This is a collection of lesser-known stories that address children's deeper questions, collected by a long-time class teacher, who found these particularly nourishing for children through fifth grade. Stories include "Old Gerasimus and the Lion," "Maiden Lene of Sondervand," and "Ilya."

TO GROW AND BECOME (P)

Copple. Rudolf

AWSNA

Research Reflections and Suggestions for Teachers For Creating a Community of Research in Waldorf Schools

Finser, Torin M.

The author moves with ease and confidence on how to teach young children in poetry, song, and play. She explains both why and how archetypal games grow out of the nature of children and language.

Let's Talk, Let's Play: Helping Children Learn How to Learn from Life

Parenting & Relationships

Eliot, Winslow

Parenting

Published by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Developmental Insights contains an examination of different aspectso f the physical andpsychological growth of the student from kindergarten through high school as seen by Anthroposophically trained dotors and Waldorf teachers. The varied insights contained in this book will be of interest to teachers, parents, physicians, therapists and remedial teachers.

Developmental Insights; Discussions Between Doctors and Teachers

David S. Mitchell

A collection of plays suitable for varying ages.

25 Plays Inspired By Waldorf Teachers

Mitchell, David S.

Stories create strong images for children. Far more effective than moralizing, confrontation, or criticism, pedagogical stories give moral pictures to children. This book eloquently explains the role of the pedagogical story and gives several examples of its use. It is equally valuable to parents and teachers.

Why the Setting Sun Turns Red: And Other Pedagogical Stories

Eugene M. Schwartz

Coaching Team Sports in a Waldorf School

Unknown, Author

Superbly told stories for third grade teachers, this book will also prove useful as a fourth grade reader. Includes 15 sepia illustrations.

Journey to the Promised Land: The Path of the People of Israel, from Abraham’s Calling to David’s Dream

The authors examine the financial and organizational thinking in North American Waldorf schools. From architectural pillars and plant metamorphosis to center and periphery, images address the growth and development of a Waldorf school, including the practical matters of enrollment, planned giving, and budget preparation, offering insights into important and essential questions.  The authors also discuss leadership, philanthropy, and the spirit of determined cooperation in Waldorf school communities.  This is a living imagination of healthy schools, with practical, down-to-earth advice.

Administrative Explorations: Essays on Business Practices within Waldorf Schools

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

This collection includes essays by Thornton Wilder, Linda Williams, Henry Barnes, Dorit Winter, David Mitchell, David Adams, John Wulsin, and others who explore the spiritual nature of America―its mythology, geography, architecture, art, music, literature, and education. Here is a valuable resource for every teacher at every grade level in North America.

The Riddle of America: Essays Exploring America's "native Expression-Spirit"

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

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