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LifeWays Fundamentals
Chicago, IL
Held at Da Vinci Waldorf School
Join us for a five-day in-person retreat to fill your tool kit with:
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The basics of early childhood and how to support this critical phase of development
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An introduction to the Living Arts
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How to create sustainable and nourishing rhythms with attention to transitions
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An understanding of the importance of play and how to support it
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How to build effective relationships with partners, parents, colleagues
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Basics in storytelling, as well as an experience of songs and games for children
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Basic skills in handwork, festival craft, watercolor painting, nature table creation
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**PLUS enjoy a week of nourishing self-care with delicious, organic meals, time in nature, movement classes, and the camaraderie of an established community to support and inspire you in the future!**
After the in-person retreat:
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You have the FREE option of joining a LifeWays lead pedagogue and their cohorts in a five-session (Zoom) book study of Life is the Curriculum as well as time for open Q&A and sharing with your cohort peers. Each session will last 1.5 hours, one hour of discussing the book and 30 minutes of Q&A.
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You also have the option of purchasing one-on-one mentoring sessions with a lead pedagogue to further support your unique needs. A one-hour telephone session is available for $100, or three one-hour sessions for $250.
**For early childhood teachers and caregivers, this course qualifies for 35 hours of Continuing Education credits after the retreat, and an additional 10 hours if you participate in and complete the Book Study!
Reach out to the Student Services Coordinator of your location to let them know you have enrolled, or are in the process of enrolling, and they can assist you with any questions that arise.
Student Services Coordinator
Name: Sarah Canga
lead teacher for the Apple Blossom Garden in Early Childhood at Divinci Waldorf School
Email: scanga@davinciwaldorf.org
I have a masters degree in Oriental Medicine and a bachelor's degree in Nutrition as well as certificates in Massage Therapy and Yoga teacher training.
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Before having children I taught at College of Lake County, Oakton Community College and National University of Health Sciences as well as having a private practice offering holistic health care: acupuncture, herbal medicine and therapeutic bodywork. I also have 3 children who are my greatest teachers!
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What attracted me most to Waldorf education was the beauty, reverence, time outdoors, and how the curriculum meets the children exactly where they are developmentally. I wanted my children to love to learn, to be critical thinkers/problem solvers and be compassionate, well rounded people.
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I love walking the halls of Da Vinci Waldorf School and seeing so many smiling faces everyday. The dedication of the faculty and staff pushes me to be a better teacher and human being. I love how deeply the teachers know the students and how truly seen the children are. I hope that all children keep with them their sense of wonder and curiosity.
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In my free time, I love to garden and pull weeds and take care of our chickens with my children. I can often be found in the evenings with a mug of tea and yarn on my knitting needles. I also love to bake and cook and recently took up ballet.