Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen Originally entitled “Spiritual Gifts for the Educator,” the volumes in The Little Series are collections of verses and writings by Rudolf Steiner for the inner work of the teacher, through the day, through the year, through life. This volume contains many essential verses, meditations, and exercises for inner development.

Spiritual Insights (The Little Series)

STEINER, RUDOLF

Religion & Spirituality

Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

Selected articles from the newsletter of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America. Contributors include Joan Almon, Michaela Glockler, Helmut von Kugelgen, Margret Meyerkort, Werner Glas, Rene Querido, Nancy Foster, Nancy Jewel Poer, Felicitas Vogt, Jorgen Smit, and others. Topics covered include the destiny of the child, finding a connection to the world of the angels, the gateway of birth, working with death in the kindergarten, self-development for the adult, and the spiritual foundations of Waldorf education.

Working with the Angels: The Young Child and the Spiritual World (Gateways (Wecan))

Education & Teaching

Two, Gateways Series

Schools & Teaching

A collection of fundamental articles covering the stages of development from birth to seven, the special period of infancy and the first years of life, the development of consciousness through play and imitation, and readiness for kindergarten and school.

The Developing Child

Series, Gateways

This collection of articles, stories, songs, circles, and puppet plays provides thoughtful reflections on the cycle of the year and on the nature of each season, along with many practical ideas and materials to bring into the classroom.

The Seasonal Festivals in Early Childhood: Seeking the Universally Human

Foster, editor, Nancy

An essential compilation on the vital years between birth and three, from a holistic perspective. Contents include: Meeting the Needs of the Times - Do We Know Why We Do What We Do? - Emmi Pikler’s Trust in the Wise Infant - The Wonder and Complexity of Motor Development in Infants - Thinking and the Consciousness of the Young Child - The Sacred Art of Observation - Making Peace with Toddler Conflict - A New Vision for Creating Partnerships with Parents - more

A Warm and Gentle Welcome: Nurturing Children from Birth to Age Three

42 original songs in the mood of the fifth, created for a range of activities in the kindergarten day. Karen Lonsky offers 42 original songs in the mood of the fifth created for a range of activities in the kindergarten day, from grinding grain and raking leaves, to washing hands and cleaning, to story time and birthday celebrations. They form a delightful and healing way to carry children through the day. Charmingly illustrated with pencil drawings by Victoria Sander. A companion CD, with vocal and instrumental versions of all the songs, is available separately.

A Day Full of Song

Lonsky, Karen

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.

Supporting Self Directed Play in Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education

Long-Breipohl, Renate

Originally published in German, this volume clearlyand succinctly outlines the anthroposophical viewof child development from birth through age three,and makes concrete suggestions of how to supportchildren’s physical, emotional, and spiritual growthin an out-of-home care setting.This English-language edition is intendedto inform birth-to-three programs in theUnited States and other countries, as wellas being a resource for parents, therapists,and anyone with an interest in thisspecial period of human life.A new introduction by SusanHoward and a list of resourcesavailable in English havebeen added to this edition.It is a companion volume toDevelopmental Signatures: CoreValues and Practices in WaldorfEducation for Children Ages 3–9(WECAN/AWSNA).

The Child from Birth to Three in Waldorf Education and Child Care

Patzlaff, Rainer

“This book is about a new approach to childcare based on twenty-five years of practice from an anthroposophical understanding of the human being. It is concerned with what is involved in providing support of the child and family in the day nursery, based on the understanding of the archetypal home and the homemaker. The focus is on the practices at Awhina Day Nursery and Kindergarten in New Zealand. What spoke to me was the consciousness with which the practices are penetrated in order to protect the development of body, soul, and spirit in the most healthy way. “Bernadette brings a new insight into childcare work by picturing the day nursery as a fourfold reality. As the human being has a physical, etheric (life), astral (soul) and ego organization, so also can this fourfoldness be seen in the day nursery as sheaths that protect the child when their essence is understood and worked with in the right way. She elaborates an understanding of these sheaths in a detailed and comprehensive way. The ego of Awhina is the anthroposophical foundation that permeates all aspects of the work.” —Marjorie Thatcher Director, Early Childhood Program West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy British Columbia, Canada

Creating a Home for Body, Soul, and Spirit: A New Approach to Childcare

Raichle, Bernadette

This treasury of stories, songs, verses and games is intended for use in the kindergarten circle time as well as the eurythmy lesson, bringing the joy and healing power of movement to life. Estelle Bryer shares the insights of 43 years as a eurythmist and Waldorf kindergarten teacher: the development of the child, the importance of movement and gesture, and suggestions on discipline, music, and structuring a lesson.

Movement for the Young Child

Bryer, Estelle

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