Bringing the Steiner Waldorf Approach to your Early Years Practice »

Janni Nicol is a Steiner kindergarten teacher, an early years consultant and a trainer. She is a lecturer for Plymouth University and the early childhood representative for the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship.

Have you ever wondered what Steiner Education is, where it came from, and how it can be used with young children in your setting? This book will answer all your questions and more. It includes:

• an overview of Child Development from a Steiner perspective
• an explanation of Movement Based Learning, Imitation and example, reverence, protection of the senses and much more
• ideas for activities, crafts, truly creative play Singing, Music and Movement, Storytelling and Puppetry; the outdoors, festivals and seasons
• advice on Parent and Child Groups, Parenting, and Working with Parents.

1. An Introduction to Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education 2. The History of Steiner Waldorf Education 3. Play as the Serious Work of Childhood 4. Providing a Safe, Child Friendly Environment 5. Rhythm, Repetition and Reverence 6. The Celebration of the Festivals 7. Storytelling and Puppetry 8. Working within the Foundation Stage Curriculum and towards the Early Learning Goals 9. Working with Parents 10. Assessment and Recording the Development of the Child 11. Other Subjects. Appendix 1: Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, Training, Alliance for Childhood