Gateways
is the newsletter of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North
America and is the professional journal for those working with young
children in Waldorf early childhood settings - kindergartens, play
groups, home care programs, parent/child classes and child care centers.
Gateways is published twice each year, in the fall and spring.
First published in 1981 as The Waldorf Kindergarten Newsletter,
its name changed in 1998 when the Waldorf Kindergarten Association
became the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America, reflecting
North American Waldorf early childhood movement's expanded interest
in serving the child from birth to seven.
Gateways features articles written by and for early childhood
educators and others with an interest in the development of the young
child. The contents include articles on child development, early childhood
research, practical activities for children, the inner life of the
teacher, and resources and calendar listings of events of interest
to Waldorf early childhood educators. The current editor is Stephen
Spitalny at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School in California.
To order subscriptions or back issues, please contact the Waldorf
Early Childhood Association of North America, 285 Hungry Hollow Road,
Spring Valley, NY 10977. Tel 845-352-1690. Fax 845-352-1695.
Back issues
are available from Melissa Lyons (address as for subscriptions).
Fall/Winter
2005, Issue 49
entire issue in one file
Letter
from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Early Childhood Teaching and the Etheric - Cynthia Aldinger
Research
On
Learning Difficulties in the Early Years - Ewout Van Manen
Conferences
Overview of the International Kindergarten Conference,
2005 - Jan Coles
Review of the Logos Conference - Heather Porter
Transitions
The Beginnings of our Waldorf Early Childhood Movement
- Susan Howard
An Interview with Margret Meyerkort - Janni Nichol
Birthday Homage for Margret Meyerkort
Remembering Joyce Schild - Kim Hunter, Susanne Schonthaler and Marjorie
Thatcher
Practical
Aspects
Building Community through the Advent Garden - Joyce
Gallardo
The Day Dusty Gnome Took a Nap
Storms,
Floods and Devastation
The Flood at Sophia's Hearth - Joyce Gallardo
Lessons from a Hurricane - Heidi Anne Porter
A Report from the Hill School
Book Reviews
In
a Nutshell by Nancy Foster
Eurythmy for the Young Child by Estele Bryer
Spring/Summer
2005, Issue 48
entire issue in one file
Introduction
Letter
From the Editor
A Letter to the Editor
Living with a Question - Margo Running
Research
Observing
the Six-Year Change - Ruth Ker
The Secret Garden - Tim Bennett and Melissa Borden
The Healing Art of Nursery Rhymes - Suzanne Down
Deeper Relationships Between Emmi Pickler's Work and Waldorf Early
Childhood Education - Joyce Gallardo
Early
Childhood Work Around the World
Conversations
with Parent/Child Pioneers - Nancy Foster
Transforming our Parent Meetings - Louise de Forest
WECAN Survey
News from China - Tammy Hughes
Book Reviews
The Fourfold
Path to Healing - Thomas Cowan M.D.
Lilipoh Holistic Wellness Guide - Wiep de Vries
The 7 O'Clock Bedtime - Inda Schaenen
Fall/Winter
2004, Issue 47
entire issue in one file
Introduction
Letter From the Editor
The Shortest Day - Susan Cooper
Research
Meeting the Child - Barbara Klocek
Mixed Ages in the Kindergarten - Nancy Blanning
The Older Child in the kindergarten - Ruth Ker
Celebrating Festivals with Young Children - Nancy Foster
Practical Aspects
Living Under the Sky - Sally Schweizer
Math in the Kindergarten - Leah Palumbo
Outdoor Puppetry and Big Movement - Suzanne Down
The Joys and Struggles of Growing a Home Kindergarten - Glenda Moore
Re-Inventing Spindlewood - Susan Silverio
Reports
The Christiana Foundation - Robert Hickman
Somerset School - Todd Hilton
News from China - Li Zhang
Book Reviews
Nurturing Children and Families: One Model of a Parent-Child Program
in a Waldorf School by Sarah Baldwin
The Well Balanced Child by Sally Goddard Blythe
Spring/Summer
2004, Issue 46
Introduction
Letter
from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Research
Sun
and Rain: Preparing the Soil for Growing Great Minds - Andrea
Gambardella
Nurturing
the Activity of Connecting - Stephen Spitalny
From the Classroom - Stephen Spitalny
The
