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Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN)

Description

From the website: WECAN’s mission is to nurture the work with young children from pre-birth to age seven, based on an understanding of the healthy development of the child in body, soul and spirit. Our goal is to protect and nurture childhood as the foundation for a truly human culture in the future. Our Activities: Publication of our twice-yearly newsletter, Gateways Collaborative research into the needs of children from birth to seven, Conferences and workshops for Waldorf early childhood educators, Outreach and interface with the wider world of early childhood education, Support for social outreach programs working with children at risk, Publication of study materials and resources for early childhood educators and parents, Networking and support for those engaged in Waldorf kindergartens, child care, extended care and home care, Support for the development of mentoring and training programs for Waldorf early childhood educators. For information on media: Check the Resources section for the following report: Violence and Electronic Media: Their Impact on Children.

Topic(s): Cognitive Development & Learning, Media Use & Access, Social Development, Violence & Aggression

User Type(s): Educator

Address

285 Hungry Hollow Rd.
Chestnut Ridge , New York 10977

Contact Information

Phone(s): 845-352-1690
E-mail(s): .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
URL(s): http://www.waldorfearlychildhood.org

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