Sunrise School of Miami - Teaching in the Waldorf Tradition

09/24/2026

09/18/2026

The Importance of Meaningful Work in Kindergarten ⭐️

Sometimes, the most meaningful moments in Kindergarten look very simple.

Folding a piece of fabric. Putting materials back where they belong. Tidying the classroom together. These everyday tasks are an important part of the children’s experience at school.

At this age, children are developing their will—their ability to act with intention, follow through, and take part in the world around them. When they are given real, meaningful tasks, they experience that their actions matter and that they have an important role to play in their community.

There is also something beautiful that happens when children become familiar with the rhythm of the classroom. They know what comes next. They learn to move from one activity to another without being constantly directed, gradually becoming more independent and confident in the flow of the day.

Rather than rushing from one thing to the next, they learn to finish, care for what they have used, and make space for what comes next.

These quiet moments of purposeful work are part of how children learn to care for themselves, for others, and for the world around them. 💛

09/17/2026

In the early grades, watercolor painting offers children a beautiful way to experience color—not as something to name or reproduce, but as something to observe, explore, and feel.

Working with wet paper and flowing colors, children watch as one color meets another, blends, changes, and creates something unique.

There is no need to rush or make the painting look like something specific. They quietly immerse themselves in the process.

In this video, our 3rd graders work with three colors, discovering how colors interact with each other and the water, while gradually developing brush control, coordination, patience, observation, concentration, and care.

09/12/2026

✨Entering the Festival Season with Purpose 

As autumn arrives and the days grow shorter, we are invited to turn inward—to pause, reflect, and notice the light we carry within.

Our fall festivals offer meaningful moments along this journey:

🐉Michaelmas calls us to courage.

🏮Martinmas invites compassion.

🕯️Advent Walk brings us toward inner light.

✨St. Nicholas offers a time for reflection and wisdom.

Each festival gives us something to experience, practice, and carry with us beyond the celebration.

As we enter this season together, may we walk into these moments with intention and purpose—meeting challenges with courage, caring for one another, making space for reflection, and keeping our inner light bright.

Courage. Compassion. Wisdom. Light.

09/10/2026

What does it mean to educate the whole child?

At Sunrise School of Miami, learning extends beyond academics. Children are given opportunities to think deeply, create with their hands, move their bodies, connect with nature, and develop meaningful relationships.

Through a Head, Heart & Hands approach, we strive to create an education that meets children where they are — and helps them grow with curiosity, confidence, creativity, and joy.

✨Curious to experience it for yourself? Join us for our upcoming tour on September 16th! (Link in bio)

09/04/2026

In August, our fifth graders welcomed the beauty and traditions of Kerala through a joyful celebration of Onam! Together, we created a colorful pookalam, heard the story of King Mahabali, sang, played traditional games, tried on traditional clothing including a sari and mundu, created Onam cards and shared a mini-sadhya served on banana leaves.

We were especially grateful to welcome a guest from Kerala, who shared stories of growing up in India, introduced the children to Malayalam language and culture, and taught them to write Happy Onam in the graceful, rounded forms of Malayalam script!

A beautiful day of storytelling, art, music, food, play and living culture.

09/03/2026

Join us for an on-campus tour on Wednesday, September 16th.

School tours are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our educational approach, explore our beautiful campus, visit classrooms, and have your questions answered by members of our admissions team.

Whether you’re exploring kindergarten, elementary, or middle school options, we’d love to welcome you and share what makes Sunrise School of Miami so special.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

08/31/2026

Meet the 2026–2027 faculty & staff.

Wile we take our work seriously, we believe there’s room for laughter, too.
For thoughtful conversations and playful ones.
For high expectations and open hearts.
For learning from one another as much as from the children we teach.
Welcoming a new group of children each year is part of our journey, and so is growing together as a faculty and school.
Here’s to another year of academic rigor and joyful learning, intention and spontaneity, focus and wonder, hard work and a good laugh along the way.