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Practical craft projects suitable for children aged 6-8 years, classes 1 and 2 of Steiner-Waldorf school to follow on their own or with support. This is a recipe book to guide young people through making things on their own (with a little help or guidance from an adult, if needed) with few words and plenty of pictures to follow.
Making the Children's Year, with colour illustrations and new projects that bring it up to date, it will appeal to a new generation of people keen to engage children in creative play, the seasons and the joy of handcrafting.
Margaret Bloom's book introduces us to over 60 peg doll characters to keep hands busy. This series of delightful craft projects will inspire all the family to make and play creatively.
Arts and crafts are a core part of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, helping children to develop practical skills as well as spacial awareness, creativity and self-discovery. This comprehensive book addresses every aspect of arts and crafts, including wood work, forestry, metal work and pottery. Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this large, comprehensive book presents many ideas for craft activity classes, whilst analysing their role in the student's self-discovery and creative development. Educating Through Arts and Crafts argues for the importance of creativity and craft-based classes throughout a child's life in school.
How-to instructions for creating large or small wooden gnomes; a rock gnome; a woolen yarn gnome; little knitted gnomes; a knitted baby gnome; a knitted puppet; a story-telling puppet; a walking gnome; gnomes for young children (baby gnome; cuddly gnome; climbing gnome); gnomes with a wire frame (little folk; old gnome; the Tomten); and gnomes made of nuts or sticks; gnome transparencies; paper chains; as well as embroidered gnomes in a table runner, cushion, and wall hanging.
" ... Instructions for making a wide variety of toys, from simple knotted animals and playcloths, to a dollshouse, a play store, puppets, boats and trains, and many varieties of dolls"--Publisher description.
This comprehensive book includes crafts for children to make at home or school. Detailed instructions, diagrams and color photographs on making a range of seasonal items are given: from decorated eggs and pompoms, straw and origami animals, to autumn garlands, lanterns, festive wreaths and paper window stars. Packed with enjoyable projects, this is the perfect resource for both parents and teachers. This is a fully revised compilation of the Christmas, Easter, and Harvest Craft Books.
Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this large, comprehensive book presents many ideas for craft activity classes, whilst analysing their role in the student's self-discovery and creative development.Educating Through Arts and Crafts argues for the importance of creativity and craft-based classes throughout a child's life in school.