Nursery Class as a Foundation for Later Life - G.L. Rowe
A
Rainbow Ruckshau - Christina Williams
Reflections
on Child's Play
Early Childhood
Conferences
Generations
at Risk - Peggy O'Mara
Sense
Development Disturbances - Patricia Dougall
Research
Collaboration Conference - Andrea Gambardella
2003
NAEYC Conference - Rosarion Villasana-Ruiz
Conversations Overheard
WECAN Working
Groups
The
Older Child in the Kindergarten - Ruth Ker
Parent/Child
Working Groups - Nancy Foster
Defining
Extended Daycare Programs - Chuck Barbieri
Helpful
Hints - Jill Taplin
With the Children
A
Summer Ringtime - Stephen Spitalny
A
Summer Song - Rachel Sutcliffe
Book Reviews
Kindergarten
Education: Freeing Children's Potential by Berry Peck
The
Singing Day by Candy Verney
Fall/Winter 2003,
Issue 45
Introduction
Letter from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Research
The
New Generation of Children - Dr. Renate Long-Breipohl
Child
Development - Dr. Bruno Callegaro
Practical Aspects
Chaos
in Everyday Life - About Cleaning and Caring - Linda Thomas
The
Relationship Between the Lead Teacher and the Assistant - Elizabeth
Stubb
Speech
and its Importance in the Life of the Young Child - Helen Lubin
The
One and Only Way - Cynthia Aldinger
The
Dragon's Gate - Stephen Spitalny
In
Memoriam: Klara Hatterman - Susan Howard
Special Report
Sophia
House - Carol Cole
Book Reviews
Giving
Love-Bringing Joy by Wilma Ellersiek
Working
with the Dead by Helmut van Kügelgen
Dignity
of the Young Child
Set
Free Childhood by Martin Large
Announcements
Calendar of Events
Spring/Summer 2003,
Issue 44
Introduction
Letter from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
News from WECAN - Susan Howard
Research
The Lives and Work of Emmi Pickler and Magda Gerber
- Susan Weber
Working with the Children
One Week in the Life of Nokken
Purposeful Movement for the Young Child - Mary Triulzi
Teaching Young Children Through Work and Play - Christine Readick
and Kathy Douglas
Spring Movement Circle - Nancy Blanning
A Birth into Spiritual World Festival - Particia Owens
From the WECAn Office - Melissa Lyons
Working with the Wider Community
Reflections on the NAEYC Conference by Cynthia
Aldinger
Tribute to a Shining Star by Cynthia Aldinger
Book Review: Only You by Rosemary Wells
Book Review: The Nature of Nurture by Ira J. Chasnoff, MD
Announcements
For Your Calendar
Advertisement
Fall/Winter 2002,
Issue 43
Introduction
Letter from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Research and Human Development
The
Vital Role of Play in Childhood - Joan Almon
The
Physiological Basis of Sleep - Lisa Gromicko
Going
Beyond Self as Image as it Unfolds in the Human Brian - a conversation
with Michael Mendizza and Keith Bussell, D.O
Working with the Children
The
Magic Lake at the End of the World; A Story from Ecuador by Barbara
Klocek
Winter
Movement Journey - Nancy Blanning
Working with Community
Celebrating
Festivals - Nancy Foster
Festivals
by Stephen Spitalny
Calendar
Spring/Summer 2002,
Issue 42
Introduction
Letter
from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Letter to the Editor
Research and Conferences
Children
at Risk: Perceiving and Meeting the Needs of Today's Children
- Dr. Michaela Glockler
Characterizing
the Balancing Polarities - Stephen Spitalny
Working with the Children
Meeting
the Six Year Old - Barbara Klocek
The
Questions of a Small Child - Martin Tittman
The Puppet Show - Rena Osmer
The Story of the Mountain Pears: A Japanese Tale - Janet Kellman
Working with the Parents
On
Obedience: An Open Letter to Kindergarten Colleagues - Bill Roberson
A
Parent Evening in Response to September 11- Andree Ward
Statement
on Children and the Media - Hawthorne Valley School
Books of Interest
Ready
to Learn: From Birth to School Readiness - reviewed by Stephen
Spitalny
Reports and Announcements
The
International Working Group for the Child from Birth to Three - Susan
Weber
Announcements
Lifeways Child Care; Stories from Home - Cynthia Aldinger
Calendar
Fall/Winter 2001,
Issue 41
Introduction
Letter
from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
Responses
to World Events
Research
Supporting
the Development of the Hand - Ingun Schneider
Making
Sense of Uprightness - Bonnie and William River-Bento
How
Do Stories Nourish Children's Organs as They Grow? Nancy Mellon
Thoughts
on Storytelling as a Healing Art - Nancy Mellon
