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The playgroups provide a supportive environment for parents and children to learn more about the Waldorf approach.
The unique feature of a Waldorf playgroup is that parents are actively involved in activities that children can imitate such as baking, sweeping, polishing, chopping food or making crafts. Children explore, play, move, and interact with one another, without losing the security of a parent.
- Weekly gathering of eight children and parents
- Ideal introduction for families wishing to pursue a Waldorf Steiner Education for their children
- Songs and stories inspired by nature
- Content includes, songs, stories, bread making, simple craft (for parents), free play and snack time
- Run on a voluntary basis by the parents of the playgroup children
- Volunteer leaders from the Association helps to lead songs and story time
- Multinational group of children
What makes a Waldorf playgroup different from other playgroups?
The parents run the playgroup - we lead by example
- For young children, the best form of education is to imitate parents
- Parents perform all functions, including setting up, main activites and clearing away before moving onto the next activity
- Simple songs are sung to signify the flow from one activity to the next
- Each session follows the same rhythm. Children and parents alike feel secure in knowing what is to come next
- Parents make the toys for playgroup
- Over the course of the term, parents review and refine the content of the playgroup
Toys are home-made, natural and provide unlimited imagination
- Popular toys are natural wood pieces, shells, silk play cloths, wool play strings, felt animals and simple dolls
- Children are not coaxed to participate or perform activities
Promotes community spirit
- Provides an opportunity for like-minded parents to discuss the Waldorf Steiner education in a local context
- Parents and children form strong friendships, creating a secure home-like atmosphere
- Children and parents often meet outside playgroup for community gatherings, play dates, cooking lessons and birthday parties!
Facts
- Every Wednesday of the local academic school term. 9.15 - 11.30am. A second session will be available soon.
- Please Contact us for venue information
- 8 children age 18 months to kindergarten age (3.5 years) per session only
- One adult to one child. Adult must be a parent or relative, no helpers please
- 4 terms a year, average 10 weeks per term
- Trial sessions are available.
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