Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies (JSSHRS)

Developing an Autumn-Themed Waldorf Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

Chen, Yue-Chi, Shih, Yi-Huang, Kao, Shih-Chieh, Juan, Chen-Ya, Dehham, Sabeeha Hamza

29 August 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 1607-1611

DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-30

Abstract

Through seasonal life experiences, exploration of nature, and cultural activities, young children can gradually develop an understanding of the interdependent relationship between humans and nature while cultivating respect and care for life, the environment, and the community. From this perspective, the Waldorf curriculum does not merely use nature as a teaching resource; rather, it regards nature as an important context for children’s living, learning, and life experiences, thereby advancing the ideals of holistic education and sustainability education. Accordingly, this article analyzes the educational practices of an autumn-themed Waldorf curriculum with the aim of exploring the relationships among seasonality, nature, culture, and young children’s learning. It also seeks to provide early childhood educators and preschool teachers implementing Waldorf education with practical references for curriculum design and pedagogical practice.

Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Waldorf Curriculum, Young Children

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Chen, Yue-Chi, Shih, Yi-Huang, Kao, Shih-Chieh, Juan, Chen-Ya, Dehham, & Sabeeha Hamza (2026). Developing an Autumn-Themed Waldorf Curriculum for Early Childhood Education. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(8), 1607-1611. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-30

@article{Chen2026,
  title   = {Developing an Autumn-Themed Waldorf Curriculum for Early Childhood Education},
  author  = {Chen and Yue-Chi and Shih and Yi-Huang and Kao and Shih-Chieh and Juan and Chen-Ya and Dehham and Sabeeha Hamza},
  journal = {Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies},
  year    = {2026},
  volume  = {2},
  number  = {8},
  pages   = {1607-1611},
  doi     = {10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-30},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E8/2026-30}
}

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