A Child's Seasonal Treasury


Book Description

For a child to feel at home in the world and to experience the oneness of the universe, there is no better way than through nature and the arts. This book is a treasure trove of timeless songs, crafts, verses and recipes for seasonal treats, to bring joy to the process of learning, both for young children and the adults who care for them.A revised and expanded edition.




A Child's Seasonal Treasury


Book Description

A Child's Seasonal Treasury was conceived as a Waldorf-inspired resource book for parents and teachers of young children. Throughout the seasons, songs, verses, poems, riddles, fingerplays, games, creative drama and movement, watercolor painting, handcrafts, healthy recipes and gratitude for life that rekindles a sense of wonder are keynotes of this Smithsonian Notable Children's Book (Nov. 1997, Vol 28, Number 8) Having been chosen as the first book in the Hearthsong Family Library (1996), Waldorf Education has grown tremendously and with the surge of home schools, charter schools, pre-schools and daycare centers, quality curriculum that is child-centred to help counteract the influences of TV and technology on the very young is imperative. This newly published edition has been up-dated with more writing and all illustrations by the author, a conversion chart for the recipes to "translate" world-wide, and the promise that at home or at school, this book will bring joy into the process of learning, both for children and for the adults who are involved with them on a daily basis.




A Child's Seasonal Treasury


Book Description

Timeless songs, verses, treats and Nature's treasures to share throughout the Seasons. This revised and expanded edition of A Child's Seasonal Treasury will bring joy to the process of learning, for children and for adults who care for them daily.




Earthways


Book Description

Seasonal activities, recipes, and hands-on nature crafts for ages 3 and older, designed to produce "a loving relationship with nature" in the classroom or home. Includes tips on recycling, composting, making natural toys and play spaces, and using earth-friendly craft materials and cleaning products.




Music Through the Grades in the Light of the Developing Child


Book Description

A resource book for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for classes 1 to 8, with over 200 songs which have been hand-picked to guide and inspire teachers in their lesson preparation. Arranged by grade, it follows the natural development of children at different ages, and within each year, the songs are arranged seasonally.




Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom


Book Description

Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom offers nature-based crafts, baking recipes, and gardening projects in a celebration of the self-sufficient, eco-friendly homesteading lifestyle.




The Classic Christmas Treasury


Book Description

A collection of stories, poems, and carols about Christmas.




The Children's Forest


Book Description

A rich and abundant treasury in celebration of the forest, this book is about encouraging children's natural fascination with the forest and its inhabitants. The authors have produced an enchanting book where imagination, story and play bring alive the world of the forest. Full of games, facts, celebrations, craft activities, recipes, foraging, stories and Forest School skills, The Children's Forest is much more than a manual: it is an invitation Engages children with nature through play and imagination in the forest and woods.Appealing to teachers, parents, and children, this book focuses on British and Irish trees, plants, animals, stories, poems, songs, crafts, and activities




For the Children of the World


Book Description

24 delightful stories from the corners of the globe, along with 10 delicious child-friendly recipes.




Voyage in Song and Story


Book Description

This wonderful book is packed full of music, verses and stories from the author's forty years' experience of music teaching in a Waldorf school.The book includes:-- Opening exercises accompanied by movements to help focus attention on the day's material-- Pentatonic songs suitable for harps or recorder-- Interactive songs and games to channel children's exuberance-- Traditional dances, songs, and poems inspired by cultures around the world-- Part songs for Classes 5 and 6-- Age-appropriate plays and music for kindergarten to Class 6This is an invaluable resource for Waldorf class teachers and music teachers more widely, published with a spiral binding for easy lay-flat use in the classroom.