Books published by HAWTHORN PRESS

The what, why and how of storytelling and storywork to promote environmental mindfulness and sustainable behaviour in adults and children. Written by 21 cutting-edge professionals working in story-based learning and pro-environmental change.

"The contents of this book provide a clear and detailed account of how to bring appropriate craft activities to children aged six to eight years old, just at the stage where they feel how the skills that their fingers have are waking up and ready for sustained and productive work. These craft skills and projects will stretch burgeoning capacities and fuel enthusiasm for future crafting adventures." --Jill Tina TaplinThis is a recipe book to guide young people through making things on their own (with a little help from an adult when needed), with lots of pictures to follow and helpful rhymes to help them remember.From disappearing rabbits ("slip knots" to you) and knitted donkeys, this book has everything needed to encourage small hands learn to sew, knit, and weave and will improve their cognitive development and manual dexterity for life. The author's charming anecdotes, tips, and clear illustrations are invaluable for guiding children to learn with their hands.School curriculums are under increasing pressure to fulfill preordained academic goals, while these projects provide opportunities to develop dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and creativity with a series of tried and tested, age-appropriate projects to build skills. Techniques include spinning, knitting, sewing, and weaving. The projects and techniques are accompanied by stories and anecdotes that children will be unable to resist.Projects include finger knitting, knitted animals, sewing a flute case, and keeping a handwork diary. Although some of these projects might require one-on-one attention, projects are also included for young people to begin while also waiting for help. Regular teaching tips guide adults in the best ways to demonstrate skills and make them engaging.

This book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, shop-bought, highly packaged goods. Includes positive projects to help you to take back control of your waste and reduce our impact on the environment.

142 Action, Finger, Circle, Clapping, Beanbag, Chasing, Water, Tumbling, Story, and Singing GamesWaldorf Games Handbook for the Early Years is a handy guide to playing games with young children. This classic game book offers a handy resource for parents, teachers, forest school educators, and play leaders. The games are tried and tested and draw on worldwide Steiner and Waldorf-inspired education, in which the "work" of children is their play. Child development is explored and how this is aided by a rich treasury of games--action, finger, circle, clapping, beanbag, chasing, water, tumbling, story, and singing games. Includes both traditional favorites and new games created to engage with challenging behavior.Each game is clearly and simply described, with diagrams and drawings showing how to play. The games weave rhythms, movement, songs, stories, and pictures and invite children into worlds of vibrant wonder.These games help children feel at ease in their bodies, build relationships and enjoy playing.

This book with 2 CDs is a collection of songs, action nursery rhymes and stories that assist child development through movement

Margaret Bloom's new book introduces pegdoll-based craft projects that will inspire all the family.

Each story in this collection begins with an undesirable or out-of-balance situation and, through the use of metaphor and an imaginative story journey, leads to a more desirable resolution. In this way, the stories also have the potential for nurturing positive values.

The author's three workbooks offer a thorough, step-by-step guide to form drawing. As Brunelleschi, the Renaissance architect said, "The lines and forms are visible signs of divine gestures. Learn to understand them and you will comprehend how God created the world."Anyone wanting to develop their drawing skills, including artists, teachers, and students, will enjoy the creative challenge of form drawing. Regular practice can help discover what the art of line can mean. Drawing skills are developed through systematic exercises, and can develop self-confidence, balance, and tranquillity. Simple form drawing is used inWaldorf schools as a companion discipline to handwriting and drawing skills. It offers a healthy antidote to screen culture.Form drawing is an artistic activity using the art of line. It dates back to the ancient mysteries and flourished in the early Middle Ages as well as wood and stone carvings all over Europe, such as the Celtic sun crosses. Form drawing is found in many tribal cultures as the ornamentation of the body, clothes and buildings.

Margaret Bloom's book introduces these irristible pegdoll craft projects that will inspire all the family.

Poetry and meditations on the themes of death, bereavement and hope. This collection stems from personal experience and touches upon the entirety of the human experience.

Over 20 patterns and design ideas for creating your own needle-felted animals

Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.

Keeping the vegetable garden safe from the farm animals proves a hard task for Findus and Pettson.