The Official Website for The Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America

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Welcome to WECAN

The mission of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America is to foster a new cultural impulse for the work with the young child from pre-birth to age seven.

WECAN is committed to nurturing childhood as a foundation for renewing human culture.

SCREEN FREE WEEK
May 1-7, 2023

During the first week of May, thousands of families, schools, and communities step away from their digital devices to rediscover the joy of life away from screens. Not only is Screen-Free Week a great way for children to enjoy life without entertainment screens, but it offers the chance for participants to create healthier screen-free habits year-round. WECAN is a proud endorser of this event, and we encourage you to participate.

We will post messages and planning resources on the Community Hub or you can contact us at communications@waldorfearlychildhood.org for more information.

Annual Report 2020-2021
For Members and Friends

In 2020-21 WECAN continued to face new challenges as we worked to support our WECAN members in meeting the needs of the children, families, and colleagues in their communities. Confronted by the necessity for change and a renewal of the social mission that is a founding impulse of Waldorf Education, we worked together on a path of growth and change in these unprecedented times.

“Becoming…”
Early Childhood Around the World

On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of Waldorf Education, Waldorf 100 and the International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education (IASWECE) are pleased to present a film about early childhood today in the mirror of different cultures worldwide.

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WECAN Board Member outing

Join Us!

Individuals who wish to support and contribute to Waldorf early childhood education are invited to join WECAN. Schools, training centers, and home programs may also enter on the path of organizational membership.

Find A Program

Waldorf kindergartens and early childhood programs in North America: see if there is a program in your area.
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Join the WECAN Community Hub

We have established a new WECAN Community Hub for engaging in conversation and sharing resources, with subgroups for Parent Child, Birth to Three, Home Programs, Early Childhood Teacher Educators, and WECAN Organizational Members.

We now have 1000 members and would like to invite you to join as well.

To subscribe, please write to
WECANCommunity+subscribe@wecan.groups.io


News & Events

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Outreach and Development Coordinator

WECAN News Updates

September Newsletter 2022
June Newsletter 2022
Late Winter Newsletter 2022
January Newsletter 2022
September Newsletter 2021
June Newsletter 2021
January Newsletter 2021

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