Waldorf Curriculum Books
"Only through the dawn of beauty do you penetrate to the land of knowledge" ~Schiller
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All Grades
Waldorf Curriculum Overview for Homeschoolers
This should be the very first book anyone who is interested in Waldorf purchases--and even if you are already very familiar with Waldorf, you should still buy it! I discovered it after more than 8 years of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling and find it to be an incredibly valuable resource. It both describes the intricacies of Waldorf pedagogical ideas (in a readable, engaging manner!) and offers practical suggestions to implement Waldorf ideas. It begins with a description of a typical day in a Waldorf school for each grade K-8, and then describes how to transfer these ideas to a home setting. There are also reviews for hundreds of books, webistes, and other materials.
$
60.00
A Journey Through Time in Verse and Rhyme
An invaluable collection of poetry for use at every stage. The poems are arranged in accordance with the development children from six to fourteen and provide support for the subject matter of lessons, from botany and physics to history and astronomy. They encompass a wide variety of moods from gratitude and wonder at the natural world to the of age and heroism of individuals pitted against the odds, ranging from ancient Egypt to modern times. Works by well-known poets—Shakespeare, Blake, Wordsworth, Browning—are juxtaposed with the refreshingly unfamiliar. Sections on alliterative verse, riddles, tongue-twisters, action verses and the seasons of the year provide a stimulus for practical activities in the classroom. A resource book to treasure, it will awaken a love of poetry in both young and old.
$
38.00
Learning About the World Through Modeling
This is a valuable source for sculptural ideas in school and at home. It extols and describes the hands-on activity of modeling and how it affects the mind, building intelligence through a rich complexity of sensory experiences. Offers sculpting ideas corresponding to Waldorf coursework for grades K-8.
$
30.00
An English Manual
The author presents helpful suggestions for teaching English in grades 2 through 8. This is very useful reference!
$
18.00
Active Arithmetic
Written by an experienced Waldorf teacher in Denmark, this lively book tells how to make arithmetic come alive through movement, games, and rhythm in the early grades. This could easily be used as a primary math resource for the early grades.
$
0.00
Math Lessons for the Elementary Grades
Imaginative examples of presentations for lower school mathematics lessons, grades 1–6. In this new edition, excerpts from Rudolf Steiner’s lectures are presented, and the lessons are separated by grade.
$
20.00
Joyful Movement: A Resource for Nurturing Balance, Movement, and the Senses
This book is not simply another collection of verses, songs and movement exercises. Compiled in the hope of preventing and even possibly correcting challenges a child might have with sensory integration, movement, coordination or other related faculties, this book is a treasure trove of ideas on how to sensitively nurture - not overstimulate - the child's senses and to bring healthy activity to him or her every day. It includes songs, verses, fingerplays, math activities, movement exercises, ideas to nurture the senses, and ideas for outdoor games.
$
30.00
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades
Kindergarten With Your 3-6 Year Old
Often parents first hear of Waldorf when their children are young preschoolers, and quite frequently those same parents are very eager to get started implementing some of those ideas in their own homes. This book is a great place to start. Waldorf pre-schools and kindergartens are very different places than more typical early-academic approaches. In general, early childhood Waldorf education emphasizes a home-like environment, imaginative play, and simple purposeful tasks.
$
32.00
Coloring With Block Crayons
Coloring with Block Crayons addresses the techniques of block crayon drawing with the primary colors. It is a comprehensive manual of coloring techniques for teaching to children. Inside you'll find a complete introduction to the fundamentals of block crayon artistry, including the basic techniques for drawing landscapes, people, animals, seasons and weather. You'll also find wonderful suggestions and guidance for illustrating Main Lessons and guiding your students to follow your lead toward beauty.
$
36.00
LMNOP Cards
These lovely cards, with a beautiful print on one side and a letter poem on the reverse, are a wonderful resource for kindergarten and first grade. They are so pretty that you will want to display them long after your children enter the world of reading.
