Sanderling Waldorf School

Tiny hands, big focus! ✨

There’s something quite powerful about watching a child knit — the concentration, the rhythm, the pride when a few rows come together. Handwork isn’t just a camp activity. It’s how children build patience, fine motor skills, and a deep satisfaction of making something real with their own hands. ✨

In a world of swipes and screens, learning to knit, weave, or sew asks children to slow down, stay present, and discover what they are truly capable of. That’s the kind of summer we believe in at ✨

This summer, children Grades 1-5 are invited to put down the devices and pick up the needles. Screen free. Hands-on. Unforgettable. All are welcome and you’ll find ‘SUMMER CAMP’ linked bio for registration. ✨

At school, our Early Childhood program follows rhythms. Rhythms that are experienced daily, weekly, and seasonally.✨

Our TK/K daily activities flow with a sense of “breathing out” to “breathing in” from the active moments of circle, to the quiet moments of story and rest time.✨

Circle time incorporates both inhaling and exhaling as we all sing and dance, celebrating the seasons and the joy of movement. During class the children are involved in self-directed creative play and teacher-directed practical work. At story time, the children experience the quiet magic of fairy tales by either listening through puppetry or acting it out. Outside play provides another out breath for the children.✨

All transitions between activities are graced with song as the teacher creates a rhythm of active and quiet experiences for the children.✨

Sanderling TK/K classes for 26/27 have limited spaces so we encourage parents to submit an online application and tour campus as soon as possible. We have linked summer tours and how to apply in bio.✨

Our last tour of the school year is tomorrow, June 3rd at 8:45am and it’s not too late to join us! We have linked the tour RSVP in our bio and we so look forward to meeting you! ✨

Not to worry if you can’t join us tomorrow! We welcome your online application for the 26/27 school year and we will be arranging for summer tours as well. ✨

A year in Waldorf education is filled with celebration. At our foundation, Waldorf recognizes the wholeness and connection human beings have with all life. This is seen in our observance of changes in the seasons with community festivals such as: Michaelmas, Diwali, Martinmas, Winter Spiral, Santa Lucia, and May Faire. ✨

Our community festivals connect us with traditional cultures the world over. These events become opportunities to experience nature’s seasonal changes, but also opportunities to learn about one’s own inner movement through the seasons of change as well. ✨

Join us on a tour to learn more about how Waldorf festivals meet children at each stage of development. We’ve linked upcoming dates and times in our bio. ✨

Circle of Wonder Camp: Movement, Rhythm & Ubuntu Spirit is Week 1 of Summer Camp 2026! ✨

Our experienced instructor, Mr. Mashobane Moruthane, has crafted a fun-filled experience that will have your child engaged, active, and inspired. Daily activities include rhythmical exercises like drumming, stick drumming, and gumboots dancing, as well as games and team-building challenges. Week 1 will also offer circus skills training, gardening, outdoor exploration, and artistic expression. ✨

Our camps allow children to develop new skills, build lasting friendships, and take home unforgettable memories. Mr. Moruthane will be joined by a fun-loving and active assistant, ensuring a supportive and energetic environment for all participants. ✨

The camp culminates in an exciting presentation featuring African drumming performances, circus acts, and an art exhibit. ✨

To reserve a spot - camp registration is linked in our bio. Sanderling welcomes you to join and we are thrilled to host camp again this summer! ✨

Meaningful work while preserving the joy of childhood can be felt in our Sweet Pea TK/K class! Early Childhood program is a bridge between home and school for the young child. ✨

Our students help prepare a warm organic snack each day - chopping, stirring, and setting the table - building practical life skills and a love of nourishing food. ✨

At this time of year, the children are handcrafting tool kits and puppets! The handwork is not only beautiful but rhythmic, consistently woven throughout the week engaging the child’s will and developing fine motor skills. ✨

Join our Head of Admissions on Thursday, May 28th at 8:45am to learn more about applying for the 26/27 school year! ✨

We added a tour date in May!! The next ‘A Day At The Waldorf School Tour’ is Thursday, May 28th and we welcome you to our campus before the end of the school year! ✨

Our tour is organized to show the full range of the Waldorf approach from Early Childhood and Elementary School to Middle School.✨

We host a parent only tour so we can capture full attention and speak freely during our limited time together. ✨

We begin at 9am with fresh baked sourdough bread and coffee on our expansive outdoor play space. We also have class visits, parent testimonials, and dedicated time for Q&A. Should you choose to submit your application after the tour, you’ll receive a discount of $50 off the application fee! ✨

We look forward to hosting our next tour on Thursday, May 28th and we invite you to RSVP with the ‘SCHEDULE A TOUR’ link in our bio. ✨

Who’s looking for hands-on screen free learning for their children? At we integrate hands-on learning in all programs - TK/K through Grade 8! ✨

In Grade 3 the children are studying ancient grains with focus on how we use them and where grains come from. The children hand-grind grain which engages the whole body, develops fine and gross motor skills, and provides a calming, rhythmic activity. The children also learn nutritional value and reverence for nature. ✨

This is just one of many examples of how our children get to experience hands-on learning at Sanderling. Join us for an upcoming tour to learn more with tour days and times are linked in our bio! ✨

📣 North County SD folks 📣 Your local Waldorf summer camp is in Vista, Ca! is offering camps for TK/K children and Grades 1-5 children with spaces still available! ✨

Early Childhood (TK/K) camps are an ideal way for your child to experience Waldorf class rhythm. And Grades 1-5 camps enliven a child’s imagination just as we do during the school year. Themes include:

✨Circle of Wonder: Movement, Rhythm & Ubuntu Spirit (June 22–26)
✨The Rhythm of the Hands: Handwork & Creation (June 29–July 3 & July 6–10)
✨Fairy Homes & The Four Elements (July 13–17)
✨Castles & The Gifts of Nature (July 20–24)
✨The Listening Ear: A Week of Strings Music (July 27–31)

$100 OFF - when signing up for all weeks in either age range! See link in our bio for more details and registration. We are thrilled to open our doors to North County SD again this summer! ✨

Learning That Lives in the Whole Child - What do we mean by this?

In the Waldorf elementary years, the Class Teacher accompanies the same group of children from Grade 1 through Grade 5, sometimes beyond. This continuity of relationship is at the heart of Waldorf education. The teacher knows each child deeply, and the curriculum is shaped to meet the children where they are in their development. ✨

Every subject is taught through the arts. History comes alive through drama and storytelling. Mathematics is introduced through movement and rhythm. Language arts grow from the rich soil of fairy tales, fables, and mythology. The child’s imagination is not a distraction from learning, it is the very vehicle through which lasting understanding is built. ✨

At Sanderling, our elementary program spans Grades 1 through 5, serving children from approximately age 6 to 11. Specialty subjects, including music, eurythmy, Spanish, German, handwork, and movement, complement the Main Lesson curriculum throughout the week. ✨

Join our Head of Admissions for an in-depth tour over fresh baked sourdough bread and coffee on Wednesday, May 13th at 9am to learn more! RSVP is linked in our bio. ✨