Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke

Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke

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Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke

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.

'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

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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ISBN 13 9780863152276
ISBN 10 0863152279
Title Work and Play in Early Childhood
Author Freya Jaffke
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Floris Books
Year published 1996-05-01
Number of pages 80
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