Our Programs
Nurturing the Child
the World Needs
At Sanderling, each stage of childhood is met with a curriculum designed to honor the child's unfolding capacities. From the gentle rhythms of Early Childhood to the rigorous intellectual life of the Middle Grades, every program is crafted to nourish the whole child in an unhurried, screen-free environment.
Ages 15 Months – 3 Years
Parent-Child
Where the journey begins
Our Parent-Child program invites the youngest children and their caregivers into the warmth of the Waldorf classroom. Through simple songs, circle time, outdoor exploration, and free play, families experience the rhythms and beauty of Waldorf early childhood together.
- ●Weekly sessions with caregiver
- ●Seasonal songs
- ●Gentle Waldorf rhythms
- ●Community building
Ages 3 – 4 Years
Sandersprouts
Where the forest is the classroom
Sandersprouts is an off-campus nature school for 3–4 year olds, offering a gentle early childhood program inspired by Waldorf principles and grounded in outdoor exploration. Children spend their days in nature — observing seasons, tending to living things, and developing a deep sense of wonder through hands-on, unhurried play.
- ●Outdoor nature-based learning
- ●Waldorf-inspired curriculum
- ●Hands-on, unhurried play
- ●Small, nurturing groups
Ages 4 – 6 Years
TK / Kindergarten
Learning through play and imagination
In our TK/Kindergarten, children learn through imaginative play, artistic activity, and meaningful work. Baking bread, tending the garden, painting, and storytelling form the fabric of each day — building the deep foundations that support all future learning.
- ●5 day and 3 day options
- ●Imaginative free play
- ●Artistic activities daily
- ●Seasonal festivals
Grades 1 – 5
Elementary School
Awakening the love of learning
Our elementary program introduces academic subjects through story, art, and movement. Children learn to read and write through imaginative journeys, explore mathematics through rhythm and pattern, and begin Spanish and German in 1st grade. Main lesson blocks allow deep immersion in each subject.
- ●Screen-free learning
- ●Main lesson block curriculum
- ●Handwork & gardening
- ●Music & movement daily
Grades 6 – 8
Middle Grades
Thinking, feeling, and willing
The middle grades curriculum meets the adolescent's awakening intellect with rigorous academics, creative challenges, and meaningful community service. Students engage with history, physics, chemistry, algebra, and literature through the lens of human experience and moral development.
- ●Rigorous academic program
- ●Physics, chemistry & algebra
- ●Community service projects
- ●Artistic & practical projects
Summer 2026 · Ages 4 – 14
Summer Camp
Six weeks of wonder & creativity
Six themed weeks running June 22 – July 31 for Early Childhood and Grades campers. Activities include circus arts, handwork, painting, clay, fiber arts, and strings music — all led by Sanderling faculty and guest instructors.
- ●Early Childhood: 9 am – 1 pm
- ●Grades: 9 am – 2:30 pm
- ●$350 per week · sibling discounts
- ●Registration now open
Specialty Subjects
The Arts Are Not
an Extra — They Are the Core
Music
Flute, recorder & orchestral instruments woven into daily life from early childhood.
Movement & Games
Cooperative play and purposeful movement build social skills and physical confidence.
Handwork
Knitting, sewing, and weaving develop fine motor skills and focused attention.
Watercolor Painting
Wet-on-wet watercolor is a cornerstone of Waldorf artistic development.
World Languages
Spanish and German instruction begins in 1st grade through song, story, and play.
Eurythmy
This unique Waldorf art helps to build executive function through integrated movement.
Ready to Begin?
Find the Right Program
for Your Child
We'd love to meet your family. Schedule a campus tour or reach out with questions — we're here to help you find the right fit.