The
Rhythm of Life - Helle Heckmann
Stories and Circle Time
King
Carrot and Aaron Apple - by a coworker of Helle Heckmann
The
Shining Loaf - Isabelle Wyatt
The
Legend of Babouschka - Ruth Ker
Sugaring
Time: An Early Spring Circle - Donna Brooks
Worldwide Work
Ending
the Commercialization of Childhood - The Alliance for Childhood
The
Walakota Waldorf School - Chris Young
Books and Letters
Two
New Books from Hawthorne Press - Reviewed by Stephen Spitalny
Sing
Through the Seasons
The Christmas Star Songbook and CD - Mary Thienes-Schunemann
Letter to the Editor
Reports and Announcements
The Education of Early Childhood Educators - Susan Howard
For Your Calendar
Spring/Summer 2001,
Issue 40
Introduction
Letter
from the Editor - Stephen Spitalny
The Developing Child
The Young Child from Birth to Seven - Dennis Klocek
The
Importance of Sleep - Susan Johnson, MD
Welcoming
Babies - Rena Osmer
The Inner Work of the Teachers
Balance
in Living: Saying Good-bye to the Martyr in Us - Rosa Barocio
Meeting
Fear and Finding Joy - Stephen Spitalny
Working with the Children
Taming
the Dragon: Michaelmas and the Kindergarten - Barbara Klocek
Computers
in Early Childhood Education: A Jump Start for the Future? - Dr.
Renate Long-Breipol
Cries
of Conscience: The Need for Media Mindfulness - Nancy Forer
Worldwide Work
Marionette
Workshop in Ecuador - Joyce Gallardo
Alliance
for Childhood Update - Joan Almon
Books
Working
With Anxious, Nervous, and Depressed Children - reviewed by Ann
Pratt
The
Singing Baby - Mary Thienes-Schunemann
Announcements
For Your Calendar
Fall/Winter 2000,
Issue 39
Introduction
Letter
from the Co-Editors - Joan Almon & Stephen Spitalny
Issues of Early Childhood
A
Conversation with Joan Salter - Linda Morrow
Can
I Take Care of Other People's Children? - Helle Heckmann
Activating
Our Health - Dr. Philip Incao/Sarah Hummingbird
Working with the Children
Honing
Our Observations - Stephen Spitalny
Group
Size: Some Further Thoughts - Christine Christiansen
Playground
Apparatus: A Woodworking Project - Patricia Lague
Colleagues
Remembering
Agnes Trepte - Patricia Rubano
Kindergarten
Teachers Around the World: Bronja Zahlingen - Stephen Spitalny
Worldwide Work
Alliance
for Childhood: Brussels Conference Report - Diane David
Working
in the Townships - Eldbjorg Gjessing Paulsen
Khukuleka:
Sisters Worlds Apart - Amy Vincens
Support
a Sister School/Tashi Waldorf School
The
Philippine Waldorf initiative on Early Childhood - Bella C. Tan
Books
Endangered:
Your Child in a Hostile World - Joan Almon
The
"Early Years" Series from Hawthorne Press - Joan Almon
Sing
a Song of Seasons: Songbook and CD - Susan Dent
Announcements
For Your Calendar
Spring/Summer 2000,
Issue 38
Introduction
Letter
from the Co-Editors - Joan Almon and Stephen Spitalny
Research and Conferences
Notes
on Three Lectures by Felicitas Vogt - Kate Gage and Sandi Chamberlain
An
Interview with Hermann Koepke - Jane Johannson
Working with the Children
Feeding
the Child's Soul in Nature - Su Rubinoff
Questionnaire
Response - Lois Hartman
Working
with Deaf Children - Victoria Lester
Brief
Thoughts on Small Kindergartens - Stephen Spitalny
The
Golden Lantern - Stephen Spitalny
Games
for All Occasions - Ebba Bodame
Sprouting
Made Easy - Carmella Lukionovich
Worldwide Work
Alliance
for Childhood - Joan Almon
A
Trip to Africa - Joan Almon
Books
The
Challenge of the Will
The
Wonder of Lullabies
Agatha
Christie's Autobiography - An Excerpt
Colleagues
Anna
Keefe - Memories of a Friend - Carol Nasr
Warm Wishes to Sherri Jennings
LifeWays to Launch New Training Course in Two Locations
Upcoming Events
Calendar
Fall/Winter 1999,
Issue 37
Introduction
Letter
from the Co-Chairs - Joan Almon and Susan Howard
An
Update from the Alliance for Childhood - Joan Almon
Research and Conferences
Threshold
Experiences of Children and Adults - Helmut von Kügelgen
The
Practice of Child Observation - Heiner Priess
Working with the Children
A
Visit to RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) - Susan Weber &
Rena Osmer
An
Interview with Helle Heckmann at Nøkken - Roberta Ducharme
The
Children's Oasis - Christiane Maria von Königslöw
Stirring
the Bubbling Pot - Leanne Moraes
A
Play: The King of Waves - Jannah Walker
A
Winter Hand Gesture Game - Paulene Hanna
From the Children: "You know, we are like gold."
