Why a Waldorf kindergarten?

Why a Waldorf kindergarten?

Waldorf kindergarten fosters not only habits of caring for the physical things, but also the habits of soul, of mood, of appreciation, of gratitude. In our modern world these inner habits take increasing concentration to cultivate and preserve in ourselves. How much easier it would be if it all began in kindergarten!

What is Waldorf education?

In Waldorf nursery-kindergartens, home care programs, childcare centers, parent-child programs and other settings, foundations are laid for later learning and healthy development, including life-long physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth.

What is Steiner/Waldorf early childhood education?

Steiner/Waldorf early childhood programs are typically not-for-profit, as an expression of the free cultural life, and are not based on self-interest or personal gain. Waldorf educators strive to create such conscious, collaborative communities around the children in their care and see their activity as part of a worldwide cultural impulse.

What is the difference between Waldorf based and traditional Waldorf programs?

Waldorf based programs may differ according to geography, culture, group size, age-range, and individual teaching approach. Granting these differences, Waldorf programs share certain fundamental characteristics: Opportunities for self-initiated play with simple play materials as the essential activity for young children.