Storytelling and Puppet Shows

Posted Apr 26th 2010 in Curriculum, Kindergarten, Plays, Preschool, Puppet shows, Rhythm | Add a comment

Storytelling in Waldorf Early Childhood Classrooms In Waldorf Schools, children swim in a sea of stories everyday; fairy tales, legends, myths, or biographical stories, depending on the age and developmental level of the children.  Waldorf teachers deliver lessons to the children through clear and beautiful speech, based on a solid and loving relationships developed over time.  All the subjects in Waldorf Schools, including math, reading, history and science, are taught through a living interaction between human beings, in the preschool, kindergarten and grade school. In the Early Childhood realm, the teachers engage themselves purposefully in an activity, like baking, sewing, or sweeping. Young children learn through imitation. They want to participate with and imitate the adults around them. In a Waldorf early childhood classes the children are allowed to play freely under the warm guidance of the teacher who is engaged in an activity. This activity may resonate with the …
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