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Monday 8:45am - 3:15pm Tuesday 8:45am - 3:15pm Wednesday 8:45am - 3:15pm Thursday 8:45am - 3:15pm

Willow Tree/Friends of Willow Tree

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Willow Tree/Friends of Willow Tree

We are an enrichment program that uses Waldorf methods of education for TK/Kindergarten - 8th grade.

Willow Tree is a Waldorf-Inspired program located in Fallbrook, CA. Willow Tree is a place where children experience the joy of learning in an environment rich in challenging academic programs and active community involvement. While upholding high standards for personal responsibility, students are encouraged to explore the world around them and to have the courage to take risks. The Willow Tree c

ommunity nurtures each child’s innate inquisitiveness and ingenuity, while ensuring that their confidence keeps pace with their capabilities.

08/23/2026

Family Work Day 🌿

Family Work Day is such a meaningful part of the beginning of our educational journey together. Just five days before the academic year begins, we gather as a community to roll up our sleeves, lend a hand, and put our collective effort toward preparing and beautifying our campus.

From washing windows and raking mulch to organizing tree stumps, weeding garden beds, sanding picnic tables, painting friendship benches, organizing the recess shed, ironing silks, sorting pencil rolls and labeling cubbies, there are so many little details that go into preparing our center for a new year. And as the saying goes, many hands make light work!

More than the work itself, we love what Family Work Day represents. Our children get to see that their campus is something we all care for together—that we each have a part to play in creating the beautiful, welcoming space where they will learn, grow, and build community.

We are so grateful to all of the families who were able to come out and contribute their time, energy, and helping hands. ❤️

And now… we have just one more sleep before we begin! The classrooms are ready, the campus is shining, and our hearts are full of anticipation.

We can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces on Monday! 🌿✨

08/13/2026

✨ The Willow Tree team is back! ✨

The halls are beginning to come alive again as our staff gathers to prepare for another beautiful school year.

Before the children fill our classrooms with laughter, questions, creativity, and wonder, there is a season of preparation; of planning, dreaming, learning, organizing, and coming together as a team.

We are so grateful for the thoughtful, dedicated educators who pour so much heart into creating a place where children can feel known, supported, and inspired to grow.

A new year is on the horizon, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back to Willow Tree. 🌿

Here’s to a year of wonder, discovery, connection, and growing together.

Welcome back, Willow Tree staff! We’re so happy you’re here. 💛

08/10/2026

🌿Sixth Grade at Willow Tree 🌿
A small class. A meaningful difference.

Sixth grade is a remarkable threshold.

Children are beginning to see the world with new eyes; becoming more independent, asking deeper questions, developing their own ideas, and discovering who they are within a larger community.

At Willow Tree, we believe this stage deserves more than simply preparing students for the next grade.

It deserves time, attention, connection, and space to grow.

Our small class size allows teachers to truly know each student; not just academically, but as a whole person. There is room for questions, conversation, collaboration, creativity, and the occasional moment of uncertainty that comes with growing up.

In our Waldorf-inspired approach, sixth grade brings a beautiful balance of wonder and structure, imagination and reason, independence and belonging.

Students are encouraged to think critically while continuing to engage with the world through art, movement, hands-on experiences, and meaningful academic work.

🌱 A smaller class means more opportunities to be seen.
🌱 More meaningful teacher-student relationships.
🌱 More space to ask questions and find your voice.
🌱 A stronger sense of belonging within the classroom community.

And right now, we have space in our 6th grade classroom.

If you're looking for an educational environment where your child won't get lost in the crowd, we'd love to invite you to learn more about sixth grade at Willow Tree.

Small class. Big opportunity to grow.

✨ Enrollment is currently open for 6th grade. To schedule a tour, please email us at [email protected]

07/31/2026

🌿Now Enrolling Tk & Kindergarten!🌿

Childhood is meant to be cherished.

At Willow Tree, our Tk & Kindergarten classroom offers a gentle bridge between home and school, where each child is nurtured through warmth, wonder, and meaningful play. Surrounded by natural materials, seasonal rhythms, songs, stories, art, and time spent outdoors, children develop the confidence, creativity, and social-emotional foundation that prepares them for a lifelong love of learning.

Our days unfold in a comforting rhythm, balancing purposeful work, imaginative play, movement, and rest, creating a sense of security while honoring the unique development of each child.

If you're looking for an early childhood program where joy, curiosity, and connection are all at the heart of each day, we'd love to welcome your family.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule a tour.

