Free to Learn: Introducing Steiner Waldorf Earkt Childhood Education

Oldfield, Lynne

ISBN 10: 1903458064 / ISBN 13: 9781903458068

Published by Hawthorn Pr, 2002

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Title: Free to Learn: Introducing Steiner Waldorf ...

Publisher: Hawthorn Pr

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: paperback

Condition: Fair

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Synopsis:

A guide to the principles and methods of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood education. Lynne Oldfield draws on kindergarten experience from around the world with stories, helpful insights, lively observations and pictures. She invites the reader to explore Steiner Waldorf kindergartens. Here teachers and parents believe that children's early learning is profound, that childhood matters and that the early years should be enjoyed, not rushed through. The book addresses the following issues: how do kindergartens enable healthy child development?; what is "movement based learning"?; creative play - why is it so crucial?; how do children learn through imitation and rhythm?; why is nourishing the senses important?; and when are children ready for school?

About the Author:

Lynne Oldfield is a kindergarten teacher at The Lindens, Stroud, and Director of the London Waldort Early Childhood Teacher Training Course. Her daughter Rachel works as an artist and illustrator