a recitation resource for
Waldorf Teachers
. . . but of course, anyone is welcome.
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a recitation resource for Waldorf Teachers . . . but of course, anyone is welcome. |
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| Classes 1 to 3 (6-9 year olds) | Classes 4 to 5 (9 to 11 year olds) | Classes 6 to 7 (11 to 13 year olds) | ||||
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Theme PoemsDuring many years' teaching in a Steiner-Waldorf school I often needed a poem that would go with the theme of the lesson. If I couldn't find one, I resorted to writing one myself. As a result, a body of recitation material arose which I would like to make available to other teachers should they want it. In addition I have included a few poems by other people - not necessarily with a main lesson theme - which I found worked particularly well or are just plain fun. You will also find some rather thin pickings (perhaps to be fattened out in the future) under 'Festivals' and 'Stories'.
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VersesThe verses were usually written for an individual child, but often had themes connected with the main lesson and so would be suitable for a whole class. Where this is the case I have put the verse as a poem in the appropriate class. Otherwise the verses usually try to encourage a quality such as self-confidence or courage, or just an appreciation of the beauty of the world. Paul King You can send me a message at: messages@straightlineandcurve.co.uk
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Where to find whatThe Classes 1 to 3 link will take you to general (not necessarily main-lesson) poems or verses for this range of children. But none of these categories is set in concrete, so you may like to browse around. The Class 1 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class1. The Class 2 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 2. The Class 3 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 3 . The Classes 4 to 5 link will take you to general (not necessarily main-lesson) poems more or less for this range of children. The Class 4 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 4. The Class 5 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 5. The Classes 6 to 7 link will take you to general (not necessarily main-lesson) poems more or less for this range of children. The Class 6 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 6. The Class 7 link will take you to poems more or less specifically for class 7. Happy browsing! |
Birthday Verses by Roberto Trostli. This is a beautiful collection of verses by another Waldorf teacher. If you like the verses on my website you will certainly like these.
Seven Stars of Gold by Peter Oram. This is a little book of beautifully crafted poems for a Waldorf class in Wales.