Active Arithmetic! by Henning Andersen

Movement and Mathematics Teaching in the Lower Grades of a Waldorf School 
Is it possible to teach arithmetic in the first years of schooling in  such a way that the majority of pupils do not experience the lesson as a  strain? Are there ways of practicing arithmetic that does not adversely  affect the child’s zest for life?
Active Arithmetic! describes the very special way in  which arithmetic is taught in a Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf school. Rather  than attempting to give a complete account of this teaching method, the  book concentrates upon the many different aspects of movement and  drawing exercises. These exercises satisfy both the children’s great  need for physical activity and their innate curiosity about the world of  numbers.
The book is directed not only to teachers of arithmetic in the  younger classes but also to people who work with the same age group  outside of school using games and movement. Parents with children  requiring special support at home and teachers working with children  with special needs will find in the book a wealthy source of helpful  ideas.
                    
Active Arithmetic!
            Henning Andersen 

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  Quantity        Movement and Mathematics Teaching in the Lower Grades of a Waldorf School 
Is it possible to teach arithmetic in the first years of schooling in  such a way that the majority of pupils do not experience the lesson as a  strain? Are there ways of practicing arithmetic that does not adversely  affect the child’s zest for life?
Active Arithmetic! describes the very special way in  which arithmetic is taught in a Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf school. Rather  than attempting to give a complete account of this teaching method, the  book concentrates upon the many different aspects of movement and  drawing exercises. These exercises satisfy both the children’s great  need for physical activity and their innate curiosity about the world of  numbers.
The book is directed not only to teachers of arithmetic in the  younger classes but also to people who work with the same age group  outside of school using games and movement. Parents with children  requiring special support at home and teachers working with children  with special needs will find in the book a wealthy source of helpful  ideas.

Written by an experienced Waldorf teacher in Denmark, Active Arithmetic tells how to make math come alive through movement, games, and rhythm  in the early grades.  Making math a meaningful and memorable event in a  young child's life is all-important. Active Arithmetic will  help you to do it! All recent brain development illustrates that  movement is the key to a rich and fully developed skill set in children.  Music and rhythm have been shown to light up the whole brain and to  help children understand and apply complex math concepts. The many  ideas, imaginative games, and activities described by this experienced  Waldorf teacher hold the key to "Aha!" moments for comprehending  important math ideas.
Waldorf Publications
ISBN 87-88258-74-2
215 pages
5.5 x 7.5 inches
Illustrated