{"title":"Book Resources for PreK and Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have a nice collection of book resources for homeschooling Preschoolers in both PreKindergarten (3 to 5 years) and Kindergarten (5 to 6 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main focus for this age should be a variety of play options and a rhythmical, predictable day. For a more detailed look into a preschooler’s and kindergartener’s day, go here. 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Guidance enters later, through an adult who has first practiced the medium and can demonstrate through example. Clear explanations and hands-on exercises help parents and teachers become comfortable with the particular possibilities of the block crayon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking initially with only three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—the lessons demonstrate how a rich range of color can emerge through blending and layering. This focused palette develops an understanding of color while encouraging movement, gesture, and drawing through areas of color rather than relying on outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Practice to Teaching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book unfolds gradually, beginning with adult practice before moving into work with children. 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Margret Meyerkort\u003cbr data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003ePublisher: Wynstones Press\u003cbr data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eFormat: Softcover\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eLength: 96 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eDimensions: 8.3\" x 5.8\" x 0.3\"\u003cbr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eAges: Caregivers and educators of children ages 3–6\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eCultural Traditions Included: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Books in the Wynstones Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/spindrift-waldorf-poems-songs-stories\" title=\"Waldorf verses, songs, poems, and stories for seasonal celebrations\"\u003eSpindrift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/summer-waldorf-seasonal-poems-songs-stories\" title=\"Waldorf Summer verses and songs for kids\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/autumn-waldorf-songs-poems-stories\" title=\"Waldorf Autumn verses and songs for kids\"\u003eAutumn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/winter-waldorf-seasonal-poems-songs-stories\" title=\"winter Waldorf verses, poems, and songs for kids and circle time\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Winter\" href=\"https:\/\/alderandalouette.com\/products\/winter-a-collection-of-poems-songs-and-stories-for-young-children?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=610e88c39\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/spring-waldorf-seasonal-poems-songs-stories\" title=\"Waldorf spring circle time verses\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wynstones Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39267464216640,"sku":"0946206511","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/waldorf-early-childhood-songs-poems.webp?v=1763105208"},{"product_id":"spindrift-waldorf-poems-songs-stories","title":"Spindrift: Songs, Poems \u0026 Multicultural Stories for Early Childhood","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kqw22m\" data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"538\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rich Waldorf early childhood resource for home and classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSpindrift\u003c\/em\u003e is a generous Waldorf early childhood songs, poems, and stories collection from Wynstones Press, created for parents, homeschoolers, and educators who want to bring warmth, rhythm, and imagination into a young child’s day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eThis third edition includes 156 poems, 29 D-pentatonic songs, and 43 multicultural stories for morning circles, quiet transitions, storytelling, music time, and daily home or classroom rhythms. 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With David Newbatt’s watercolor cover and a rich collection of winter poems, songs, stories, and verses inside, \u003cem data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely companion for ages 4 to 8 throughout the quiet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bfe9be\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eWinter poems for circle time and quiet storytelling\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eD-pentatonic songs for lyres and simple instruments\u003cbr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eWinter tales from English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eSeasonal games and an included Nativity play\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eThemes include snow, North Wind, bells, mittens, candlelight, and winter animals\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eFestival content for St. Nicholas Day and Christmas\u003cbr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eThird edition with refreshed and expanded material\u003cbr data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eWatercolor cover art by David Newbatt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eIntroduction to music in the “mood of the fifth”\u003cbr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eUseful for Waldorf-inspired homes, kindergartens, and homeschool rhythms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11upj3h\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eSeries: Wynstones Early Childhood Series\u003cbr data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eEditors\/Compilers: Jennifer Aulie \u0026amp; 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