

Nancy Blanning is an early childhood educator with a special interest in movement and “incarnational support” for young children through all avenues. We were given enough time to prepare and have been given so many extra resources to sink our teeth into, which I really appreciate.” I thought they were pertinent to the subjects we were studying. “Thank you, and bless you for the clarity and the work you are doing. “10/10 - I felt supported and held, challenged and growing, loved the journaling/intro settling into the space.” “I really appreciated the pre-reading each class super helpful to have time to digest between meetings.” Their work is beautiful and inspiring for true action.” “I loved ALL the presenters they brought awareness and proactivity to a topic that has felt dry and tragic for so many. “There's so much work to do and if we just stay awake and keep putting one foot in front of the other, we are going somewhere.” The toolkit is super helpful and a great way to access the materials anytime you want.”

Over Zoom, with such a large group, you did a wonderful job of connecting us all and holding us together as a group. “So lovely, considerate, warm and friendly. “I feel very held in this work because of you all, and this feeling is very needed.” “I loved hearing the work that others are doing in their schools and being inspired by their stories.” The love and care is palpable in every email, in the toolkit, in the resources, in the assignments. “Supreme amounts of gratitude to all of you for imagining / envisioning this workshop and for the extreme amounts of striving and effort required to make it happen. “I thought everything provided was EXTREMELY thought-out and organized…I appreciated how each session flowed into the next and all of the readings are great resources to pass on to colleagues, parents, and the school community.” “I liked the balance between the presentations and group and reflective work.” Very thoughtful presentations and order of the sessions, clearly very knowledgeable and so willing to bring honest information to our group!” “…the value of hearing from and connecting with EC teachers in Waldorf schools across the country! I just wish there were more sessions! I feel like I could have done this all year!” Join us as we gather to learn, share and practice DEIJ-informed pedagogical storytelling theory and principles of diversity-responsive pedagogy in a learning cohort for six, supportive months.Ĭourse Schedule: (Scroll down for presenter bios) *Please note: in alignment with the Alma Partners core value of Centering Relationship, we do not record our sessions! Please plan to attend all six sessions.
Waldorf storytelling code#
( Contact us for the discount code if you are coming as a group or are a returning student who has taken the course before.) Leave with an Alma Partners Toolkit for continued practiceĬost: Sliding scale from $1200 - $400, with a special price for returning participants and a group discount for schools sending 3 or more participants. Practice and share together in small groups, working from both case studies and personal experience Receive mentorship from experienced Early Childhood educators Learn DEIJ-informed pedagogical storytelling theory, principles, and tools Learn from each other, build skill and confidence in the power of storytelling, and workshop new stories!

We will develop relationships across schools, becoming nourished and inspired by our growing connections. This coming school year, we are offering an extended, fresh version: six months rather than four months, with returning presenters as well as new guests who will share wisdom and knowledge from their experiences and classrooms.Įach session will feature guest presenters, a toolkit with resources for growing skills, and activities for strengthening cohort relationships.
