Work and Play in Early Childhood by Freya Jaffke

Rhythm and repetition, example and imitation, are  pillars on which early learning is based. Freya Jaffke applies these  simple principles in ways that are refreshingly sensible and practical.  She describes children’s play and provides well-tried advice on this  important stage of development at which young children love to imitate  the work of adults.
The author covers practical topics such as  planning the day, festivals, rhythms, spontaneous and planned play,  stages of development, creating a protective environment, and  hyperactive and inactive children. Parents and educators faced with the  task of bringing up small children will find inspiration to help them in  their daily endeavors.
Based on observations gained over decades  working in a Waldorf kindergarten, Freya Jaffke’s books on early  childhood have sold over a quarter of a million copies worldwide.