Translator: Matthew Barton
Editor: R Marie-Luise Compani, Peter Lang
Publisher: FLORIS BOOKS
Publication City/Country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Page: 224
Size: 15.2 x 23.4 cm
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 9781782500186
Publication date: 2014-01-01
 
There are over two thousand Steiner-Waldorf early years centres worldwide, and the number keeps growing. What are the principles and characteristics of Waldorf kindergartens, and how can they adapt to the new challenges the twenty-first century brings?
 
This book of articles by Waldorf experts is a valuable overview of Waldorf early years education today. It discusses the vision behind Waldorf kindergartens, as well as the increasing number of childcare facilities for the under threes, along with the basics of child development. It looks in detail at contemporary practice, from daily rhythms and nutrition to singing, eurythmy, working with parents, and media and technology.
 
The contributors are experienced Waldorf teachers and educators in Germany, and include editors Marie-Luise Compani and Peter Lang, Freya Jaffke, Birgit Krohmer, Andreas Neider, Claudia McKeen, Angelika Prange, Jacqueline Walter-Baumgartner, Elisabeth Goeebel, Michael Kassner, and Claudia Grah-Wittich.
 
This is both a useful introduction for parents and an informative review for Waldorf professionals.