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Helle Heckmann describes a delightful Danish Waldorf childcare facility for children ages one to seven.
Description
Helle Heckmann describes a delightful Danish Waldorf childcare facility for children ages 1-7.
Nøkken is a wonderful example of a healthy child-care facility which accepts children from the age of one. This extended case-study explores what places like Nøkkenfor can for children and their families.
It is practical through, covering issues of staff relations, number of children, the rhythm of the day, parent relations, seasonal celebrations and birthdays, and financing the centre. Throughout, the Steiner-Waldorf principles underpinning the kindergarten shine through.
Author
Helle Heckmann is the founder and Director of Nøkken, a Waldorf daycare centre in Denmark for children aged between 1 and 7. Nøkken has served as an inspiration for Waldorf kindergartens and nurseries worldwide.
Links
You might also be interested in these books by Helle Heckmann:
Childhood's Garden: Shaping Everyday Life Around the Needs of Young Children
A Garden for Kids: More News from Nokken and Helle Heckmann
