From trace to writing

Introduction to the drawing of shapes Credit: Text based on the book “Do Movimento ao Traço e à Escrita”, by Luíza Helena Tannuri Lameirão – Ed. João de Barro, 2016 The drawing of shapes is a pedagogical activity created by Rudolf Steiner, and is used from the 1st school year onwards, when the child is around…

stories

Images, inspiration and transformation Every day the main class ends with the teacher telling a story, which is chosen according to the age of the children in the class and what is important for their development at the time. These stories are also used as motive and inspiration for children to draw or paint.…

shape drawing

Introduction to shape drawing Shape drawing is a pedagogical activity created by Rudolf Steiner, and is used from the 1st school year onwards, when the child is around 7 years old. At this stage, drawing shapes forms the basis for learning to write and helps the educator…

Eurythmy – a new dance

The scenic expression of speech and singing In 1912, responding to a young woman's yearning for a “type of dance or gymnastics” that could harmonize with man's spiritual knowledge, Rudolf Steiner gave the first indications for the creation of a new art. movement, based on the conception of the world and the vision…