A 12-FOLD TRINITY MYSTERY The 12 Philosophies, the 12 Senses, the 12 Signs of the Zodiac One of Rudolf Steiner’s most intimate associates was Walter Johannes Stein. As well as many other important functions, Stein was a founding teacher of Steiner’s Stuttgart Free Waldorf School in 1919. As such, he has provided the most comprehensive […]
BOOK: Child Awake
Child Awake: Fire Stories for Fourth Grade
FROM THE FORGE Fire Stories & Studies – Class 4 – Middle Lesson The Flame I would enkindle every human being Out of the Spirit of the cosmos That they become a flame And fierily unfold The essence of their Being. The others, they would take From the waters of the cosmos What […]
Child Awake: Human and Animal in Fourth Grade
FELLOW TRAVELERS Man & Animal – Class 4 – Main Lesson The great sailfish leapt out of the water, silhouetted for a moment against a rising moon. The fishing line arced, then sprung taught as the massive strength of the struggling pelagic propelled itself into yet another burst for freedom. But to no avail; slowly […]
Child Awake: Plant and Earth in 4th Grade
MUSHROOM TO MISTLETOE Plant & Earth – Class 4 – Main Lesson “Okay, I feel a fool doing this, but here goes – ahem – Oh Plant world, lift your verdant veils!” The Class 4 teacher was confronted earlier by the daunting task of preparing for his Plant & Earth main lesson. This is part […]
Child Awake: Sound Stories in 4th Grade
THE SINGING LAND Sound Stories – Class 4 – Main Lesson This can be reviewed later in your acoustics block in 7th or 8th grade… An exploding volcano is the loudest sound known on earth. When Krakatoa (a nice ‘sound’ word) erupted in Indonesia in the 19th Century, it was heard in Sydney. This is […]
Child Awake: Air and Wind Stories for 3rd Grade
BREATH OF LIFE Air & Wind Stories – Class 3 – Middle Lesson THE ANGEL OF AIR From the Essene Gospel of Peace We worship the holy breath Which is placed higher than All other things created; And we worship The most true wisdom. In the midst of the fresh air of the forest […]