The Creative Word: Language and Storytelling in Early Childhood - Softcover

Daniel Udo De Haes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936849240 ISBN 13: 9781936849246

Publisher: Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America, 2014

Synopsis

As toddlers make the great transition from wordless communion with the world, to encountering people and objects through human language, they need the support and understanding of parents and educators. This little book offers guidance and wisdom on how to do that gently and sensitively. Dutch educator Daniel Udo de Haes takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the consciousness of very young children, which will be of benefit to anyone living or working with toddlers.

About this title

Product Description:

In this small book, we embark on a fascinating journey into the consciousness of the very young child. Toddlers need our understanding and support as they make the great transition from wordless communion with the world to encountering people and things through human language. Out of his wisdom and experience, Dutch educator Daniel Udo de Haes brings guidance in how to gently and sensitively help children through this transition.

About the Author:

Daniel Udo de Haes (1899-1986) was born in Bali and studied in the Netherlands. He taught in a Steiner-Waldorf school then worked until his retirement as a teacher in an anthroposophical institute for children with special needs, in Zeist. After his retirement, he wrote a series of educational books for parents and teachers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1936849240
• ISBN 13: 9781936849246
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96