WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America)
Floris is delighted to be distributing books published by WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America). For more information on Waldorf Early Childhood education in the US, please visit the WECAN website.
Beginning Well: Care For The Child From Birth to Age Three
Pia Dögl, Elke Maria Rischke and Ute Strub; Translated by Steve GanderOffers instruction on all aspects of childcare from birth to three, based on the work o... Read more
The Child from Birth to Three in Waldorf Education and Child Care
Edited by Rainer Patzlaff, Caudia McKeen and Ina von MackensenA clear and succinct summary of the Waldorf view of child development from birth to three. Th... Read more
A Child's Seasonal Treasury
Betty JonesA compendium of seasonal songs, crafts and recipes for parents and teachers.... Read more
The Creative Word: Language and Storytelling in Early Childhood
Daniel Udo de Haes; Translated by Simon and Paulamaria Blaxland de LangeGuidance and wisdom on how to aid toddlers as they transition from wordless communica... Read more
Dancing Hand, Trotting Pony: Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades
Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Lyn and Kundry WillwerthA lovely collection of games based on move... Read more
A Day Full of Song: Companion CD
Karen LonskyAn audio CD of 42 songs from the book 'A Day Full of Song', for use in kindergartens.... Read more
A Day Full of Song: Work Songs from a Waldorf Kindergarten
Karen Lonsky; Illustrated by Victoria SanderForty-two original songs in the mood of the fifth, created for a range of activities in the kindergarten day.... Read more
Education -- Health for Life: Education and Medicine Working Together for Healthy Development
Michaela Glöckler, Stefan Langhammer and Christof WiechertA revised collection of twenty articles from the 2006 Kolisko co... Read more
Twenty-four delightful stories from the corners of the globe, al... Read more
Gesture Games for Autumn and Winter: Hand Gesture, Song and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades
Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Lyn and Kundry WillwerthA second volume of Wilma Ellersiek's wond... Read more
Gesture Games for Spring and Summer: Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades
Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Lyn and Kundry WillwerthThe first volume of Wilma Ellersie... Read more
Gesture Games for Spring and Summer, Autumn and Winter: A Learning CD
Wilma Ellersiek; Connie Manson; Ilian WillwerthA learning CD of the songs from the two Gesture Games song books.... Read more
Giving Love, Bringing Joy: A Learning CD
Wilma Ellersiek; Connie MansionA companion CD to the song book Giving Love, Bringing Joy.... Read more
Giving Love, Bringing Joy: Hand Gesture Games and Lullabies in the Mood of the Fifth, for Children Between Birth and Nine
Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Lyn and Kundry WillwerthGentle, loving games and songs that incorpor... Read more
A treasury of verses, finger games, stories, and plays for puppets and marionett... Read more
A treasury of songs, stories, verses and games for use with young children, especially as part of a eurythmy lesson.... Read more
Helle Heckmann describes a delightful Danish Waldorf childcare facility for children ages 1-7.... Read more
Play with Us!: Social Games for Young Children
Freya Jaffke; Translated by Nina KuettelA concise but rich collection of games for indoors and outdoors which will be invaluable to any early-years educator.... Read more
A wonderful collection of traditional and original verses, songs and games to nourish children's body, soul and spirit.... Read more
Saint Martin: Between Michaelmas and the Holy Nights
Michael MartinA study of Saint Martin, his life, legend, historical and esoteric significance, and suggestions for new directions for festival celebrations.... Read more
The remarkable story of a project that helped to turn around the lives of over 100 mothers and childre... Read more
School Readiness Today: A Report from the Pedagogical Section of the Goetheanum
Edited by Nancy Blanning; Translated by Margot M. SaarOffers valuable insights into discerning school readiness, with concrete examples.... Read more
The Seasonal Festivals in Early Childhood: Seeking the Universally Human
Edited by Nancy FosterA collection of articles, stories, songs, circle games and puppet plays that offer thoughtful reflections on the cycle of the ... Read more
The Seven Life Processes: Understanding and Supporting Them in Home, Kindergarten and School
Philipp Gelitz and Almuth Strehlow; Translated by Nina KuettelIdentifies and explores the seven physiological life processes and... Read more
Singing and Speaking the Child Into Life: Songs, Verses and Rhythmic Games for the Child in the First Three Years
Susan Weber, Nancy Macalaster and Jane SwainA wonderful collection of songs, verses and games for parents, ... Read more
The Singing, Playing Kindergarten
Daniel Udo de Haes; Translated by Barbara MeesExplores seemingly simple singing and gesture games in depth, considering their significance for a healthy childhood awakening.... Read more
Supporting Self-directed Play in Steiner-Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Renate Long-BreipohlAn important overview on supporting children’s play, and different types of self-directed play.... Read more
Tell Me A Story: Stories from the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
Edited by Louise deForest; Illustrated by Deborah Grieder and Jo ValensA collection of favourite stories, old and new, especially sele... Read more
Tell Me Another Story: More Stories from the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America
Edited by Louise deForest; Illustrated by Deborah Grieder and Jo ValensA wonderful collection of seasonal and subject-speci... Read more
Truer Than True: A World of Fairy Tales for the Waldorf Kindergarten
Edited by Holly Koteen SouléA collection of twenty-six fairy tales from around the world for young children, carefully chosen and adapted to cele... Read more
Trust and Wonder: A Waldorf Approach to Caring for Infants and Toddlers
Eldbjorg Gjessing PaulsenAn kindergarten teacher shares her extensive experience of integrating children under three into a Waldorf kindergarten.... Read more
Understanding Child Development: Steiner's Essential Principles for Waldorf Education
Edited by Angelika Wiehl and Wolfgang-M Auer; Translated by Margot SaarA useful volume that presents a selection of Rudolf Steiner's wr... Read more
Waldorf Early Childhood Education: An Introductory Reader
Edited by Shannon HonigblumAn insightful collection of essays on a wide range of topics within early years education.... Read more
What is a Waldorf Kindergarten?
