Creative Play for Your Baby: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 3 Months-2 Years

by Christopher Clouder, Janni Nicol

Babies and young toddlers explore their worlds through creative play. Based on the Steiner theory-the world-renowned holistic approach to childhood education as taught in the Waldorf Schools-this illustrated guide offers advice for parents on helping your baby develop mind, body, and spirit through stimulating imaginative play. Practical instruction is provided for each stage of development, centering around some 25 age-appropriate toys that parents can make at home. The playthings include dolls and puppets, knitted animals, rattles and balls, simple cars and other vehicles, blocks, and even a sandbox. The toys will stir the imagination, enhance sensory awareness, and enable children to discover more of their expanding world.

Genres: Parenting, Art, Nonfiction, Childrens, Education

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[زينب · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting stuff but most are hard to do without special equipment or being good at sewing.

[Laura Stiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very basic introduction to the Steiner/Waldorf method of education/child development. This book also had some instructions for simple handmade toys. I would love to make the time to make Cannon some things from felt and wood. If you're interested in making some activities for your child by hand I'd start here. If you're looking for simple activities to spur creativity this is your book

[Kellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some cute ideas here too, but more focused on wood toys. While they are simple, I know I am less likely to actually go through with making these than the felt crafts.

[Meryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, cute little projects for baby toys!

[Jacelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the simpler suggestions for ways to encourage the baby to play. Book has many ideas for toys for baby, many of which I can actually make as they are simple sewing projects.

[Summer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked some of the ideas in here. Especially the dolls and puppets.

[Nahuatl P Vargas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy bonito libro de proyectos de juego para bebés desde los 3 meses de edad hasta los 2 años basado en la pedagogía Waldorf, muy recomendable.