$
30.00
ABC Cards
German produced ABC cards (in English) with lovely illustrations 7 x 10 cm
$
15.00
Number Cards
German produced number cards 7 x 10 cm
$
15.00
Favorite Grimm's Tales
This is a big, stout book filled with 16 sumptously illustrated fairy tales written in an intelligent and respectful style reminiscent of the original versions. This is by far our favorite Grimm's collection.
$
32.00
The Wise Enchanter
Words are disappearing from the world. Something is lurking in the deepest waters, devouring all the words that are no longer used. No one has noticed, but the world is slowly growing darker. For many years no children have come to the Enchanted Islands in search of Wisdom, and the Wise Enchanter is growing old. Four children from the corners of the earth have been sent on a quest to rediscover each letter, unlock the treasure of language, and thereby grow wise. Time is running out; if the children do not reach the castle of the Wise Enchanter in time, wisdom and light may vanish from the world altogether. After several rounds of a Waldorf homeschool curriculum 1st grade, I found this book to be a breath of fresh air!
$
17.00
The Seven Year Old Wonder Book
Sylvia lives with her mother in a white cottage at the edge of the woods. In the evening, Sylvia’s mother tells her wonderful stories, and during the night, the Rhyme-Elves paint pictures and write poems in her Wonder-Book. Meet Sister-in-the-Bushes, the Black Imp, the Lordly Cock, Hugin and the Turnip, Rufusi Ryneker, and many others. These magical tales have delighted children for almost fifty years, taking them through the highlights and festivals of the year.
$
17.00
A Child's First Book of Knitting
This is a knitting book with a difference. Rhymes and detailed photos show the basic steps of knitting. A thorough introduction to the knit and purl stitches is followed by simple, enticing patterns for animals. The patterns are easy to follow and exciting to make, and the completed projects are fun to play with. Although written for children, this book is also a valuable resource for adults who want to learn how to knit. The simple instructions, the interesting patterns, and the artistic photographs make this book a must-have
$
20.00
Teaching with the Fables
Teaching with the Fables brings you everything you need to share the beauty and joy of the fables with your 2nd graders. Here you will find 3 extended fables with poems, illustrations and suggestions for additional lesson work. Learn how to: extend a fable into a full, engaging story, illustrate a fable with crayons and water colors, write a poem about the fable or its characters, create a play or a puppet show, sculpt the characters with wax or clay, and extend the topic into a natural science lesson.
$
30.00
The Eight Year Old Legend Book
This collection of stories is based upon tales told by the Buddha to his monks 2,500 years ago. Isabel Wyatt’s enchanting retelling conjures up a rich world of Eastern legend, ruled by courtly kings and sages and populated by brave princes, faithful elephants, and cunning monkeys. The stories tell of great adventures and heroes, of danger and courage, and, most important, of how wisdom and thoughtfulness always triumph over selfishness and greed. These stories were compiled for children around the age of eight—children who are embarking increasingly on their own adventures in life and learning to become smart and courageous.
$
17.00
The Fables of La Fontaine
Inspired by Aesop, these fables were written in French in the 17th century. This book includes all the favorites, plus more unique offerings. All are lavishly illustrated.
$
32.00
Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grades
We Will Build a Temple and Journey to the Promised Land
Two books by master storyteller, Jakob Steit. These books are ideal for the third grade Old Testament block. The first book follows the path of the people of Israel from Abraham's calling to David's dream; while the second continues from King Solomon to John the Baptist.
$
32.00
Green Fingers and Muddy Boots: A Year in the Garden for Children and Families
Practical and fun activities in the garden for every month of the year, come rain or shine. Activities range from growing flowers and vegetables to spotting birds and tracking the weather and keeping a garden diary.
