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Geometric Transformation of a Triangle

May 19, 2016 By Lisa

Geometric Transformation of a triangle

Geometric Transformation of a Triangle into recognisable natural shapes – DIY       Download the worksheet to transform your own triangle by entering your details below. You will need to respond to the confirmation email that will be sent to you. Receive the download from The Smart Happy Project * indicates required Email Address […]

Filed Under: children's activity, content, geometry, nature study, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf Tagged With: 7-9 years, 9+ years, finding shapes, geometry, nature, observation, triangle

A Journey through geometry books

March 16, 2016 By Lisa

projective geometry learnt from geometry books

A journey through geometry books Never have been a genius at maths in school, I couldn’t have imagined in later life I’d get a sudden urge to own all the geometry books I could find. I don’t remember ever doing geometry at school, I’m sure it was never classed as maths if I did. So the first […]

Filed Under: feature, geometry, parent interest, reading, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf, Uncategorized, World geometry Tagged With: book review, bookshelf, geometry, reading

Midsummer madness

June 19, 2014 By Lisa

hay in sunshine in midsummer

Here we are in midsummer and there’s a global event which happens to us all this weekend. Midsummer and the Summer Solstice June 21st brings the Summer Solstice of midsummer in the northern hemisphere. Right now we are experiencing long daylight hours and barmy summer evenings. (at least I hope we are!) the dark days of the winter seem […]

Filed Under: children's activity, field trip parenting, parent interest, seasons, Steiner Waldorf, World geometry Tagged With: 2-4 years, 4-8 years, earth and the solar system, fairies, family, midsummer, play, solstice, summer

How to make paper snowflakes

December 18, 2013 By Lisa

easy, paper snowflakes to make

Make these easy, Steiner inspired, craft snowflakes. Encourage an understanding of the relationship between the number 6 and the snowflake. The natural hexagonal geometry present in each and every unique snowflake. A simple cutting and sticking exercise. You need only:  6 squares of paper (14x14cm was the size used here) scissors pencil glue stick ruler […]

Filed Under: children's activity, crafts, nature study, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf Tagged With: 2-4 years, 4-8 years, 7-9 years, geometry, nature, number 6, observation, snowflake, symmetry, wonderful

The Advent Spiral

November 28, 2013 By Lisa

starting the advent spiral

So this is one of my all time favorites. It has shapes, symbolism, friends and food. So its a great event all round in my book. What is the Advent Spiral? The Advent Spiral is an important part of the Steiner Waldorf homeschool calendar. It symbolizes finding light in the darkness. Advent is not just one […]

Filed Under: children's activity, Nature deficit disorder, parent interest, Steiner Waldorf Tagged With: 2-4 years, 4-8 years, nature, senses, spiral, wonderful

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