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Making Waldorf Crafts

A Handbook for Children from 6 to 7
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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. Tips and techniques for teaching are included along with charming rhymes, anecdotes and stories to keep children engaged. There are also projects for young people to try while they are waiting for more attention.

 

 Contents

  1. Finger spinning and spindle spinning fleece
  2. Making magic slip knots and twists
  3. Knit a rainbow  ball

 

 

  1. Knit a lamb
  2. Knit a cockerel
  3. Knit a gnome
  4. Easter Hare
  5. Owl/puppets
  6. Cat
  7. Rabbit
  8. Puppet theatre
  9. Sew a Handwork bag with a tie top
  10. Embroider a flute bag

 

Waiting for help

  1. Round weaving – mat, bowl, tortoise
  2. Rainbow for carers
  3. Practicing plaiting or braiding
  4. Finger knitting

 

Creating a Handwork space

  1. H&S
  2. Suppliers, resources Airedale yarns
  3. Make your own handwork diary/ scrapbook page

 

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  • Tips for Teachers/Parents
  • Anecdotes and Observations
  • Rhymes and Verses and Stories

Nina Taylor has spent thirty years in Steiner-Waldorf setting as Handwork Teacher in Canterbury; qualified Steiner-Waldorf Class Teacher Training at Rudolf Steiner House. She is Tutor/Facilitator for the UK Waldorf Handwork Teacher Training course and not least a grandmother of triplet girls and a grandson, and enjoying watching their quite different characters develop.

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