Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Steiner Philosophy offer my Child?
In a Steiner preschool each child is received in reverence, nurtured with love and given the gift of time to play.
Play is the small child’s real work, calling on all his or her focus and creativity.
We emphasize the child’s well being and avoid any tendency to hurry growth and development. Child hood is allowed to be savoured – there is no rushing into an adult consciousness.
A beautiful, nurturing and secure home like environment that is inspiring and full of wonder. Children experience the nourishing power of goodness all around them.
Teachers work to provide a healthy rhythm and structure to the day, week and year.
We seek to bring out the child’s natural creative faculty, an ability to wonder, a sensitivity of feeling, a sense of beauty and strength of will.
Teachers have a reverence and respect for the special qualities of each stage of childhood - this shapes the preschool environment, the way the children are spoken to, the materials used, the activities undertaken and the general approach to learning.
Children have a natural affinity with nature so our activities relate to the environment and its cycles, we celebrate the changes in seasons with festivals for the whole family.
Children learn by imitation and physical activity so we surround them with fundamental life tasks, simple homely activities worthy of imitation like sweeping, cooking, gardening, building cubbies, painting, modeling and drawing. This practical experience helps children develop confidence and practical skills.
Creativity is enhanced by carefully selected and crafted natural and hand made materials and toys to stimulate the imagination and provide rich sensory experiences.
Beautiful songs and delightful told stories and fairy tales to enable each child’s imagination to grow.
Creative play enables and strengthens children’s learning of vital interpersonal skills.
