Games Children Play offers an accessible guide to games with children of age 3 upwards. This is a classic games book, which is a stand by for parents and teachers. The games are all tried and tested, and are used for teacher training. The book explores children's personal development and how this is expressed in movement, play, songs and games.
Each game is clearly and simply described, with diagrams and drawings for how to play. Uniquely, each game is accompanied by an explanation of why this game is helpful at a particular age.
The equipment that is needed for some of the games is basic, cheap and easily available. There are sections on:
Why play games with children, and age appropriateness is important
Hints and tips for teaching games
Bullying
Rules and breaking the rules
Secrets of the Magic Garden: Games for the 3-7 year old
Exploring the House : Games for the 7-12 year old
Beyond the Doorway : a movement program for teenagers
Online Waldorf Library
A Project of the Research Institue for Waldorf Education
Description:
Games Children Play offers an accessible guide to games with children of age 3 upwards. This is a classic games book, which is a stand by for parents and teachers. The games are all tried and tested, and are used for teacher training. The book explores children's personal development and how this is expressed in movement, play, songs and games.
Each game is clearly and simply described, with diagrams and drawings for how to play. Uniquely, each game is accompanied by an explanation of why this game is helpful at a particular age.
Available from Steiner Books, Hawthorn Press (UK), Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore