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RETHINKING EDUCATION
A Pre-K4 - 8th grade school teaching in the Waldorf Tradition.

✨ First Tour of the School Year! ✨

Join us for our first on-campus tour of the 2026–2027 school year on Wednesday, August 26.

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.

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Ready for a new school year ✨

From community workdays and fresh chalkboard drawings to Teacher Work Week and countless behind-the-scenes preparations, our campus is coming to life once again.

Every classroom has been thoughtfully prepared, every detail considered, and every space made ready to welcome children back for a year of learning, creativity, discovery, and growth.

We are grateful to our families, faculty, and staff whose care and dedication help make Sunrise such a special place.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back! 💛

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Summer learning for teachers, too! ✨

At Sunrise School of Miami, professional development doesn’t stop when the school year ends. This summer, members of our faculty traveled to Toronto to attend the 2026 Summer Festival of Arts and Education at Rudolf Steiner College Canada, joining educators from around the world for a week of study, artistic practice, and professional growth.

All of our lead teachers are trained through credentialed Waldorf teacher education programs, and many continue their studies year after year as part of their commitment to lifelong learning. Through conferences, workshops, artistic work, and ongoing study of child development, our teachers deepen their understanding of how children learn and grow.

Experiences like these allow our faculty to return inspired, renewed, and equipped with fresh insights for the year ahead.
We look forward to welcoming students back with new inspiration and a continued commitment to meaningful, child-centered education. 💛

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What does hands-on learning look like at Sunrise School of Miami? ✨

It means bringing learning to life.

Whether through painting, handwork, music, movement, storytelling, or building, students deepen their understanding by engaging their heads, hearts, and hands. Artistic expression isn’t an extra—it’s woven into the learning process, helping children internalize the stories, concepts, and subjects they explore throughout the year.

In this reel, our Handwork teacher, Elise McLaughlin, shares how we cultivate an environment where children feel safe, known, and at ease.

As Elise beautifully reminds us, “”A relaxed child always learns better.

When children feel a sense of belonging, they are free to be curious, take healthy risks, express themselves, and discover their unique strengths. Meaningful learning doesn’t have to be stressful—it can be joyful, engaging, and deeply human.

Come experience the difference for yourself. We’d love to welcome you to Sunrise School of Miami. 💛

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In 3rd grade, students begin exploring how human beings meet the fundamental needs of life through meaningful, hands-on experiences. As they gain a growing sense of independence, the curriculum invites them to discover how people around the world build, create, and work with the resources available to them.

For their Shelter Project, each student researched a traditional dwelling from a different culture, wrote a report, and prepared a presentation before designing and building a model using natural materials such as clay, wood, and stone.

More than learning about shelters, students develop confidence in their ability to investigate a topic, create something with purpose, and share their knowledge with others—a meaningful milestone in their journey toward greater independence and responsibility.

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As we look back on this past school year, we’re especially grateful for the inspiring visit from educator and author Jack Petrash. One message from his workshop continues to resonate with us especially during the slower rhythm of summer.

“Play is the royal road to childhood happiness and adult brilliance.”
— Joseph Chilton Pearce

When children play, they are fully present. Their hands, minds, and hearts are engaged in the same activity. They are not thinking about what comes next or distracted by the many demands that often pull adults in different directions.

Jack reminded us that this kind of complete attention is something extraordinary. In his words, the deep focus we witness in children’s play is the quality of genius.

As summer unfolds, it’s a beautiful invitation to pause and ask ourselves:

How much time is there for unhurried, imaginative, joyful play?

Sometimes the most important learning isn’t scheduled at all it happens when children are free to wonder, create, and simply be.

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In 4th grade, the study of animals invites students to look beyond facts and classifications. By observing how animals live, move, and relate to their environments, children begin to appreciate the remarkable diversity of the natural world.

To conclude this block, each student researched an animal of their choice and created a three-dimensional habitat diorama, carefully recreating the environment their animal calls home. They then presented their projects to classmates, families, and the school community, sharing what they had discovered through their research.

Through projects like these, students strengthen observation, research, artistic expression, and public speaking skills while learning to see the deep connection between every living being and its habitat.

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Last spring, our Parent-Child Program was filled with joyful discoveries—watching wildlife, splashing in water, gathering flowers, singing songs, sharing stories, and experiencing the beauty of the seasons together.

In these early years, children learn through movement, imitation, play, and meaningful experiences, while parents and caregivers enjoy the opportunity to slow down, connect, and build community alongside them.

🍂 Fall Parent-Child Program is now open for enrollment!
Choose the session that works best for your family:

🍁 Mondays — Beginning August 24
🍁 Wednesdays — Beginning August 26

Each session runs for 8 weeks. See all session dates through the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to welcome new and returning families for another season.

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