On the Play of the Child

Indications by Rudolf Steiner for Working with Young Children

Edited by Freya Jaffke; Translated by Jan-Kees Saltet

Availability:
Out of print

Quick Look

A compilation of Rudolf Steiner's words on the subject of children's play. An essential resource for early childhood educators, now in a second edition.

Format:
paperback
Size:
234 x 156 mm
Publisher:
WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America)
Subject:
Steiner-Waldorf Education; WECAN (Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America)
Extent:
60 pages
ISBN:
9781936849178
Publication date:
18 Feb 2013
Edition:
2nd edition

Description

A compilation of Rudolf Steiner's words on the subject of children's play, now in a second revised edition.

This new edition of an essential resource for early childhood educators includes wisdom on the inner attitude of the teacher; imitation; the nature and meaning of children's play; toys and play materials; and creating the right environment for the child.

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.

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