$
30.00
Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: Playful Explorations in the Four Elements
One only has to light a candle or visit a stream to see how children are drawn instinctively to play with the elements of water, air, fire, and earth. This book shows how to encourage and develop this tendency in children. Written by Walter Kraul (who also produces some of the wonderful kits in our "Creative Arts" section) this book describes the construction of many toys and projects with easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and photographs. Instructions show how to make a paddle-wheel boats, a propeller plane, parachutes, windmills, spinning tops, a little hot-air carousel, a hot-air balloon, and much more. While some suggestions are simple enough for six-year-olds, others are challenging enough for a skillful twelve-year-old. We love this book!
$
18.00
Norse Mythology
This is a retelling of the stories of Norse mythology including myths on Creation, Odin and Mimir, Thor and Thialfi, Idun, Sif and Loki. Kovacs in this, as well as his other books, has a real knack for painting a picture with words and really bringing the stories to life.
$
20.00
D'Aulaire's Book of Norse Myths
The D'Aulaires present some of the most riveting stories in history accompanied by fascinating, detailed illustrations. My 9 year old (who is sitting next to me as I type) says: "Oh, that book is awesome!" And it is!
$
25.00
Thorkill of Iceland
The Vikings were the world’s greatest adventurers and undertook astonishing journeys recorded in the ancient sagas. These stories are beautifully and dramatically retold from the old sources.
$
17.00
Swedish Folk Tales
John Bauer's luminescent illustrations complement this collection of 29 stories of trolls, gnomes, tomtens, and other fanciful Scandinavian dwellers. Authors include many of Sweden's most loved writers.
$
32.00
Celebrating Irish Festivals
Reaching back to the ancient Celtic festivals of Ireland and to Celtic Christianity, Ruth Marshall shows how marking festivals offers food for the soul. This is a rich treasury of stories, poems, traditions, food, activities, games, dances and songs with. It includes fascinating festive guides to Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain; Church holy days, agricultural festivals and Celtic Saints' Days; recipes, crafts, games and activities with easy-to-follow instructions
$
30.00
Hear the Voice of the Griot: A Guide to African History, Geography, and Culture
This is an outstanding teaching tool for teachers of all grades, from kindergarten through high school. Africa’s geography, history, and culture are described in rich detail along with fairy tales, folk tales, fables, biographies, poems, craft projects, recipes, and more. We used this book as a primary source for a fascinating main lesson for a multi-age group of children. Highly recommended!
$
35.00
Tales from African Dreamtime
“Like all folk tales, there is often a moral lurking in the African traditional story. The values that one can detect in these African stories are the deep values of African societies, and we are given a glimpse of what it is that makes Sub-Saharan Africa so special.” (Alexander McCall Smith, from his foreword)
$
30.00
African and Caribbean Celebrations
This is a unique introduction to the rich and varied festival traditions of the African cultures. The book blends information with practical activities. The history and traditions of Junkonnu, Carnival, Crop Over, and the other key events of the festival calendar—are beautifully illustrated and brought to life with stories, songs, games, recipes, crafts, and activities.
$
30.00
Myths of the World
Padraic Colum shows the close relationship between past cultures by including stories of deep human meaning throughout the centuries including legendary heroes and tragic characters from ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, Rome, Ireland, Iceland, China, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, and Peru.
$
25.00
Ancient Mythologies: India, Persia, Babylon, Egypt
The meanings of some of the world's great myths and legends springs to life in this collection of stories, retold here for children. Through the epic adventures of colorful characters—from kings and beggars to gods and demons—the reader may glimpse the ancient wisdom of early humankind. Spanning the centuries from Atlantis to the civilizations of India, Persia, Babylonia, and Egypt, Charles Kovacs portrays human development, from primitive hunters to builders of magnificent cities and the great pyramids. Buddha, Krishna, Rama, Zarathustra, Gilgamesh, Isis, and Osiris are just a few of the lively participants in the unfolding historical narrative.
