Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy

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Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthroposophy

Waldorf teacher training programs, summer courses, & year-round workshops in professional development, leadership, parenting and Waldorf Education.

Sound Circle Center is an independent, not-for-profit adult learning community. Sound Circle Center offers inspiring Waldorf teacher education programs, summer courses, and year-round workshops in professional development, leadership, parenting and Waldorf Education. The teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf Education, are at the heart of our mission, and we are dedicated to the support of Waldorf Education in the Pacific Northwest and all of North America.

04/23/2026

Join us on May 4th at 5:00pm PT for an online presentation on the practical and inner dimensions of becoming a Waldorf teacher.

Our Early Childhood and Grades Program Directors will offer a window into the art of working with children in a Waldorf setting—and how a training program can support both your professional growth and your own becoming.

Across 25 months, Sound Circle Center students are immersed in the theory, practice, and living study of Waldorf education. Our graduates emerge not only skilled and confident in the classroom, but more deeply connected to the spiritual and social dimensions of this work.

There will be time for your questions, an overview of our yearly schedule and tuition, and a chance to meet faculty.

Why attend now? Early enrollment unlocks access to AWSNA loans and grants, our student communication channels for lodging and transportation, and the ability to begin preparing for summer session with confidence.

Register today at our website or the link in our bio.
www.soundcirclecenter.org
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04/22/2026

Some lessons live in the mouth before they reach the ear.

The Art of Teaching Spanish begins where textbooks end—with the living voice, the singing heart, and the willing body.

For five mornings this July, join Clara Vélez and Ornella Betancourt to explore what awakens when we teach Spanish the Waldorf way. Through song, conversation, and role playing, you will move beyond rote learning into something living.

This course is for new and experienced teachers. It is taught entirely in Spanish. And it might just remind you why you fell in love with teaching this language in the first place.

July 6–10 | 8am–12pm PT | Online

Click on the link in our bio for more information and how to register.

Visit our Professional Development page for information on our other Summer Online Courses - https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

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04/17/2026

What if aftercare could be more than a bridge between school and home—what if it were a true extension of the Waldorf rhythm?

Join Stephanie Packer & Daniel Packer for a live online introductory course on creating a vibrant, integrated Aftercare Program for the Waldorf School.

Over two sessions, you'll explore:
+ Foundational pedagogical principles
+ Child development from EC to grades
+ Daily, weekly & seasonal rhythms
+ The unique opportunities & challenges of being an Aftercare Teacher

Plus, receive a resource packet with sample recipes, game ideas, crafts, and a sample rhythm to guide your program.

June 22 & 23, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
Live online via Zoom

Space is limited.

Click on the link in our bio to learn more or visit the Professional Development page of our website - https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

04/13/2026

Join us on June 13 & 14 for a two-part online workshop introducing the Waldorf approach to drawing in the grade school. Participants will build foundational skills using beeswax block crayons and chalk for blackboard drawings, exploring form, gesture, and composition through guided exercises. This course is designed for class teachers, subject teachers, and student teachers seeking to deepen their artistic capacity in service of the curriculum.

Topics covered will include:

- The Waldorf approach to drawing in grades 1–6
- Working with four key subjects: the human form, animals, nature, and buildings
- Form drawing, geometry, and mythology in the upper grades
- Using beeswax block crayons, pencils, and chalk for blackboard drawing
- Exploring line, symmetry, gesture, movement, and spatial relationships
- Composition through both structured and creative exercises

This workshop is offered in two parts:

1st–3rd grade focus: Foundational skills for drawing humans, animals, nature, and buildings using block crayons and chalk

4th–6th grade focus: Deepening practice through form drawing, geometry, and mythology using pencils and chalk

Participants will leave with practical exercises and artistic confidence to bring drawing alive in their own classrooms.

Register today on our website at https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development
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03/26/2026

Check out this year's offerings on Professional Development courses for new and current teachers!

Courses begin June 2026
- Cultivating a Waldorf Aftercare Program
- The Art of Teaching Spanish
- Storytelling Puppetry and the Foundations of Literacy in Early Childhood
- The Art of Drawing
- Creating a Circle of Warmth and Love

Link in our bio or https://www.soundcirclecenter.org/programs/professional-development

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02/02/2026

Registration is Open for our Spring offering of Stepping Into The Classroom!

Join this popular course for Waldorf Substitute teachers to gain practical and valuable guidance for stepping into the classroom.

This course is ideal for people new to Waldorf education and parents looking to play a larger role in their child's school.

