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Some food for thought in your professional career The Parent and Child Group Handbook - A Steiner/Waldorf approach

The Parent and Child Group Handbook - A Steiner/Waldorf approach

By Dot Male

(Hawthorn Press, 16.99, ISBN 1-903458-46-3, tel: 01453 757040)

Reviewed by Janni Nicol, early childhood consultant (Steiner Waldorf) Steiner's insight into the spiritual, sensory, and intellectual needs of early childhood has inspired a unique parent and child group. We come to a new understanding of child development, the importance of imitation and example, and child-initiated play as integral to learning about the world.

This is a practical guide that covers the Steiner Waldorf approach to child development, including how to create a harmonious space with appropriate toys, structure a session incorporating rhythm, repetition and reverence, and create a community which supports parents and their children.

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