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.…

the snow queen

Tale by Hans Christian Andersen Translated by Ruth Salles First story, which tells of the mirror and the shards One day, the devil was in a very good mood, for he had made a formidable mirror. Everything good and beautiful that was reflected in him was shrinking until there was almost nothing left; and what didn't...

the lead soldier

Tale by Hans Christian Andersen Translation by Ruth Salles Once upon a time there was a platoon of twenty-five tin soldiers, all brothers, for they were born from the same old tin spoon. They had shotguns on their shoulders, staring straight ahead, and their uniforms were red and blue. And once upon a time there was a…

the swineherd

Tale by Hans Christian Andersen Translated by Ruth Salles Once upon a time there was a poor prince; he had a very small kingdom, but still big enough for him to marry. And getting married was what he wanted, it was even his greatest desire. But of course he would be very cheeky if he asked…

the two little squirrels

Tale by Juliana Retz T. Veiga – video Story told by the 2nd year teacher – 2009, Juliana Retz T. Veiga, at Escola Waldorf Aitiara, in Botucatu – SP. It talks about two squirrels, from the older brother who used to abuse the younger brother, and suffered the consequences, taking a big scare. Featured Image: Chalkboard drawing…

The bunny and the cocoa tree

Story by Ruth Salles Of how a bunny, and other animals, made chocolate eggs for Jesus…at Easter! Image: Professor Ana Maria, from Escola Sabiá, presents a table theater with the story 'The little rabbit and the cocoa tree'. At the time when Jesus, the Son of God, was still here on earth, he was found…