Bláthú
is an Irish word that means "flourish" or "blossom".
It is pronounced "blaw-hoo".
is an Irish word that means "flourish" or "blossom".
It is pronounced "blaw-hoo".
Our vision is that early childhood settings are places where children are known, where they experience a life of activity and adventure, and are fully self-expressed. With a focus on the formative first 7 years of life our vision is informed by the methods of Rudolf Steiner, deep insight into child development and observing and working with nature.
We support those who create an environment that nurtures this vision, and we ensure these practitioners have access to ongoing development, training and advocacy.
A Verse for Our Time
We must eradicate from the soul
All fear and terror of what comes towards man out of the future.
We must acquire serenity
In all feelings and sensations about the future.
We must look forward with absolute equanimity
To everything that may come.
And we must think only that whatever comes
Is given to us by a world-directive full of wisdom.
It is part of what we must learn in this age,
namely, to live out of pure trust,
Without any security in existence.
Trust in the ever present help
Of the spiritual world.
Truly, nothing else will do
If our courage is not to fail us.
And let us seek the awakening from within ourselves
Every morning and every evening.
-Rudolf Steiner
We must eradicate from the soul
All fear and terror of what comes towards man out of the future.
We must acquire serenity
In all feelings and sensations about the future.
We must look forward with absolute equanimity
To everything that may come.
And we must think only that whatever comes
Is given to us by a world-directive full of wisdom.
It is part of what we must learn in this age,
namely, to live out of pure trust,
Without any security in existence.
Trust in the ever present help
Of the spiritual world.
Truly, nothing else will do
If our courage is not to fail us.
And let us seek the awakening from within ourselves
Every morning and every evening.
-Rudolf Steiner
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Bláthú is Ireland's primary source of information about Steiner Waldorf education
in early childhood for parents, our members, government and funding agencies,
childcare practitioners, and other childcare organisations.
in early childhood for parents, our members, government and funding agencies,
childcare practitioners, and other childcare organisations.
centenery2019 will be the 100th year of Steiner Waldorf Education.
Click here for a link to an excellent film that captures the essence and hopes of Steiner Waldorf Education. |
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BLÁTHÚ members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland.
Associate membership is open to all who support the work of BLÁTHÚ. . |
BLÁTHÚ provides support for members as well as responding to the increasing level of interest in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education more generally in Ireland.
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BLÁTHÚ has established a programme of events on aspects of Steiner Waldorf education for childcare practitioners.
The Annual Conference takes place in Autumn, to which all are welcome. |
BLÁTHÚ works strenuously to ensure that the integrity of the Steiner Waldorf name is protected, respected and valued within our community and throughout Ireland's early years care and education sector. Services not listed on this website are presently not engaged with BLÁTHÚ, therefore the quality of their practice cannot be vouched for by BLÁTHÚ, please inform yourself.