{"product_id":"gardening-classes-in-waldorf-schools-9781782502142","title":"Gardening Classes in Waldorf Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren need to experience nature, and gardening is a good way to encourage them to engage with the earth, plants and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGardening classes, as taught in Steiner-Waldorf schools from Class 6 to Class 10, help children develop many important skills, including sensory perception and motor skills, as well as an understanding of ecology and agriculture. How can such a complex subject be taught well and effectively?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a clear structure -- which includes the history of school gardens, aspects of child development, and practical help on teaching methods, lesson planning for different age groups, and maintaining the garden itself -- Birte Kaufmann offers many useful tips and suggestions for new or developing gardening teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaufmann, Birte:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Birte Kaufmann was born in Muenster, Germany in 1976. She studied agriculture then trained to be a Waldorf class teacher and gardening teacher in Hamburg. She has taught gardening in schools for over a decade, and also lectures widely.","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433180533010,"sku":"9781782502142","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cea28d2b-7f6f-4804-8dd8-d7307534c95a.jpg?v=1729561094","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gardening-classes-in-waldorf-schools-9781782502142","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}