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You are invited to experience a hands on tour to see how our Grade school students learn academics in a dynamic and engaging way.

Discover the inspired teaching that takes place, which will be followed by a question and answer period.

Our Walk Through the Grades tour begins in the courtyard of  Mangrove School of Sarasota at 9:15 AM, and lasts about 60 minutes.

Come one, Come All

To our Michaelmas Festival

For those courageous, brave, and true

Watch what our local blacksmith can do

Fire, iron, melted hot Fearful and timid, she is not!

But early in the morn’ you must arise

the magic to behold and realize

Children both young and old

act out the story of St. George so bold

To tame the dragon fierce and wild

Make safe the world for every child

Share in morning feast delight

Begin our autumn season right.

This festival honors St Michael, who inspires courage and strength in each of us.

He is traditionally pictured in the act of subduing a dragon, which represents the dark side of human nature.

During the days leading up to our Michaelmas festival, students hear stories and sing songs of St. Michael, who inspires us to take courage against darkness.

Shortly after drop off, the Grades students perform a play for the community that depicts the story of St. Michael and his battle with the dragon. The children learn that with great valor, dragons can be beaten.

Brave and true will I be,

Each good deed sets me free,

Each kind word makes me strong.

I will fight for the right!

I will conquer the wrong!

Sword of Michael brightly gleaming,

Down to earth its light is streaming,

May we see its shining rays

In the Winter’s darkest days

Discover the difference a thoughtful education can make and see how your child can benefit from this unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of our school firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Discover how your child can benefit from our unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Dynamic Academic Lesson

Experience a sample main lesson which explores the tradition of story telling in the  grades.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of our school firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their child’s education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Discover the Waldorf difference and see how your child can benefit from this unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in Waldorf classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Windows into Waldorf

Experience a sample main lesson which explores the tradition of story telling in the Waldorf elementary grades.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of Waldorf firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss Waldorf education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Discover the how your child can benefit from our unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of what we do firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their child’s  education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Mangrove School of Sarasota will once again celebrate the tradition of May Day, a festival celebrating the return of Spring!

In ancient traditions, the lovely festival of May Day marks what is considered the first day of summer in Celtic lands, and also is connected to Flora, the Roman goddess of spring. The Maypole itself  is a representation of the tree of life.

Typically, there is a large Maypole with flowers on the top and ribbons hanging from it to weave in and out with skipping songs and dances. We all join hands and hearts around the Maypole to festive live music and rejoice in all of life’s awakenings!

A lively traditional Morris Stick dance is shared by our older children.

Families lay blankets down and join others to share picnics or purchase food from our vendors. Children’s games, May Day crafting and live music are woven throughout the festivities!

We Invite You To Join Us For:

Live music, crafts, maypole dancing, flower crown decorating, games, food, and fun!

What To Bring:

Blanket and/or chairs for your family. Delicious, healthy food will be available for purchase, or bring your own picnic.  Paradise Pops will be there with their refreshing ice pops made from seasonal, local produce!

What To Wear:

White or pastel colors

What to Expect:

Fun for adults and kids of all ages!

What Location:

6210 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota (West of the trail just south of Phillippi Creek)

What Time:

9 am -1 pm

This is a FREE event, our gift to the Sarasota community.

Discover how your child can benefit from our unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of what we do firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their child’s educational needs.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

What do you wish for your child in 20 years?

The world is changing so rapidly, the best way to secure a child’s future is to provide them with the
opportunity for deep, meaningful learning experiences that build capacities. Capacities to learn, think,
communicate, problem solve and innovate, while also fostering the development of self-knowledge and purpose in life.

It is then that they are ready to meet the world.

Find out about how our education prepares children for life, led by Master Waldorf teacher Renate Kurthe

Please join us for this free informative discussion, Wednesday, January 14th, at 5:00!

Childcare is available, please call 941.927.3711 to reserve your space. Thank you!

Please join us in celebrating the coming of winter and the holiday season with our Holiday Faire, the antidote to the rampant commercialism that often overwhelms children and parents alike during the holiday season. A day filled with magic and wonder for all ages.

Activities include: Beeswax candle dipping, silk dyeing, ornament crafting, jump rope making, magical puppet stories, live music, shopping handmade items from local artisans, organic refreshments and more!

It is a family event for all, where children and adults alike can make beautiful, meaningful handmade gifts.

For updates to this event, please join us on Facebook, here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1500290666913290/

We hope to see you there!