Bringing seasonal rhythm, song, and reflection into early childhood practice
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
Bring the Seasons Alive in Your Classroom
Join Julie MacLeod for Waldorf-inspired, hands-on workshops designed for early childhood educators.
Explore seasonal songs, poems, gestures, and nature-based activities that support emergent literacy, sensory development, and imaginative play.
Learn how to use songs and poems as a vehicle for seasonal storytelling through gesture, movement, and observation.
Spring Workshop
When: September – mid-November
Theme: Awakening and Growth
Focus:
Experiencing spring’s rhythms and patterns
Gestures, movement, and nature-inspired activities
Integrating songs and poems to bring seasonal stories to life
Supporting sensory, imaginative, and emotional development
Summer Workshop
When: December – February
Theme: Sun, Water, and Outdoor Play
Focus:
Celebrating warmth, light, and abundance
Outdoor movement and rhythm activities
Using song and poetic gestures to convey seasonal stories
Enhancing language, imagination, and emergent literacy
Autumn Workshop
When: March – mid-May
Theme: Leaves, Wind, and Harvest
Focus:
Exploring change and natural cycles
Movement, rhythm, and nature-based gestures
Using songs and poems to convey seasonal stories through imagery and action
Encouraging descriptive language and seasonal awareness
Winter Workshop
When: June – August
Theme: Frost, Snow, Warmth
Focus:
Inviting calm and reflection
Gestures, rhythm, and indoor movement inspired by frost and snow
Integrating poetic storytelling through imagery, song, and gesture
Supporting literacy, expressive language, and observation of seasonal rhythms
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Workshop Fees & Details
Individual teachers: $65 per person
Groups: flat rate available (please contact for details)
Duration: 90 minutes – 2 hours
Format: Experiential, interactive, and reflective
Materials: Seasonal and adaptable; handouts provided
Audience: Early childhood educators seeking practical, seasonal, nature aligned activities
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