Bringing seasonal rhythm, song, and reflection into early childhood practice
Introduction
At The Golden Thread, I offer workshops designed for early childhood educators who want to bring music, movement, seasonal awareness, and reflective practice into their classrooms.
These sessions combine practical tools with soulful insight, supporting children’s whole development—physically, emotionally, and imaginatively. By engaging teachers in gestures, songs, poems, and rhythm, we explore ways to nurture each child’s growth in body, mind, and spirit.
Whether you are new to seasonal teaching or looking to deepen your existing practice, these workshops provide ready-to-use songs, gestures, activities, and reflection prompts to enrich your everyday work with children, helping you create joyful, mindful, and developmentally supportive learning environments.
Professional Development Workshops for Educators
Join Julie MacLeod for Waldorf-inspired, hands-on workshops designed for early childhood educators.
Seasonal Workshops for Early Childhood Educators
Julie MacLeod brings years of Steiner/Waldorf teaching experience. Join her in exploring the mood and developmental gifts of the season, offering practical, hands-on strategies for the classroom.
Through song, movement, poems, and nature-inspired activities, teachers are guided to support children’s language, imagination, sensory engagement, and emotional wellbeing. The sessions provide ready-to-use resources and reflection prompts, helping educators bring the rhythms of the year alive in joyful and meaningful ways.
Spring Workshop
When: September – mid-November
Theme: Awakening and Growth
Focus:
Bringing the mood of spring to life through song, movement, and nature-inspired activities
Integrating songs and poems to express themes of renewal and growth
Supporting sensory, imaginative, and emotional development
Summer Workshop
When: December – February
Theme: Sun, Water, and Outdoor Play
Focus:
Celebrating the vitality and brightness of summer through joyful songs and rhythmic movement
Encouraging expressive play and language through music and verse
Exploring how warmth, light, and social connection nourish children’s confidence and creativity
Autumn Workshop
When: March – mid-May
Theme: Leaves, Wind, and Harvest
Focus:
Exploring the gentle turning inward of autumn through story-rich songs and rhythmic verses
Bringing balance through activities that foster coordination, listening, and emotional steadiness
Encouraging reflection on the classroom’s seasonal rhythm and daily flow
Winter Workshop
When: June – August
Theme: Frost, Snow, Warmth
Focus:
Creating a warm, nurturing atmosphere through songs and steady rhythms
Supporting children’s sense of security and inner calm during the colder months
Exploring gestures and movement that mirror the stillness and beauty of winter’s world _________________________________________
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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Bring the rhythm of the seasons into your classroom.
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Current Workshop:
Awakening to Spring
Step into the mood of Spring through a carefully curated selection of songs, poems, and movement.
Duration: 90 minutes
Early Childhood Educators (individuals or teams)
This workshop guides teachers in:
Learning and practicing spring songs and simple poems, including The Tulip Song, Pitter Patter Rain Drops, He kai kei taku kete, and I Have Heard a Mother Bird
Exploring gestures, movement, and nature-based activities to enhance engagement and support emergent literacy through rhythm, rhyme, and storytelling
Reflecting on the role of seasonal rhythm in supporting children’s sensory, emotional, imaginative, and language development
Receiving practical resources to bring spring, song, and literacy-rich experiences into your classroom routines
Workshop Content
Learn and practice Spring songs and poems.
A Little Seed for Me to Sow, The Tulip Song, Pitter Patter Rain Drops, He kai kei taku kete, I Have Heard a Mother Bird
Include simple gestures and movement to support children’s engagement and literacy
Explore nature-inspired activities
Movement, rhythm, and sensory play that bring songs to life in the classroom
Reflect on seasonal rhythm and teaching practice
Discuss how songs, poems, and gestures support children’s language, imagination, and emotional regulation
Consider how to integrate these into daily routines
Receive practical resources
Printed song sheets, suggested classroom activities, and reflection prompts for immediate use
Workshop Fee/Investment
Individual registration: $65 per participant
Group bookings: Flat rate available
Included:
Printed song and activity sheets
Suggested classroom gestures and movement ideas
Reflection prompts to support teacher practice
Practical, ready-to-use strategies for bringing the mood of spring into your early childhood setting
“A practical and soulful session that nurtures both teacher and child — bringing seasonal rhythm, song, and observation into everyday practice.”
Workshops can be adapted for your team’s specific context or curriculum needs.