Free to Learn: Introducing Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education

by Lynne Oldfield

A guide to the principles and methods of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood education. Lynne Oldfield draws on kindergarten experience from around the world with stories, helpful insights, lively observations and pictures. She invites the reader to explore Steiner Waldorf kindergartens. Here teachers and parents believe that children's early learning is profound, that childhood matters and that the early years should be enjoyed, not rushed through.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

213 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Ieva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very useful and would recommend it to anyone considering letting their child attend a Waldorf kindergarden or parent group. There are testimonials from parents, as well as some great examples of the daily rhythm. Also some useful biographical details on Rudorf Steiner himself. I read some other literature on the subject and still found new information in this book.

[Nic · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting overview of the philosophies underlying the Waldorf approach to early childhood education. As we start to plan for the summer, I'm looking for a reminder about the key practices that I'm aiming to keep going at home. Not earth-shattering for those who are already in this educational context, but a nice explanation for newcomers plus some interesting profiles of Waldorf kindergartens around the world.

[Yuri Federov · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wasn't worth a gram of the process that the paper went through.