Work and Play in Early Childhood

Freya Jaffke, Christian von Arnim

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English

Floris Books
15 August 1996

Age groups: children; Pre-school & kindergarten

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 well-tried advice on this important stage of development, where young children imitate the work of adults. 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.

By: Freya Jaffke
Translated by: Christian von Arnim
Imprint: Floris Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9780863152276
ISBN 10: 0863152279
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 15 August 1996
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Stages of development in early childhood 2. Life and work in a Waldorf kindergarten 3. Handwork in the kindergarten 4. Kindergarten work and the 'mantle' of the child's life forces 5. Setting an example and educating the will

Freja Jaffke was born in 1937. She worked at Reutlingen kindergarten in Germany for many years and now lectures throughout the world in teacher training colleges. She is the author of fourteen books and has sold over a quarter of a million copies worldwide.

Reviews for Work and Play in Early Childhood

'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