Work and Play in Early Childhood

Freya Jaffke; Translated by Christian von Arnim

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Shows how rhythm and repetition, together with example and imitation, are the pillars on which early learning is based in kindergarten.

Format:
paperback
Size:
198 x 130 mm
Publisher:
Floris Books
Subject:
Steiner-Waldorf Education; Parenting & Child Health
Illustrations:
15 colour photographs
Extent:
80 pages
ISBN:
9780863152276
Publication date:
01 May 1996

Description

Rhythm and repetition, together with example and imitation, are pillars on which early learning is based. Freya Jaffke applies these simple principles in practical and sensible ways.

She describes children's play in a Steiner-Waldorf kindergarten setting, and provides tried and tested advice on this important stage of development.

This book includes sections on Planning the day; Festivals; Rhythms; Materials; Educating the Will; Imagination; Spontaneous and Planned Play; Example and imitation of adults; Stages of development; From crawling to contrariness; Work and play; Craft and handicraft; Creating a protective environment; Hyperactive and inactive children.

Table of Contents

1. Stages of development in early childhood
2. Life and work in a Waldorf kindergarten
3. Handwork in the kindergarten
4. Kindergarten work and the 'mantle' of the child's life forces
5. Setting an example and educating the will

Reviews

'The book would probably be quite useful to somebody considering a Steiner education as an alternative to a conventional school, as it gives a good description of what goes on in their kindergartens.'
-- Hilary Woolf, Education Otherwise, December 2003

Author

Freya Jaffke (1937 – 2021) was an experienced Steiner-Waldorf kindergarten teacher who lived in Germany. She travelled throughout the world to give courses on Waldorf early childhood education. Her books on early childhood have sold over quarter of a million copies worldwide and include, Celebrating Festivals with Children and Work and Play in Early Childhood.

Links

Also available by Freya Jaffke:
Toymaking with Children
Celebrating Festivals with Children

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