The most important thing for which we can prepare a child is the experience of freedom, at the right moment in life, through the understanding of one's own being.
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925)
Research
Teaching Materials and Networks
- World Language Teachers in Waldorf Schools (WLTWS) is a network of teachers of second and foreign languages.
- Tell to Teach: Storytelling in Foreign Language Teaching in Waldorf Schools
- Poems and Verses for Children: Straight Line and Curve
- Bothmer Movement International. A movement training for the future.
- Movement for Childhood: A resource for teachers and parents who want to provide healthy development through movement activities.
- Waldorf Teacher Resources: A site to share curriculum ideas, main lesson pages, inspirations and experience.
- Chalkboard Drawing: Information and inspiration for doing chalkboard drawings in the classroom.
- A Waldorf Journey: Experiences, resources and advice from a Waldorf teacher
- Calculemus: Frank Rothe's comprehensive site for maths teachers at Waldorf schools.
- Mensch und Sprache e.V: Further Education for Foreign Language Teachers (mainly German and French)
- Waldorf Math and Science Forum: An online forum for teachers of maths and science. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the forum host, Harlan Gilbert here (please mention your name and school).
- Waldorfschoolsongs: large collection in English, German and Dutch.
- A collection of material to teach English as a foreign language at the lower and middle school; about 120 pages, compiled by Ludger Helming-Jacoby. If you are interested in the material, please send Ludger an email: englischmat[at]gmail.com
- Kostenloses Unterrichtsmaterial für „Deutsch als Fremdsprache“ (Unter- und Mittelstufe). Bei Interesse Mail an Ludger Helming-Jacoby deutschmat71[at]gmail.com
- Unterrichtsmaterial auf dem Portal Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache an Steiner- und Waldorfschulen
- Elewa, online professional development platform: researching your own lessons and participating in collegial dialogue
- WSTA - Waldorf Spanish Teachers Association: platform for Foreign Language Teachers with resources
International Organisations
- International Forum for Steiner/Waldorf Education (Formerly: The Hague Circle)
- The Pedagogical Section of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum
- Friends of Waldorf Education
- IASWECE - International Association for Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education
- ECSWE - European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education
- IAO - International Association for Waldorf Pedagogy in Middle and Eastern Europe and other Eastern Countries
- ENASTE - European Network for Academic Steiner Teacher Education is a collaboration of all European universities and educational institutes offering academic accreditation for their Waldorf teacher education programs.
- ENSWaP - European Network of Steiner Waldorf Parents
Associations and Federations
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
- Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)
- Steiner Education in Canada
- Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship UK and Ireland
- Steiner Education in Australia
- Federation of Rudolf Steiner Schools in New Zealand
- Southern Africa Federation of Waldorf Schools
- Waldorf Education in India
Libraries, Archives and Bookshops
- The Online Waldorf Library. A project of the Resarch Institute for Waldorf Education
- The Rudolf Steiner Archive
- Online Archive for Anthroposophy
- Rudolf Steiner Web: An Internet portal to Rudolf Steiner
- Steiner Books: publishes the the complete Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner
- Adonis Press: publishes books on phenomenological science
- Jamie York Press: publishes Meaningful Math Books and more
- Floris Books: An independent publishing company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their books cover all aspects of holistic and alternative living, including Steiner-Waldorf education.
Programs
News
- Anthromedia: News from the Anthroposophical World
Teacher Training
- Waldorf World List: A list of Waldorf and Rudolf Steiner Schools and Teacher Training Centres worldwide
- Bothmer Movement International. A movement training for the future.
- Learning Community Partners. It helps teachers and teacher educators to develop ways of supporting their students’ learning processes.
Homeschooling and Parenting
- Waldorf in the Home: Resources for Waldorf Home Schooling and nourishing family life
- Conscious Parenting Guide: A practical guide to pregnancy, birth and early childhood parenting inspired by Rudolf Steiner or Waldorf principles
- The Pikler Collection: Information on the work of Dr Emmi Pikler in English
Pupils
- wal-di.com is the new platform for a worldwide exchange service among Waldorf pupils.
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Cancelled! 12th International Refresher Course Week
Fri 03.04.2020 - Thu 09.04.2020 -
Abgesagt! 12. Internationale Fortbildungswoche 03. - 09. April 2020 Thema 9....
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Cancelled! Internationale Werklehrertagung
Fri 03.04.2020 - Wed 08.04.2020 -
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Cancelled! ENSWaP Conference 2020
Fri 17.04.2020 - Sun 19.04.2020 -
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference has been posponed to the second half of the year. The...
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Abgesagt! 3. Arbeitsforum Fremdsprachen
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Forum ist abgesagt und findet leider nicht statt...
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Cancelled! First Asian Waldorf Upper School Teachers Conference
Fri 24.04.2020 - Fri 01.05.2020 -
Dear Friends,We have had to make a difficult decision to postpone the forthcoming Asian Waldorf...
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