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Active Arithmetic! 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 do 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.

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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.

About the Author

Henning Anderson has worked in Steiner-Waldorf schools in Denmark for more than 30 years. For the past 15 years, he has also taught at the Steiner-Waldorf teacher-training center in Sweden.

Additional information

Weight 15 oz
Dimensions 5.5 × 0.75 × 7.5 in
Author

ISBN13

9781936367504

ISBN10

1936367505

Published

June 1995

Format

Paperback

Pages

215

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