Gardening Classes in Waldorf Schools

ISBN-13: 9781782502142 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 176 str.

Birte Kaufmann

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Children need to experience nature, and gardening is a good way to encourage them to engage with the earth, plants, and animals. Gardening classes, as taught in Waldorf schools from classes 6 to 10, help children develop many important aspects of their being, including improved sensory perception, motor skills, and a greater understanding of nature, ecology, and agriculture. How can such a complex subject be taught well and effectively? Birte Kaufmann offers many useful tips and suggestions for new or developing gardening teachers in a clear structure, which includes the history of school gardens, aspects of child development, and practical help on teaching methods, lesson planning for different age groups, as well as maintaining the garden itself.