2022 Early Childhood Conference

13515a Southeast Rusk Road,Milwaukie OR 97222

19 June, 2022

Description

2021 Early Childhood Conference This summer's theme is "Polarities and Seasons". We will look at many aspects concerning polarities in young children so as to be able to understand and help each child physically and spiritually. Two anthroposophical doctors will give presentations, as well as seasoned EC teachers, an art therapist, and long time anthroposophists, in order to deeply explore this theme. There will be many therapeutic elements included in both morning lectures and afternoon artistic workshops. They will provide participants with depths of anthroposophy along with very practical aspects for you to bring back to your classroom or home schooling setting. ​ Morning Lectures, Afternoon Workshops, and Evening Sessions will cover: manifestation of polarities in young children, balancing the young child and its environment, the four seasons and spiritual beings, the cycle of the year, festivals, painting, nature tables, seasonal handcrafts, biography workshop, and the study of a few of Rudolf Steiner's books, along with daily eurythmy, pentatonic singing, and speech exercises.​ PLEASE NOTE: A supply fee for the workshops will needed to be added to the cost below. Participants will be billed once enrolled. Dates: Sun. June 19 2021 evening to Sat. Jul. 2, 2021 at midday Times: Starts at 8:30am and ends at 4:30pm most days, plus some evening sessions (from 6:30pm to 8:00/8:15pm) Theme: Helping Children Find Rhythm Presenters: To be announced Founded in 1999 by master teacher John Miles, the Micha-el Institute's Waldorf inspired teacher training has come in direct succession from Rudolf and Marie Steiner and has prepared a generation of teachers to work in Waldorf inspired schools around the world.