FOREST KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE YEAR: BREATHING THROUGH RHYTHMS AND PRACTIICES – HANDS-ON PRACTICE
April 28-29, 2023, Sunbridge Institute, Spring Valley, NY

Join us for this in-person workshop with Motria Shuhan and explore first-hand the many specific opportunities and solutions for creating and using your outdoor classroom space. For more information click here or contact info@sunbridge.edu

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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.

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SUMMER COURSES
June 18-23, 2023, Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School, Ghent, NY

Summer course subjects include “History through Music” with Eric Müller, Nature Observation Painting/Drawing with Martina Angela Müller, Clay Sculpture with Patrick Stolfo, Eurythmy for All with Lynne Stolfo, Singing and Playing the Lyre in the Mood of the 5th with Diane Barnes and Early Childhood Festivals with Andree Ward.
Click here for more information.

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WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TRAINING
Starts July 2, 2023 West Coast Institute, Duncan, BC.

New cohort begins July 2, 2023, West Coast Institute, Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC. This is a part-time program of five weeks per year over two years comprised of three weeks in July and a week in November and February each successive year. Summer sessions are held in Duncan, Vancouver Island; fall and spring sessions are held in North Vancouver, BC. For further information and to apply, please visit our website; if you have questions please contact Ruth Ker ece@westcoastinstitute.org, or Debbie Laurin debbielaurin@westcoastinstitute.org.

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WALDORF BIRTH TO THREE EDUCATOR TRAINING
Starts July 2, 2023 West Coast Institute, Duncan, BC.

New cohort begins July 2, 2023, West Coast Institute, Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC. This is a 14 month, birth to three focused option of the part-time Early Childhood Program. It runs for eight weeks over 14 months, comprised of three weeks in two summers (July) and a week in November and February of the first year. Summer sessions are held in Duncan, Vancouver Island; fall and spring sessions are held in North Vancouver, BC. For further information and to apply, please visit our website; if you have questions please contact Ruth Ker ece@westcoastinstitute.org, or Debbie Laurin debbielaurin@westcoastinstitute.org.

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WECAN 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCAOTRS CONFERENCE
February 9-11, 2024 Green Meadow Waldorf School, Spring Valley NY

The conference is open to those who are active in Waldorf early childhood education, as well as educational support teachers, care group members, eurythmists, specialty teachers, and class teachers.
Details will follow.
If you have questions contact us at conference@waldorfearlychildhood.org.

EARLY EFFORTS | PROMOTING NATURE-BASED LEARNING IN THE EARLY YEARS
April 4, 2023, 2:00 pm EST

Nature-based learning is growing in popularity. Join The Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning on April 4, 2023 as we explore the benefits of nature-based learning environments in promoting ideal learning and the supports these programs need to thrive in the states.
Click here to register.

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WORLD TEACHERS CONFERENCE
April 10-15, 2023, Dornach Switzerland

For more information click here.