West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy

02/11/2026

Online Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Courses

February 16 to 21, 2026

Online via Zoom

Ethics in Teaching with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Working with the School with Michael Soule (5 classes)
The Young Child in the Modern World with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://westcoastinstitute.org/courses/early-childhood-courses

02/04/2026

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing

February 16 to 21, 2026

Online via Zoom

We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy.

Ethics in Teaching with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Working with the School with Michael Soule (5 classes)
The Young Child in the Modern World with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)

Visit our website for more information and to register:

Waldorf Early Childhood Courses at WCI Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing Weekends January 3 to February 1& the week of February 16 to 21 We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interest...

02/04/2026

We are happy to be sponsoring this conference; come and see us at WECAN’s Vendor Hall, featuring products and resources loved by early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers.

Come check out the vendor hall at our 2026 WECAN Early Childhood Educators Conference

Friday, February 6, 2026, 3-6:30 pm
Saturday, February 8, 2026, 10:15-6:30
at the Green Meadow Waldorf School Gymnasium, 871 Chesnut Ridge Rd, Chesnut Ridge, NY.

The vendor hall is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

We will have Waldorf crafts, toys, gifts, clothing, jewelry, books, bags, scarves, soap, pottery and woodwork, baskets, fiber crafts, teacher training information and more!

List of Vendors: https://web.cvent.com/event/699fcbc6-a785-4156-86c5-8ea91641c9e7/websitePage:e707e1cf-36a6-4013-b68c-9dc662d5907f
WECAN Books
Abigail, Rose and Lily Too
Aroma Home
Art Eurythmy
A Sound Approach
A Supple Voice
Blue Moon Design Studio
Danish Woolen Delights
Fellowship Community
Fiber Craft Studio
Flowering Heart & Carapace Farm
Folkloric Jewelry
Give Soap
Heavenly Hues
Jonies Creations
Lisa Medoff Designs
Lion Valley Crafts
Natasha de Castro
Pear Tree Studio
Purna Natura
Radyshes
Renee
SPADEA NYC
The Sparkle Bookstore
Tiny House Textiles
TreesongTonics
Willow Pond Sheep Farm Wynstones Press
VIP SPONSORS
Alma Partners
Gradalis
Great Lakes Waldorf Institute
LifeWays
Mercurius
Rudolf Steiner Collage Canada
Sophia’s Hearth
Sunbridge Institute

12/20/2025

Wishing you and yours a peaceful and joyous holiday season, and a new year filled with light and hope.

From all of us at West Coast Institute

12/16/2025

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing

Weekends January 3 to February 1 & the week of February 16 to 21

Online via Zoom

We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interested in Waldorf education and anthroposophy.

Weekends January 3 to February 1

An Outline of Esoteric Science with Laurie Clark (10 classes)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion with Debbie Laurin (4 classes)
Working with Colleagues with Karen Fjestad (2 classes)
Working with Parents with Karen Fjestad (3 classes)

Week of February 16 to 21

Ethics in Teaching with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Health & Wellbeing of the Educator with Debbie Laurin (2 classes)
Working with the School with Michael Soule (5 classes)
The Young Child in the Modern World with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)

Click here for more information and to register: https://westcoastinstitute.org/.../early-childhood-courses/

(Please note that auditors are asked to be quiet participants—present as observers only—unless asked by instructors to contribute.)

Waldorf Early Childhood Courses at WCI Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing Weekends January 3 to February 1& the week of February 16 to 21 We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interest...

12/16/2025

Holiday book sale!

25% off all books at WECAN Books from November 25 through December 23, 2025.
Use the code Winter2025 at checkout.

Winter is the perfect season for cozying up with a book. We are pleased to share our latest publications and more! https://conta.cc/4a3qivX
Be sure to visit our store https://store.waldorfearlychildhood.org/ for the full catalog of offerings!

With warmest greetings from all of us at WECAN!

11/01/2025

Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing

November 9th to 15th, 2025 | In-Person at the Vancouver Waldorf School

We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy.

Care of the Environment with Consciousness with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Child Observation with Ruth Ker (1 class)
Clay Modeling with Herb Walsh (5 classes)
Festivals I with Ruth Ker (2 classes)
The Importance of Play with Debbie Laurin and Rose Maynard (3 classes)
Outdoor Programming with Astrid Lackner (1 class)
Rhythm in the Life of the Young Child with Debbie Laurin and Rose Maynard (3 classes)
Role of the Will in the First Three Years with Debbie Laurin (2 classes)
Spacial Dynamics I with Jane Williams (5 classes)

Click here for more information and to register: https://westcoastinstitute.org/courses/early-childhood-courses/

(Please note that auditors are asked to be quiet participants—present as observers only—unless asked by instructors to contribute.)

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at WCI; may your harvests and your hearts be full!

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!

06/14/2025

There are still a couple spots left in our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training program, and we've extended the application deadline to June 20th!

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training
Birth to Seven, with a Birth to Three Option

Next cohort begins June 28th

Part-time program of five weeks per year over two years, comprised of three weeks in July and a week in November and February each successive year. The Birth to Three option runs for eight weeks over 14 months, comprised of three weeks in two summers and a week in November and February of the first year.

Throughout the two trainings, studies in Anthroposophy and Waldorf early childhood principles are interwoven with artistic and practical subjects. This provides the opportunity to polish your star as well as earn a Birth to Seven or Birth to Three Waldorf Early Childhood Teaching Certificate recognised by AWSNA, WECAN and IASWECE.

Visit our website for more information and to apply: www.westcoastinstitute.org

International students please note: WCI EC Training graduates are not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in Canada. Please visit our International Student Guide page for information about living costs, housing costs, availability of suitable accommodation, tenancy rights in British Columbia, and more.

06/14/2025

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It has been a rich and meaningful year, and we hope the coming weeks offer you many moments of rest, renewal, and joy. We’ve put together a wonderful and thoughtful email with updates, news, and inspiration to keep you connected with WECAN's work.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/WECAN-Spring-2025-News-Update-.html?soid=1102861739082&aid=Zj-y5dUwZVs
Wishing you a nourishing and adventurous summer season!