Give your kids more than a diet of television and plastic toys with this inspiring course. Following hot on the heels of the hugely popular Creative Play for your Baby, this is the ideal resource for modern parents who want their children to expand their creativity and imagination through play. Discover child development according to the Steiner theory, which helps toddlers realize themselves both naturally and holistically in mind, body, and spirit. Each chapter deals with a different element of your child’s growth and includes an expert summary of the theory that goes behind it. You’ll find step-by-step instructions for making over 20 beautiful toys from natural materials to help your child develop resourcefulness, originality, awareness, and confidence.
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Christopher Clouder is Head of Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, UK and Ireland and Director of the European Council for Steiner Waldorf Education. He is also co-founder and facilitator of the Alliance for Childhood. Janni Nicol is the Early Childhood Representative of the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship, early childhood consultant, puppeteer and storyteller. Along with Christopher Clouder she wrote Creative Play for your Baby for Gaia. Location: Cambridge
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By FroggyMama
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this book in our local library, and after a week of reading it over and over I realized we needed to own it ourselves. I can't say exactly what it is about this book that calls to me - it is really a basic introduction to Waldorf principles and a collection of projects that is sizable, but not as many as other toy-crafting books. But for some reason it speaks to me in a way other texts haven't. The text throughout is beautifully and intelligently written, and contains some wonderful wisdom about childhood and play. The projects, I think, will be wonderful springboards to my creativity and beautiful heirloom toys for my son and future children to enjoy. So while there are other books about toy-making and Waldorf principles that are much more involved, I think this simple book will be one I refer to most, simply to be enlightened and refreshed.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For those of you who like me have built up a Waldorf education/craft books library over the years, this book doesn't bring anything new as you will find most of the creative projects it contains in various other Steiner books ie. Floris craft books series, All Year round, etc. However it is well written, with good advice and ideas and it gathers under one cover, the toy projects you can undertake specifically with your toddler. I still like it very much and it has definitely found its place with my other books.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Happy Mama
Format:Paperback
There are many great projects in this book. Few are conducive to being done with the toddler present, but everything that I have made has been well enjoyed. While I have advanced crafting skills, I believe that many of the projects could be done with only basic knowledge of sewing, building, etc.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful ideas
I LOVE this book! It has great, creative, imaginative, make-able toy ideas -- keeping true with Waldorf style education/play !!!
Published 58 minutes ago by Organic Mamma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book!
Just what I was looking for. This book is great! We have already made finger puppets and have dolls in the making. Our next project after dolls will be boats. Read more
Published 19 days ago by crynone
3.0 out of 5 stars
okay
I was really expecting a lot more out of this book. Some of the projects don't even have instructions, just a picture. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rowan & Graham
1.0 out of 5 stars
Projects for parents, not toddlers
Most of this book is about dolls and toys you can sew/knit/craft for your child to play with. My kids already have too many toys, and I don't have time or inclination to make new... Read more
Published 1 month ago by V. Evans
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice ideas, but too involved to make
I will probably pass this book on. It has some nice ideas but they're too labor-intensive for me. There are plenty of other less difficult activities out there.
Published 3 months ago by Emily Tennill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Valuable Information
This book is a good introduction to the Waldorf philosophy regarding play in the toddler/pre-school years. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Emily
1.0 out of 5 stars
Buy only if you are Crafty!
If you are the type who sews, knitts and loves to dabble into woodworking then this is a great book to buy! Read more
Published 13 months ago by sunny
2.0 out of 5 stars
love the idea but it's not for everyone
I really like the idea of this book but if you don't know how to knit, sew or do woodwork then this book isn't for you. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mommy of 2
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of great ideas
A great book for nurturing your child's creativity. A must if you are sick of movie merchandise and plastic junky toys.
Published 22 months ago by Aprilrain
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nice book.....just not for me.
I read through this book and looked at all the projects and they're really nice. I'm a busy mom, and I can't find the time to make these projects for my son. Read more
Published on April 28, 2011 by C. Alsup
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