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06/12/2026

As the curtain gently falls on the 2025–2026 school year, our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you to each family who has entrusted us with the privilege of walking alongside your children on their educational journey.

With the close of every school year comes a season of both farewell and anticipation. We lovingly send some families on to new adventures, while looking forward to welcoming many of you back again in the autumn.

May your summer be filled with sunshine, wonder, unhurried days, and joyful moments together. We look forward to seeing familiar faces return and watching your children step through our doors once more at the end of August, ready for a new year of growth, discovery, and community.

Wishing you all a beautiful and restorative summer. 🌿☀️🍃

— The Willow Tree Faculty & Staff 🌳

05/31/2026

🌿 Join the Willow Tree Family 🌿

Willow Tree, a Waldorf-inspired enrichment center, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Upper Grades Teacher to join our community for the 2026–2027 school year.

This unique opportunity allows a teacher to journey with the same class through the upper grades, beginning with our current 5th-grade class and continuing through 6th grade. We are seeking an educator who brings warmth, confidence, strong classroom leadership, personal accountability, and a deep commitment to supporting children during these transformative years.

At Willow Tree, we partner with homeschooling families to provide a rich, developmentally appropriate education rooted in connection, community, and wonder. Our teachers serve not only as guides for their students but also as mentors and collaborators with parents, helping to cultivate a thriving and supportive learning community.

✨ What We Offer:
• Competitive salary
• Small class sizes
• Monday–Thursday student schedule
• Paid prep time (20 hours/week)
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• CalSavers retirement program
• $1,500 annual professional development stipend
• Tuition remission

✨ Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• California Teaching Credential and/or Waldorf Teaching Certificate
• CPR Certification

📅 Start Date: July 2026 (Summer Training)

To Apply:
• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Letters of Reference

If you are called to meaningful work with children, value strong relationships with families, and wish to be part of a collaborative and nurturing educational community, we would love to hear from you.

Please share with the educators in your life who may be looking for their next teaching home. 🌱

05/11/2026

From our hearts to yours, we wish you and your loved ones a beautiful and joy-filled Mother’s Day! 🌿✨🌸

05/07/2026

✨ Friends of Willow Tree is Growing! ✨

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

🌿 Handwork Teacher
🪵 Woodwork Teacher
🍎 Learning Coach / Teaching Assistant

Come join a warm, creative, and dynamic team at our Waldorf-inspired enrichment center serving TK/K–8th grade students. We are seeking passionate individuals who value meaningful learning, creativity, connection, and nurturing the whole child.

If you love working with children in a collaborative and inspiring environment, we would love to hear from you!

✨ Visit our website for full position details and application information.

https://friendsofwillowtree.org/career-opportunities

05/02/2026

✨️🌸MAY DAY🌸✨️

May Day in our Waldorf community is a joyful celebration of spring, renewal, and the rhythms of the earth. As flowers bloom and the days grow longer, we gather to mark this seasonal turning point with song, movement, and time-honored traditions like the Maypole dance and the weaving of flower crowns.

These celebrations are more than just beautiful moments; they are an essential part of Waldorf education. Festivals like May Day help children experience the year as a living cycle, fostering a deep connection to nature, community, and a sense of belonging in the world. Through shared ritual and celebration, children feel held in something larger than themselves, strengthening both their social bonds and their inner sense of rhythm and security.

May Day reminds us to pause, to celebrate beauty, and to welcome the abundance of the season together. 🌸✨

04/29/2026

In Third Grade, students took an exciting step into independent research with their very first reports and projects, each child exploring a different dwelling from around the world. From yurts to adobe homes, stilt houses to loghouses, hales to igloos, each project opened a window into the ways people have shaped shelter in relationship with climate, landscape, culture, and community.

Through studying dwellings, students begin to understand that a home is more than a structure, it reflects human ingenuity, necessity, tradition, and connection to place. In Waldorf Third Grade, this work is especially meaningful, as the curriculum meets the child at a developmental stage where they are exploring practical life, the work of human hands, and how people meet earthly needs. Learning about dwellings helps ground children in questions of shelter, belonging, and the many ways people live throughout the world.

We are so proud of the care, curiosity, and creativity each student brought to their first research project. What a joy to see every child become both a learner and a teacher, sharing their unique dwelling with the class and helping weave together a richer understanding of our human family. 🌍🏡

Address

PO Box 1505
Bonsall, CA
92003

Opening Hours

Monday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Tuesday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Wednesday	8:45am - 3:15pm
Thursday	8:45am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+17602603155

Website

http://www.friendsofwillowtree.org/

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