Bringing the Steiner Waldorf approach to your early years practice / Janni Nicol.

"A David Fulton Book.".

Includes bibliographical references.

An introduction to Steiner Waldorf early childhood education -- A brief history of Steiner Waldorf education -- Steiner Waldorf early years -- Play: The serious work of childhood -- The kindergarten environment -- Rhythm, repetition and reverence -- The celebration of the festivals -- Storytelling and puppetry -- Working within the early years foundation stage -- Observation, assessment and planning -- Working with parents and the first three years -- Other subjects.

Have you ever wondered what the Steiner approach is all about, where it comes from and how it can be used to benefit the young children in your setting? Bringing the Steiner Waldorf Approach to your Early Years Setting is an excellent introduction to this philosophy. Janni Nicol clearly explains the history of Steiner Waldorf education, the role of play in learning and the key themes of rhythm, repetition and reverence with ideas for activities and resources. Practical examples throughout the book involving children of different ages in a wide variety of settings allow readers to see the connection between theory and practice. This new edition has been fully updated to include: *Clear comparisons between Steiner practice and the revised Early Years Foundations Stage (EYFS) requirements *A section on the growth of international Steiner settings *Information on celebrating festivals and outdoor environments. This convenient guide will help Early Years practitioners, students and parents to really understand what the Steiner Waldorf approach can bring to their practice and children.