International Work
Waldorf
Steiner Education in Viet Nam, A Beginning - Thanh Cherry
Waldorf
Initiatives for Young Children in South Africa - Truus Gerats
Helping Initiatives Around the World
Books
Beyond
the Rainbow Bridge
New Books of Interest
Upcoming Events
Calendar and Announcements
Spring/Summer 1999,
Issue 36
Introduction
Letter
from the Co-Chairs - Joan Almon and Susan Howard
Research and Conferences
As
Ye Sow, So Shall Ye Reap - Sally Jenkinson
Self-Development
as Basis of Relationship - Dr. Michaela Glöckler
Diagnostic,
Pedagogical and Therapeutic Tasks - Ann Pratt
Working
with Children's Drawings - Barbara Patterson
Crayons
in the Kindergarten: Block or Stick? - Joan Almon
Commentary
on Crayons - Monica Ellis
Crayoning:
A Beginning Research - Kate Gage
Crayoning
Anecdotes - Kate Gage
Lifeways
Training - Mary O'Connell
Working with the Children
An
Autumn Play - Suse König, H. Dietzel, W. Klein
1998-99
Questionnaire Responses
An
Open Letter to Colleagues - Nancy Foster
Program
for the Deaf Child - Dr. Patricia Ganz
Margaret
Meyerkort's New Books - Joan Almon
International Work
The
Kite Flying Festival - Alice Trembour
Wild
Goose Lake - Lucia Mello
Thresholds
Grandma's
Dream - Sheila Rubin
He
Spoke of Beauty - Cynthia Aldinger
For
Anastasia and Her Dear Grandmother
Calendar of Events
Announcements
Fall/Winter 1998,
Issue 35
Introduction
Letter
from Editor - Nicola Tarshis
Research and Conferences
World
Kindergarten Conference - Susan Howard
Impact
of Evil in Our Time - Reijo Wilenius
Right
to Childhood - Michaela Glöckler, MD
North American Work
News
From WE•CAN - Joan Almon and Susan Howard
Movement
with Children - Beth Currie
Research
Activity - Erica Carnay
Working with the Children
Leo
- Margaret Meyerkort
Calendula
Salve Recipes - JoAnne Dennee
New
Steps in Natural Dyeing - Glenda Moore
Advent
Cookies - Nicola Tarshis
Advent
Table Play - Nancy Foster
Standing
Puppet Instructions - Nicola Tarshis
Little
Dawn Boy and the Rainbow Trail & Little Dawn Boy Circle -
JoAnne Dennee
Books of Interest
Calendar of Events
Announcements
Spring 1998, Issue
34
Introduction
Changing
of the Guard and Introduction - Joan Almon & Nicola Tarshis
Research and Conferences
The
Young Child in the World of Today - Renate Breipohl
From
Birth to Three and the Child at the End of the Century - Dr. Bruno
Callegaro
International Work
In
Memory of Dr. Helmut von Kügelgen - Joan Almon
Reaching
Out - Joan Almon
From
the Heart of an African Village - Susan Perrow
Brazilian
Kindergarten Conference - Maria Chantal Amarante
Working with the Children
Circle
Garden - Anna Rando
Adult
Activity in the Parent and Tot Program - Connie White
Multi-Culturalism
in Waldorf Education - Janni Nicol
Nkosnati
and the Dragon - Stephen Spitalny
Briar
Rose - Nancy Foster (large file....long download!)