Edited by Sharifa Oppenheimer; Foreword by Joan AlmonAn in-depth look at Waldorf kindergartens, from the essentials that underpin them to the practicalities of the daily routine.... Read more
A Year in the Woods: Reflections on Leading an Outdoor Parent-and-Child Group
Margaret Madeline LoescherReflective, inspirational chronicle of a year spent leading an outdoor parent-and-child group in England.... Read more
A multitude of resources and insights to help parents and teachers of six- and seven-year-old children.... Read more
Gnomes and Giants, Pixies and Elves: Hand Gesture and Movement Games for Young Children
Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Kundry WillwerthA collection of hand gesture and movement games focused around gnomes and pixies, to h... Read more
Walking with Our Children: Parenting as Companion and Guide
Nancy BlanningA collection of articles by Nancy Blanning for parents on how to successfully bring Waldorf ideas and practices into a home with young children.... Read more
Out of print
- The Child from Birth to Three in Waldorf Education and Child Care Edited by Rainer Patzlaff and Susan Howard; Translated by Margot M. Saar
- Childhood's Garden: Shaping Everyday Life Around the Needs of Young Children Helle Heckmann; Translated by Tine Schmidt
- Christmas Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- Cradle of a Healthy Life: Early Childhood and the Whole of Life Johanna Steegmans and Gerald Karnow
- Creating a Home for Body, Soul, and Spirit: A New Approach to Childcare Bernadette Raichle
- Creating Connections: Perspectives on Parent-and-Child Work in Waldorf Early Childhood Education Edited by Kimberley Lewis and Susan Weber
- Dancing Hand, Trotting Pony: Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades Wilma Ellersiek; Translated by Lyn and Kundry Willwerth
- A Day Full of Song: Work Songs from a Waldorf Kindergarten Karen Lonsky; Illustrated by Victoria Sander
- A Deeper Understanding of the Waldorf Kindergarten: Articles from the Waldorf Kindergarten Newsletter 1981-1992: Volume 2 Edited by Susan Howard
- The Developing Child: the First Seven Years Edited by Susan Howard
- Easter Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- First Grade Readiness: Resources, Insights and Tools for Waldorf Educators Edited by Nancy Blanning
- First Grade Readiness: Resources, Insights and Tools for Waldorf Educators Edited by Nancy Blanning
- First Steps In Natural Dyeing Joan Almon
- From Kindergarten into the Grades: Insights from Rudolf Steiner Edited by Ruth Ker
- A Garden for Kids: More News from Nokken and Helle Heckmann Helle Heckmann
- The Journey of the 'I' into Life: A Final Destination or a Path Towards Freedom? Edited by Nancy Blanning
- Let's Dance and Sing: Rhythmic Games for the Early Childhood Years Freya Jaffke; Translated by Nina Kuettel
- Love Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- Love as the Source of Education: The Life Work of Helmut von Kügelgen Helmut von Kügelgen; Edited by Susan Howard
- Meeting the Needs of the Child Today: Lectures from the International Waldorf Early Childhood Conference Edited by Nancy Blanning
- Mentoring in Waldorf Early Childhood Education Edited by Nancy Foster
- Merrily We Sing: Original Songs in the Mood of the Fifth Ilian Willwerth
- Michaelmas Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- Nokken: A Garden for Children: A Danish Approach to Waldorf-based Child Care Helle Heckmann; Translated by Lone Schmidt
- Nurturing Children and Families: One Model of a Parent/Child Program in a Waldorf School Sarah Baldwin
- Nurturing Children and Families: One Model of a Parent/Child Program in a Waldorf School Sarah Baldwin
- On the Play of the Child: Indications by Rudolf Steiner for Working with Young Children Edited by Freya Jaffke; Translated by Jan-Kees Saltet
- An Overview of the Waldorf Kindergarten: Articles from the Waldorf Kindergarten Newsletter 1981-1992: Volume 1 Edited by Joan Almon
- Professional Review and Evaluation in Waldorf Early Childhood Education Holly Koteen-Soulé
- Seeking the Spirit: Whitsun Inspiration for Individuals and Communities Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- Sexual Abuse Of Children: Understanding, Prevention, and Treatment Michaela Glöckler
- Spiritual Insights Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- Toy Making: Simple Playthings to Make for Children Gun Lee Blue
- Understanding Young Children: Excerpts from Lectures by Rudolf Steiner Compiled for the Use of Kindergarten Teachers Edited by Helmut von Kugelgen
- A Warm and Gentle Welcome: Nurturing Children from Birth to Age Three Edited by Trice Atchison and Margaret Ris
- Working with the Angels: The Young Child and the Spiritual World Edited by Susan Howard
- Working with the Dead Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen
- The World of Fairy Tales: A Path to the Essence of the Young Child through Fairy Tales Daniel Udo de Haes; Translated by Barbara Mees
- The Young Child in the World Today Edited by Susan Howard
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