Making Waldorf Crafts: Step-By-Step Crafts for Children from 6 to 8 Years

DESCRIPTION 

Making Waldorf Crafts: Step-by-Step Crafts for Children from 6 to 8 years is a book to guide you through making many Waldorf handwork projects that children learn in classes 1 and 2 of a Waldorf education.

These projects will provide opportunities to connect with the natural world, develop dexterity, hand-eye coordination and creativity with a series of tried and tested, age-appropriate projects to gradually build on skills and techniques.

Featuring ways to make useful and personalized items, the projects and techniques are accompanied by stories and anecdotes with a narrative that will help children relate.

Practical craft projects suitable for children aged 6 to 8 years, (classes 1 and 2 for Waldorf schools) 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.

SOME ITEMS YOU CAN MAKE FROM THIS BOOK

• Make yarn from wool with a drop spindle
• Make your own set of knitting needles
• Knit a ball or hackey sack
• Learn to tie Knots
• Knit a Handwork Bag
• Knit & Sew Soft Toys
• Finger Knit Creations
• Sew a flute case
• Sew on a button
• Weave a rainbow

DETAILS

• Making Waldorf Crafts: Step-by-Step Crafts for Children from 6 to 8 years
• Written by Nina Taylor.
• Published by Hawthorn Press, February 15, 2022.
• Ages 6 to 8 years
• 160 pages
• Softcover