A Lifetime of Joy
A Collection of circle games, finger games, songs, verses, and plays for puppets and marionettes

Collected, created, adapted and translated by Bronja Zahlingen

Softbound

$20.95

A Lifetime of Joy is a rare and wonderful tribute to Bronja Zahlingen's (1/8/1912 to 1/24/2000) life's work; in return, it is a gift from Bronja to all the children and adults whose lives it will touch and nurture. Just to look through it's pages is to feel the warmth, wisdom and love that every child in her kindergarten felt for so very many beautiful years.

Included in this volume are all the plays from her sparkling Plays for Puppets and Marionettes -- and much, much more. There are songs, wee stories for the seasons and other times, nature tales, circle games, verses. In addition, there is a touching account of Bronja's life and work, and articles for teachers and parents. The two articles, "On movement, gesture and Language in the Life of the Young Child" and "The Pedagogical Value of Marionette and Table Puppet Shows for the Small Child" are welcome additions to everyone's understanding. Even the photo on the cover speaks volumes about the wealth we can present to children through simple stories told with marionettes.

In short, this is a great book for anyone working with young children - a shining star over all children's gardens.

Eurythmy for the Young Child
A Guide for Teachers and Parents

Estelle Bryer

Softbound

$23.95

Eurythmy for the Young Child is a stunning collection of stories, songs and poems that will serve your children equally well as the basis for eurythmy, storytime, circle time or simple, delightful interludes throughout the day.

Estelle Bryer has had 45 years experience working with kindergarten children as teacher, advisor, puppeteer and eurythmy therapist but specialising as kindergarten eurythmist. The all-encompassing contents are a culmination of her work.  The delightful lessons are suitable for circle time or eurythmy lessons (ages 3-8years), and are complete in themselves. They cover the seasons, festivals and stories such as the Turnip or Golden Goose and more, and include written music.  They have separate indications for use by the kindergarten or eurythmy teacher. 

Gesture Games for Spring and Summer - Book & CD Set
Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades

Performed by Connie Manson
Accompanied by Ilian Wilwerth

$37.95

Save by buying the book and CD together!

Gesture Games for Spring and Summer
Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades

Wilma Ellersiek

Inside spiral bound

$23.95

These songs, hand gestures and movement games foster a joy and enthusiasm that leads our children toward a love and understanding of nature -- and no wonder, as they were created by the author of Giving Love, Bringing Joy. What an inspiring work! You'll love these as much as the children do.

Gesture Games for Spring and Summer, Autumn and Winter
Hand Gesture Games, Songs and Movement Games for Children in Kindergarten and the Lower Grades

A Learning CD

Performed by Connie Manson
Accompanied by Ilian Wilwerth

$14.95

Beautifully performed songs from Gesture Games for Spring and Summer and Gesture Games for Autumn and Winter (due to be published winter 2005/06) -- for you to learn to sing with the children in your care.

Contains 19 songs of Spring/Summer and 18 Autumn/Winter songs.

Giving Love - Bringing Joy
Book & CD Together

$32.95

See descriptions below

Giving Love - Bringing Joy
Hand Gesture Games and Lullabies in the Mood of the Fifth

Wilma Ellersiek

For Children between Birth & Nine

$23.95

Here is a beautiful collection of original songs, hand games, touch games, lullabies, and, well, just about everything you could want to create a joyful moment with a child or class of children. I have personally never seen an offering quite like this one - Ellersiek's gift is that the tapestry of her songs and games actually awakens love within the adult which then streams out in joy to the child(ren) with whom the adult plays and sings. These are wonderful! If you have young children in your life, try these. They are like liquid drops of golden sunshine.

Giving Love - Bringing Joy - CD
Hand Gesture Games and Lullabies in the Mood of the Fifth
A Learning CD

Wilma Ellersiek

Performed by Connie Manson

Poetic Translation by Kundry Wilwerth

Softbound

$9.95

A beautiful way to teach yourself the lullabies, hand games and simple songs of Giving Love - Bringing Joy. Connie Manson sings all fifteen of of these very special songs with a simplicity and lilting grace that evoke the love we carry for our children. There's a bonus song, too!

Plays for Puppets and Marionettes

Collected, created, adapted & translated by Bronja Zahlingen

$9.95

Don't let the cover fool you - this little gem is filled with life, love and everything you need to prepare and present simple puppet plays for the young children in your care. In addition to twelve plays that include both traditional fairy tales and delightful original stories, Zahlingen also introduces and clearly describes the simple art of puppetry as practiced in Waldorf kindergartens - plus there are patterns and instructions for simple marionettes to make yourself. A treasure that will carry you far beyond its covers.

Let Us Form a Ring
An Acorn Hill Anthology

Nancy Foster

$19.95

Let Us Form a Ring is the original Acorn Hill Anthology and anyone who has used it can testify to the happy richness these songs and games bring to children. This is truly a classic collection. The collection is organized by season, celebrations and daily rhythms and is a treasure worth its weight in hugs and kisses.

Dancing as We Sing
Seasonal Circle Plays
and Traditional Singing Games

Nancy Foster

$19.95

Dancing as We Sing is the second Acorn Hill Kindergarten anthology. It includes Daily Songs to use each day to introduce circle time, snack time, story time, and the end of the morning; Seasonal Circle Plays for circle time throughout the year; and Traditional Singing Games that have been longtime joys for children. Nancy Foster has added introductory commentary to these three basic sections which offers her experience in using the songs and games in a Waldorf kindergarten. Just reading through this collection makes me feel like I'm back in the kindergarten - what a delight!

First Steps in Natural Dyeing

Joan Almon

$14.95

For making lovely playcloths and scarves for children to use on their own or for teachers and parents to use for storytelling puppets and marionettes, Joan Almon has given us a great introduction to dyeing with plant dyes. Whether you are a teacher wanting to prepare your own silks and cottons for your classroom, or a parent wanting to bring both the craft and its beautiful colors into your home, this book is an outstanding place to begin. Joan knows well the limitations of time that can face us all, and has written her instructions with remarkable clarity and simplicity. In addition, there are recipe cards and lists of suppliers - just to make everyone's life a little easier. A great place to start!