<p>Self-directed play is essential for the young child's learning and development. Yet what is the true nature of such play? How can we learn to observe and understand it? Drawing on research originally conducted in Australia, Renate Long-Breipohl indicates a path that all early childhood educators can travel in their journey towards a deeper understanding of children's play. At the heart of her study is the section on "Types of self-directed play," extensively illustrated with photographs and narrative examples from Waldorf early childhood settings. Early childhood educators are encouraged to become facilitators of self-directed play, to strengthen and protect this activity through which, according to Rudolf Steiner, the child "learns from life" in a unique and irreplaceable way.</p>

Supporting Self Directed Play in Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education

Education & Teaching

Long-Breipohl, Renate

Schools & Teaching

Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

<p>Under the Stars is a profound and practical anthology on the principles and methods of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education. The purpose is to help early years educators deepen their insights into Steiner's inspiring, holistic understanding of children. Rather than recipes, here are the author's thought provoking insights and principles derived from lifelong work in kindergarten education. They will free up educators to transform their observation of children, their practice and their self development.</p>

Under the Stars: The Foundations of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education (Steiner / Waldorf Education)

Parenting & Relationships

Family Activities

Hawthorn Press

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