A Child's Seasonal Treasury

A Child's Seasonal Treasury
Author: Betty Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2018-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781936849468

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.

Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons

Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons
Author: Julie Andrews
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316040518

A vast array of poems old and new joyously celebrates each special day of the year, telling of New Year's resolutions, Valentine's Day love, Easter parades, Fourth of July fireworks, and more. From the cold of winter to the new hope of spring, the brisk fall to the steamy summer, Caldecott Honor illustrator Marjorie Priceman's vibrant watercolor paintings ring in every month of the year, bringing each season to joyful life. Featuring verse from favorites like Walt Whitman, Jack Prelutsky, and Langston Hughes and poetic lyrics from the likes of Cole Porter and Oscar Hammerstein, plus heartfelt introductions by Julie Andrews describing favorite family holiday moments, this is the perfect collection for families to share together.

Favorite Poems Old and New

Favorite Poems Old and New
Author:
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 642
Release: 1957-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385076967

"Children are poets before they grow up and they should live with poems. I hope this book will encourage them to do so."—Eleanor Roosevelt Beloved and treasured for over 60 years, here is the only poetry collection your family needs—brimming with favorite, classic poems carefully selected to inspire young readers. Over 700 classic and modern poems written by poets from William Shakespeare to J. R. R. Tolkien, Emily Dickinson to Langston Hughes, and covering a range of favorite topics—pets, playtime, family, nature, and nonsense—ensure that there’s a poem to please every child. A truly comprehensive collection that is the ideal way of introducing children to the joys of reading poetry. "If your children think they don't like poetry, expose them to this collection . . . and I defy them to resist its magic."—Kirkus "A fine book for parents to read aloud to their children."—Library Journal "This volume stands out for the comprehensiveness of its selection."—The Horn Book

Waldorf Early Childhood Education

Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Author: Shannon Honigblum
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Early childhood education
ISBN: 9781936849376

This comprehensive collection of essays addresses all the key aspects of Waldorf early years education: its history, the developing child, the rhythm of the day, activities, language, storytelling and puppetry and the young child and the spiritual world.There are contributions from many experienced educators, including: Susan Howard, Joan Almon, Helmut von K�gelgen, Freya Jaffke, Ingeborg Sch�ttner, Kimberly Lewis, Stephan Spitalny, Nancy Foster, Susan Weber, Daniel Udo de Haes and Bronja Zahlingen.This is a revised, newly edited edition of two previously available publications, 'An Overview of the Waldorf Kindergarten', and 'A Deeper Understanding of the Waldorf Kindergarten', with the addition of other relevant contributions.

Emil and Berta

Emil and Berta
Author: Sophia Christine Murphy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2019-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781943582273

It is 1919, and Europe has been devastated by the First World War. Emil Molt, the managing director of Waldorf-Astoria Cigarette Company in Germany, and his wife Berta wanted to start a school to educate the children of their employees, and turned to their friend Rudolf Steiner for guidance. That would be the start of revolutionary approach to education, now known worldwide as Waldorf education.Sophia Christine Murphy, Emil Molt's grand-daughter, draws on her grandfather's diaries to trace the couple's struggles, betrayals, successes and breakthroughs in the founding and nurturing of the first Waldorf school. Murphy tells the story with grace, ease and objectivity, bringing this remarkable chapter of educational history to life.

For the Children of the World

For the Children of the World
Author: Louise Deforest
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-02
Genre: Early childhood education
ISBN: 9781936849055

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

A Lifetime of Joy

A Lifetime of Joy
Author: Bronja Zahlingen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Children's songs
ISBN: 9780972223867

A treasury of verses, finger games, stories, and plays for puppets and marionettes.

Verses and Poems and Stories to Tell

Verses and Poems and Stories to Tell
Author: Dorothy Harrer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2015-05-28
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781936367580

This is a collection of original material written by master class teacher Dorothy Harrer for her own classes at the Rudolf Steiner School in New York. She understood deeply the need for children to hear beautiful words and inspiring stories, especially accompanying their everyday life.Verses and Poems and Stories to Tell is rich with delightful tales and rhymes to keep children engaged during chores, walks and play. For both parents and teachers, the book offers a treasury of ideas and storylines which can be used as part of many daily or bedtime routines.It is especially suited to children aged 6 to 11.

A Child's Book of Prayer in Art

A Child's Book of Prayer in Art
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1995
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Presents prayers & Bible excerpts under topics together with reproductions of classical paintings. 9-15 yrs.

Kicking Away the Ladder

Kicking Away the Ladder
Author: Frederick Amrine
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781943582945

As Waldorf education approaches its 100th anniversary, this book provides an wonderful opportunity to understand the ideals and philosophy behind this extraordinary educational approach.This thoughtful book will lift the reader's own thinking as it traces from the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment into the twentieth century, showing what led to the revolution in modern thinking that opened the way for the ideas of Rudolf Steiner.It will be significant for anyone interested in understanding the roots and context of Waldorf education.