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Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out , by
Jack Petrash
One of the best books I have read explaining about Waldorf Education.
An easy read, and a wealth of information. A must read for anyone who is
investigating Waldorf, or wants to be able to explain Waldorf for the
21st centry. |
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Putting the Heart Back into Teaching: A Manual for Junior Primary
Teachers, by Stanford Maher and Yvonne Bleach
Hard to find book that sometimes has to be ordered from the
publisher. Very good for beginning grades. Lots of useful ideas. I had
to order this book from the publisher in South Africa! The publisher is
Novalis Press in Cape Town. Website: http://www.ideas-net.de/novalis/press/press.htm |
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School as a Journey: The Eight-Year Odyssey of a Waldorf Teacher and His Class by Torin M. Finser
Read this one year by year as your child moves into a new grade, read
what Torin did with his class. |
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Teaching as a Lively Art by Marjorie Spock
Similar to Torin Finser's book, read it year by year to see how
Marjorie handled each class. |
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You Are Your Child's First Teacher, by Rahima Baldwin
The beginner's and the pro's book on Waldorf and parenting young
children. |
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The Kingdom of Childhood, by Rudolf Steiner
Once you feel like you understand a lot about Waldorf this is a great
book to explain even more, the why's and where for's about Waldorf. This
book is usually available from
Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore. |
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Navigating the Terrain of Childhood, by Jack Petrash
Jack explains each section of a child's development and parenting
issues through high school. Waldorf based. This book may be
available from the
Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore. |
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Natural Childhood, by John Thomson
A huge book covering child development, different educational
methods, crafts. A wonderful way to bring nature and Waldorf ideas into
your household. |
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Sanctuaries of Childhood, by Shea Darian
A beautiful book that suggests ways to make many times of your day,
week, year and special occasions very special and spiritual. |
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Seven Times the Sun, by Shea Darian
Need help with rhythm and singing your way through the day, this book is
the answer! |
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Waldorf Education: A Family Guide, Edited by Pamela Johnson Fenner
and Karen L. Rivers
Covers the Waldorf curriculum year by year with expalnations about
why things are done as they are. |
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