Therapeutic Eurythmy Program.  Michael received much of his mentoring and further training, from renowned educator, Marjorie Spock, who witnessed the creation of Eurythmy under Rudolf Steiner in the early 1900s and who founded Waldorf Schools in North America. Michael offers annual courses in Switzerland to eurythmists and physicians. Michael has been working with Waldorf Academy students since 1999.

Janet Hendershot

B.F.A. (York University), O.C.T., Reading Specialist (University of Toronto), Remedial Specialist (Rudolf Steiner College of Sacramento), Special Education (York University)

Janet has been with the school since 1999 after receiving a diploma in The Extra Lesson and remediation from the Ruldolf Steiner College, Sacramento.  She is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, qualified to teach Kindergarten through Grade Ten and has taught in public schools.

This evening is supported by ATHENA; the Association for Therapeutic Eurythmy in North America

website: www.therapeuticeurythmy.org