$
25.00
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization, through the fearless deeds of Heracles, Theseus, and Odysseus, to the Golden Age of Athens and the conquests of Alexander the Great. Kovacs’ vivid narrative portrays our human journey from the mysteries of antiquity to the birth of modern medicine, science, and philosophy.
$
20.00
The Human Being and the Animal World
The Human Being and the Animal World is a resource book for teaching about animals in relation to human beings.
$
18.00
Botany
Charles Kovacs describes various plants, from fungi, algae, and lichens to the lilly and rose families. He demonstrates the parts of each plant and their growth cycles.
$
17.00
Drawing from the Book of Nature
This lovely book attempts to bring balance to the study of science by bringing an imaginative yet exact consideration of the natural world to light as we strive to awaken our inner creativity by drawing plants and animals from life rather than simply copying an existing beautiful drawing.
$
30.00
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade....and beyond
Homer's Odyssey
Homer’s Odyssey is one of the greatest stories in literature—the epic tale of the return of Odysseus to his home following the Trojan war. After nine years of siege and fighting, the Greeks are finally returning home. However, one of the Greek heroes, Odysseus, offends the Sea God, who for ten years sends storms and waves to keep him from arriving home. In this thrilling story, we follow Odysseus’s trials and adventures as he faces one danger after another on his long journey.
$
18.00
Ancient Rome
This book includes stories of the founding of Rome; early battles with Carthage and Hannibal; Julius Caesar and the conquests of Gaul and Britain; Antony and Cleopatra; and the decline and fall under the Huns and the beginning of the "Dark Ages."
$
20.00
Tales the Harper Sang
This wonderful collection of stories for children includes tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, drawn from the Welsh, English, Breton, and French traditions. They are full of swords, castles, jousts, gallant knights and beautiful damsels, wise counsel, and reckless adventure.
$
18.00
The Islamic Year
Celebrate Muslim festivals with this inspiring treasury of stories, suras, songs, games, recipes, crafts and art activities. The Islamic Year describes the major festivals vividly, together with attractive projects that engage children creatively. A selection of folk tales illustrates the core values underlying Islamic culture with gentle humor and wisdom
$
32.00
A Phenomena Based Physics Books 1 and 2
A Waldorf approach to the study of physics including acoustics, optics, heat, magnetism, and electricity.
$
25.00
The Age of Discovery
The author presents an overview of world history from the time of the Crusades to the Renaissance. Subjects include Saladin, Joan of Arc, Columbus, Magellan, Queen Elizabeth, and Sir Francis Drake. Kovacs’ extensiv
$
20.00
Muscles and Bones
This is an overview of human physiology and anatomy, including health and hygiene.
$
20.00
Mathematics Around Us
John Blackwood describes four Waldorf geometry block periods covering: geometry in nature, Pythagoras, platonic solids, and rhythm and cycles. It includes excellent color photos and samples from main lesson books.
$
26.00
The Age of Revolution
Here is a valuable overview of world history, from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories to create a rich tapestry that shows the development of humankind, from medieval times—when every person had a fixed place in the social hierarchy—to the awakening of individuality in modern times.
$
20.00
Mathematics in Space and Time
Here is another excellent math book in the teaching resources series from Floris Books. The author covers Platonic solids and rhythms and cycles. It includes informative photos and sample pages from main lesson books.
$
26.00
The Wonders of Waldorf Chemistry
This practical book covers chemistry in grades 7 through 9. It includes descriptions of demonstrations and experiments, along with clear, systematic procedures for the class teacher. Thoroughly illustrated, the text also includes twenty-five short biographies of men and women scientists.
$
28.00
Parsifal and the Search for the Grail
Parsifal (or Sir Percival) was a Knight of King Arthur, and his story was told by the troubadours of France and Germany. The Parsifal story stands between the past age that looked for secrets of the spirit and the coming age that was going to search for the secrets of matter. In the Waldorf education curriculum this story is recommended older students as a way of introducing world literature and studying one of the central problems of our time--the imperative to learn to ask the right questions.
$
18.00
