Resources

Waldorf Resources:

http://www.waldorfearlychildhood.org/

http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/

Waldorf Family Network: Waldorf Family Network is a grassroots community service project serving individuals, families, and groups inspired by Waldorf Education. We work out of a deep respect and a profound sense of gratitude for the gift of Waldorf Education and for the work and indications of Rudolf Steiner.

Waldorf in the Home: Waldorf in the Home is written by Rahima Baldwin Dancy and Cynthia Aldinger (along with guest writers) for Waldorf parents, home schooling families and anyone interested in the LifeWays approach to parenting and childcare

Discovering Waldorf: Why Pre-School Shouldn't Be Like School

The Challenge of Rudolf Steiner: A short documentary
http://rudolfsteinerfilm.squarespace.com/

Silicon Giants Choose Waldorf: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/technology/at-waldorf-school-in-silicon-valley-technology-can-wait.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

http://www.cnn.com/video/standard.html#/video/tech/2012/03/13/dnt-simon-no-tech-schools.cnn

Fountain Pens for teaching writing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWOwZqfokGo&feature=g-vrec&context=G2ad8184RVAAAAAAAABQ

An interview with a Kindergarten Waldorf Teacher:
http://thewonderofchildhood.com/2012/02/spotlight-on-early-childhood-steve-spitalny/

Paper Scissors Stone: a resource of Waldorf art and school supplies.

Bella Luna Toys: Wooden toys, crafts, play silks and more.

The Importance of Play:

Waldorf-Inspired Real Play

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/the-power-of-the-playground/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/robbing-kindergartners-of-play-in-the-name-of-reform/2012/03/06/gIQA9NaM5R_blog.html

The Importance of Nature:



http://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeXdv-uPaw

The New Nature-Deficit Disorder:
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/nature-deficit-disorder/

Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You

Parenting Resources:


The 5 Best Toys of All Time from Wired.com
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/all/1


The World of the Young Child by Stephen Spitalny
http://chamakanda.com/

Reading Aloud to Your Children: a gift to your child at any age.

General Health Resources:


General Good Stuff:


Music and Young Minds:

A BioTech Industry Campaign Aimed at Children:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035357_Monsanto_activity_book_children.html

How One Smart Guy is Changing the World: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/marcin_jakubowski.html

The Best Nanny Money Can Buy: "The single-most important characteristic is the extent to which a nanny is responsive to the child’s mood and interests."
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/magazine/the-best-nanny-money-can-buy.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2

http://movies.nytimes.com/2012/03/30/movies/bully-a-documentary-by-lee-hirsch.html

Further Reading:

Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out

Waldorf Education: A Family Guide

Seven Times the Sun: Guiding Your Child Through the Rhythms of the Day

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Nurturing Our Children from Birth to Seven

You are Your Child's First Teacher: What Parents Can Do With and For Their Children from Birth to Age Seven

Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects

The Rhythm of the Family: Discovering a Sense of Wonder Through the Seasons



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