Dear colleagues and friends of Steiner/Waldorf early childhood education,
In this issue of our e-News you will find articles and information on the international conference "Transitions in Childhood from Birth to 14 Years," which will take place at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland from March 30 - April 3. Everyone is invited: midwives, child care providers, early childhood educators, class teachers, and school doctors.
We hope that by working together to deepen our understanding of child development, our educational practice and the worldwide Waldorf movement will be strengthened in its quality and capacity to ray out into the world.
Also in this issue: articles on Waldorf education in Zimbabwe and short reports from the recent IASWECE Council meeting and international early childhood trainers meeting.
With warm wishes on behalf of the IASWECE Coordinating Group
Philipp Reubke
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"Transitions" -
International Conference in 2015
For two years we have been preparing this event, and next year in March it will be ready: prepared in collaboration by early childhood caregivers, kindergarten teachers and primary school teachers, this unique event will take place from March 30th to April 3rd 2015 at the Goetheanum in Dornach. "Transitions in Childhood from Birth to 14 Years - Significance, Challenges and Consequences - Tasks for Educators and Teachers" Click on the topics below for further information: and REGISTRATION |
Transitions in the Human Temporal Organism
(Part two)
Claus-Peter R�h
The observation exercises for the powers of transformation at the transition points of the third and the sixth/seventh year lead from the actual physical encounters to the perception of an individual "melody of development". (See IASWECE Newsletter March 2014). The characteristics of the child's inner being show in the child's changing physical appearance and manner. The ability to "read" these characteristics enables us to find the suitable approach for the child's education.
Read more
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Short News and Photos:
Training and Deepening Courses in
Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Last summer, many training and deepening courses took place. Here you can find some short news and photos about courses in China, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania and Romania.
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Waldorf Education in Zimbabwe
Kindergarten teachers from the US and Germany gave courses and provided practical support in August, influencing the lives of more than 500 children and their educators.
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 IASWECE Council Meeting in Vienna
October 8 - 12, 2014
Council members studied child development and the human heart, discussed how to support children growing up in a climate of fear, prepared for the upcoming Transitions Conference, welcomed new members, and decided to offer financial support for projects in Europe, Asia, the Pacific Region, Africa and South America. Read more |
IASWECE Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education Meeting in Vienna, October 12 - 15, 2014
 Early childhood teacher trainers from all over the world gathered in this beautiful city for a four-day conference, hosted by IASWECE's Working Group on Training.
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CONTACT US:
Country Projects, Partnerships and Support:
Clara Aerts, Belgium
Tel 0032 498 223 281
Membership, Working Groups, and World List:
Susan Howard, USA
Tel 001 413 549 5930
Conferences, Country Projects, Newsletter and Publications:
Philipp Reubke, France
Tel 0033 977 197 137
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How You Can Help
IASWECE gives financial and pedagogical support to projects in order to develop and maintain the quality of Waldorf early childhood education all over the world.
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Russian Video on Free Creative Play
In order to promote Waldorf early childhood education, the Russian Waldorf Association created a 20-minute film to illustrate the mood of free creative play.
In Russia this film is now being shown in universities and teacher training programs as a good example of early childhood education.
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