In the two sessions, you will:

~ Gain guided observations of classroom dynamics with the opportunity to reflect on them, inquire, and learn with a seasoned teacher.
~ Gain practical skills for classroom management and leading class activities in the various grades with confidence.
~ Learn about the rhythm of the lesson and how to orient in each part.
~ Learn some strategies to empower your work with the students.
~ Gain introductory insight into the methods and intentions of a Waldorf lesson, to better prepare you to step into the Waldorf classroom.

Session 1:
~ Introduction to Waldorf Pedagogy and the structure of the lesson.
~ How to approach the role of Substitute Teacher.
~ Exploration of classroom observations.

Session 2:
~ Strategies for Classroom Management
~ Age-appropriate activities through the Grades.
Suggestions based on classroom observations.

Dates: Online - March 17 and 24, 2026, from 1:00 am-2:30 pm PST

Visit www.soundcirclecenter.org for more information and how to register.

We also have a special offer for school's when they register at least three participants. Email [email protected] for details.

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01/21/2026

Transform Education - Transform Yourself

Join Sound Circle Center’s next Virtual Open House on March 3 at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm EST. Learn more about our program and what it means to be a Waldorf teacher.

is more than just a teacher training program—it’s a transformative experience. By joining us, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to personal and social renewal through the study and practice of Arts and Anthroposophy. You’ll leave our program not only as a skilled Waldorf teacher but also as a more self-aware, inspired individual, ready to make a lasting impact on the world.

We are currently enrolling for our 2026 Early Childhood and Grades Teacher Training Cohort!

Inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s vision of spiritual and social awakening, our 25-month program immerses you in the art of Waldorf education, blending Anthroposophical studies, child development, and practical teaching skills. Whether you’re already working in a classroom or are new to Waldorf education, our flexible in-service and pre-service options make this nourishing and transformative program accessible. Join Sound Circle Center and become a confident, compassionate educator while contributing to a movement that honors the goodness, beauty, and truth of childhood.

Visit or www.soundcirclecenter.org for more information and how to register.
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12/30/2025

Ever wish for a single book that tells you exactly what and how to teach?

“We should not learn to teach out of any book other than the one lying open before us and consisting of the children themselves.” - Rudolf Steiner

The most essential book is the child in front of you. Learning to "read" the child—through deep observation—is the art at the very heart of the Waldorf curriculum. This practice doesn't just inform your teaching; it cultivates new capacities within you as an educator.

Join us for a profound 3-day professional development course to master this foundational art.

WHERE IS THE BOOK? The Art of Child Observation as the Source of the Curriculum

In this course, we will practice the traditional Waldorf "Child Study" method in three stages:
🔍 Forming a picture of the child
🔍 Enquiring into the causes
🔍 Finding helpful measures

Through practical and artistic work, we’ll immerse ourselves in this transformative practice together.

DETAILS:
🗓 Dates: February 17-19, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:30 - 6:00 PM each day
📍 Location: South Whidbey Community Center, Langley, WA
💝 Snacks, coffee & tea provided daily.

Led by Anouk Tompot, anouktompot, an educator of 30+ years with a deep background in human development, Psychosynthesis, and Anthroposophy.

Early Bird Price: $95 (good through January 9, 2026)

👉 Secure your spot now! Link in bio for more information and how to register.
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12/10/2025

Join us at the Seattle Waldorf School Winter Faire!

❄️ When: This Saturday, December 12, starting at 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Seattle Waldorf School's Meadowbrook Campus
2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125

We invite you to visit the Sound Circle Center book table! Discover a curated selection of new and gently used books, including:
• Anthroposophical titles
• Children’s books
• Books on Waldorf education and more!

It’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn about Sound Circle Center’s Teacher Training Program and professional development courses for teachers, administrators, and community members.

🌟 A special invitation to our SCC alumni and friends! Please stop by our table—we would love to reconnect, hear how you are doing, and share what’s new at SCC.

Come for the books, stay for the community and conversation. We can't wait to see you there!
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12/09/2025

The world needs trained Waldorf teachers now more than ever!

Join us on January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm PT for an online presentation of the practical and inner aspects of becoming a trained Waldorf teacher.

Our Early Childhood and Grades Program Directors will provide you with a picture of what it means to work with children in a Waldorf school setting.

Through an intensive format that integrates Foundation studies over a 25 month period, Sound Circle Center students are immersed in the theory and practice of Waldorf education to stand before their students inspired and confident.

There will be time for questions and an overview of our yearly schedule and tuition costs as well as a chance to meet members of our faculty and alumni.

Register at our website today! www.soundcirclecenter.org
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Address

2728 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA
98125

Telephone

+12069259199

Website

http://www.SoundCircleCenter.org/

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