Sunbridge Institute

10/09/2026

🌿 Wisdom Worth Sharing: A Conversation with Nancy Blanning

What can a lifetime dedicated to Waldorf education teach us?

We’re delighted to share a special interview featuring Sunbridge Early Childhood Teacher Education program co-director Nancy Blanning, as part of Voices of Waldorf Elders, an oral-history project dedicated to preserving the stories, experiences, and wisdom of longtime Waldorf educators.

In this thoughtful, in-depth conversation with Waldorf class teacher and teacher mentor Roel op ’t Ende, Nancy reflects on her journey and shares insights shaped by years of dedication to Waldorf early childhood education.
A world-renowned educator, Nancy brings extraordinary wisdom, talent, and heart to her work, and we are fortunate to have her as part of the Sunbridge community.

✨ Take some time to listen, reflect, and be inspired by a remarkable voice in Waldorf education.

🎥 Watch the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRTUhFAZHiw

10/07/2026

🌿 How Can We Better Meet the Needs of Today’s Children?

Join Sunbridge online for a workshop series on Deepening the Picture of the Whole Child: Integrating Waldorf Wisdom with Current Sensory Integration Research and Relationship to Neurodiversity led by Nancy Blanning, our Early Childhood program co-director. This workshop is designed for both early childhood educators and grades one and two teachers.

📅 Series begins: Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2:00–4:00 pm EDT
💻 Online

This professional development series brings Waldorf understanding into conversation with current research on sensory integration and neurodiversity, helping educators expand the ways they observe, understand, and support the individual children in their care.

📍This workshop is being presented as a series of two-hour Saturday sessions starting on October 17 (individual sessions may not be signed up for separately).
→ Sessions continue throughout the school year, including:
November 7, December 12, January 9, and more.

👉 Registration is open!
Reserve your place for October 17 and learn more about the full seven-session series:
https://www.sunbridge.edu/event-details/deepening-the-picture-of-the-whole-child-2026-10-17-14-00

09/24/2026

🍎 High School Teachers: Experience Sunbridge This Year!

Looking for meaningful professional development—or curious about Waldorf high school teacher education?

Sunbridge invites high school teachers to join us for our 2026–27 online Friday–Saturday weekends and experience our Waldorf High School Teacher Education (WHSTE) program firsthand.

✨ Here are our weekends coming up this year:
October 2–3, 2026
November 20–21, 2026

More to come in the beginning of 2027!
January 22–23, 2027
March 5–6, 2027
April 30–May 1, 2027

→ Register @ https://www.sunbridge.edu/event-details/2026-27-high-school-teacher-education-weekends-2026-10-02-19-00

Whether you’re seeking professional development or exploring the next step in your teaching journey, this is a great way to discover what Sunbridge’s High School Teacher Education program is all about. 🌿

09/17/2026

🍂 Meet Sunbridge This October!

Curious about Sunbridge Institute and Waldorf teacher education? Join us for our Fall 2026 Meet & Greet and get to know the people, programs, and community that make Sunbridge such a special place to learn.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
💻 Online

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, ask questions, learn more about our teacher education programs, and discover what your own path into Waldorf education could look like. 🌿

Whether you’re considering becoming a Waldorf teacher or simply interested in learning more, we’d love to meet you!

✨ Learn more:
https://www.sunbridge.edu/event-details/meet-greet-fall-2026

👉 Register:
https://form.jotform.com/SunbridgeInstitute/meetngreet-teacher-ed-prog-Oct26

09/15/2026

While this article focuses on university-level education, the research, examples, and implications cited offer important information and warnings for teachers and students at all stages of learning.

As A.I. upends education, university leaders have been all over the map about how to respond. It can be very confusing for students.

09/05/2026

🍎 Back to School! 🌿

As classrooms come alive again and a new school year begins, we’re sending our warmest wishes to all the teachers in the Sunbridge community and beyond.

May the year ahead bring meaningful connections, moments of discovery, plenty of creativity, and the joy that comes from watching your students learn and grow.

Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead! ✨📚

09/03/2026

🎓 Do You Need a Certification to Become a Waldorf Teacher?

If you’re considering a career in Waldorf education, you may be wondering what kind of training or certification you need—and how Waldorf teacher education differs from traditional teacher preparation.

Our latest blog breaks it down, including what Waldorf teacher certification means, why training matters, and what to consider when choosing a teacher education program.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore Waldorf teaching or are ready to take the next step, this is a great place to start. 🌿

👉 Read: Waldorf Teacher Certification Explained
https://www.sunbridge.edu/post/waldorf-teacher-certification-explained

North America's oldest Waldorf teacher education institute. Low-residency Early Childhood, Elementary & High School programs, plus courses & workshops.

08/27/2026

Did you know?
Free play is considered essential learning in Waldorf early childhood education.🛝

When children engage in imaginative, self-directed play, they're doing much more than having fun. They're developing creativity, language, social skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-confidence—all through experiences they create themselves.
Rather than directing every moment, Waldorf educators carefully prepare environments that encourage curiosity, exploration, and meaningful play.

At Sunbridge, we help teachers understand how thoughtful guidance and purposeful environments can nurture lifelong learners.

Interested in our Early Childhood Teacher program?
Join us at a Meet and Greet in October to learn more: https://www.sunbridge.edu/event-details/meet-greet-fall-2026

08/20/2026

Why are the arts woven into every subject in Waldorf education? 🎨

Art isn't treated as an "extra"—it's a way of learning.

Drawing, painting, music, movement, storytelling, and handwork help students engage with ideas through both head and heart. Artistic experiences strengthen observation, creativity, perseverance, and critical thinking while making learning more memorable and meaningful.

At Sunbridge, we prepare educators to integrate the arts into everyday teaching, helping students build both knowledge and imagination.

Interested in our Elementary Teacher program? Join us at a Meet and Greet in October to learn more: link in bio

08/18/2026

Media usage and its effects on children is a constant discussion topic in Waldorf communities and in parent meetings. Here's a current article on the topic that teachers (and admissions staffers!) might want to share with parents as the new school year begins.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/technology/silicon-valley-tech-fans-children.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6VA.OG3R.jA3Lewa0_mwy&smid=url-share

North America's oldest Waldorf teacher education institute. Low-residency Early Childhood, Elementary & High School programs, plus courses & workshops.