SIMPLE LIFE

Learning Co.

Supporting families and educators through rhythm, nature, and wonder.

Professional Series

Nature, Rhythm & Reverence:
Reimagining Childhood in Teacher Education

Behind every beautiful, nature-filled learning space is a dedicated educator doing the quiet, thoughtful work of holding it all together.

Root to Bloom is here to support you—the teacher, the guide, the leader—on your own journey. With mentorship rooted in Waldorf wisdom and years of hands-on forest school experience, this offering is designed to nourish your confidence, creativity, and clarity as you bring meaningful learning to life.

Overview

Bringing nature-based and Waldorf-inspired wisdom into the next generation of educators.

This professional development series is designed for colleges, universities, and training programs that prepare early childhood educators and future teachers. Through experiential learning, storytelling, and practical tools, we explore how rhythm, wonder, and connection to the natural world can form the foundation of a healthy, joyful learning environment.

Whether integrated as a guest lecture, multi-day workshop, or seasonal training series, this offering invites students to step outside conventional paradigms and reconnect with the deep wisdom of childhood.

Key Themes May Include:

Foundations of rhythm in early childhood education

Nature as teacher: seasonal learning, outdoor play, and place-based practices

Creating sacred space and slow learning environments

Festival and story as cultural and developmental anchors

Developmental readiness and protecting childhood

Practical tools for integrating these approaches into modern classrooms and centers

Available Formats:

One-time guest workshops (in-person or virtual)

Multi-part seasonal training series

Curriculum collaboration and staff enrichment for training institutions

Rooted in Waldorf wisdom and nature-based education, this four-part series invites future teachers and early childhood educators to reimagine what it means to truly support the child.

Designed for colleges, universities, and training programs, these experiential sessions explore how rhythm, storytelling, seasonal learning, and inner presence can form the foundation of a joyful and meaningful learning environment.

Whether delivered as a virtual guest series, in-person workshop, or seasonal collaboration, Nature, Rhythm & Reverence nurtures not just the teacher’s skillset—but their sense of purpose and connection.

Series Overview:

1. The Power of Rhythm in Early Childhood Education

Learn how daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms support child development, classroom flow, and teacher well-being. Includes practical rhythm-mapping tools and real-world examples.

2. Nature as Teacher: Cultivating Connection Through the Seasons

Discover how the natural world offers rich, developmentally aligned learning opportunities. Create a seasonal activity plan rooted in local ecology and child wonder.

3. Storytelling, Festivals & the Sacred in Education

Explore the soul-nourishing role of oral storytelling and seasonal celebrations. Learn to weave meaning and reverence into early learning environments in inclusive and simple ways.

4. Holding the Space: The Inner Life of the Educator

Reflect on the inner work of teaching. Develop practices to sustain presence, protect against burnout, and approach education as a deeply human and heart-led vocation.