Health Issues
Link
Between Antibiotics and Developmental Delays - Developmental Delay
Registry
Report
on Vaccination - Dr. Philip Incao
Upcoming Events
Gems
Classified Advertisements
Autumn 1997, Issue
33
Reflections
- Joan Almon
The
Genius of Play - Sally Jenkinson
Diversity
and Story in the Kindergarten - Steve Spitalny
A
Survey of Birth - Rena Osmer
TV
and ADD - Foster Kline. MD
Straw
into Gold: Kindergarten Harvest - Pamela Perkins
Dyeing
with Pokeweed - Meg Shams
Early
Childhood Travels in Japan - Susan Grey Weber
The
Effects of Hidden Anger in the Classroom - Judith Wynhausen
Reaching
out through NAEYC - Cynthia Aldinger
Child
Care Report - Cynthia Aldinger
Announcements
Household Tips
Upcoming Dates
Words of Wisdom
News Flash!
Spring 1997, Issue
32
Protecting
Childhood: Looking Ahead - Joan Almon
Concerning
Restless Children - Bertram von Zabern, MD
How
to Nurture Storytelling - Nancy Mellon
The
Importance of the First Three Years - Georg Kühlewind
Day
Care Workshop Report - Cynthia Aldinger
After
Care in our Waldorf Schools - Janet Kellman
An
Afternoon Program at Pine Hill - Adelheid Lucas
The
Ever-Present Media - What Can Be Done About It? - Editors
Clear
Star Shining: In Memory of Astrid Barnes - Janene Ping
Felting
as Handwork in Early Childhood - Janene Ping
Michaelmas
Star Ball - Janene Ping
Creating
A World Family at Advent Time - Holly Koteen-Soulé
Notes
on Advent Circle - Nancy Blanning
Books
of Interest
Upcoming Events
Final Notes
Memories of Carolyn Hodnett - Joan Almon
Autumn 1996, Issue
31
An
Overview of Waldorf Early Childhood Education Today - Joan Almon
An
Interview about Angels - Dr. Helmut von Kügelgen
The
International Waldorf Kindergarten Conference - Joan Almon
For
the Advent Garden - Susan Silverio
Making
Transparencies with Fleece - Nancy Foster
Working
with the Will - Nancy Blanning
New
Directions in Waldorf Education, An Introduction - Joan Almon
A
Project for the Homeless - Christina Williams
A
Parent-Child Program - Cecelia Karpoff
Ideals
and Reality of Motherhood - Judith Krischik
Nutrition
- Wendy Cook
Reflections
on Kindergarten Training - Sylvia Paluzzi
Upcoming Events
Notes from Parents and Teachers
Spring 1996, Issue
30
Young
Children Today: Understanding Them and Helping Them - Joan Almon
Caring
for the Life-Forces of the Young Child - Renate Breipohl
Laying
the Physical Foundation of the Consciousness Soul - Dr. Jenny
Josephson
Waldorf
Day Care Conference - Lynne Oldfield
Day
Care - Cynthia Aldinger
Home
Day Care - Joyce Gallardo
Ringtime
as Pedagogical Opportunity: Some Thoughts - Stephen Spitalny
The
Bear - Stephen Spitalny
National
TV-Turnoff Week - Cynthia Aldinger
Mobile
for Spring or Summer - Star Weavings
A
Conversation on Color - Barbara Patterson
From
the Children
Book Review
Upcoming Events
Announcements
Classified Ads
Autumn 1995, Issue
29
Introduction
- Joan Almon
Early
Childhood and the Consciousness Soul - Joan Almon
Storytelling
- Margarite van der Heidie
Whitsun,
Multiculturalism and International Working - Kayla Meadows Varney
Birth
to the Age of Three: Our Responsibility - Dorothy Olsen
A
Look at Home Day Care and After Care - Joyce Gallardo
Christmas
Season in a Public School - James Peterson
A
Poem for the Advent Garden - Nancy Foster
Helping
Children in a Time of Trouble - Nancy Foster
With
Love for Geneve - Janene Ping
East
Coast Kindergarten Conference 1995 - Judith Swennigsen
Calendar of Events
Announcements
From the Kindergarten and Home
A Note of Thanks
