Rabbit’s Exclusive Party – A story about feeling left out

The Rabbit’s Exclusive Party by Serene (Therapeutic story to address the feeling of being left out) Synopsis: Elephant, Giraffe and Lion are not invited to Rabbit's party as they are too big to fit in his burrow. They feel sad and left out, and gather in a clearing for a group hug. Rabbit sees them...

Juniper the Rabbit – a story about Bullying, Stealing and Eating Unhealthy Food

The story idea is from Susan Perrow's book, "Therapeutic Storytelling", and I adapted it to include themes of bullying, eating forbidden/unhealthy food secretly, and stealing.   Synopsis: Juniper is the smallest rabbit on a farm. She often gets bullied by Tim, the biggest rabbit in the farm. Tim often laughs at her and says unkind...

Part II: Waldorf stories for Class 2: Fables, Saints, Holy Men and Women (Winter Term)

Stories for eight year olds Stories for Block 5: Mathematics Epiphany story: The Three Kings (Epiphany 6/1/2019) (Reference: National Geographic)The Light in the Lantern: Shepherds around the fireNature story: What the Winter Stars Saw (painting story)The Book of Virtues for Young People: Honest Abe (p. 248) – (honesty) (Similar story: Honest Abe Lincoln )The Book of Virtues for...

How to choose stories for Class 2 (age 8)

Stories for eight year olds In Waldorf/Steiner Education, Fables, Legends and Stories about Holy Men and women are the main stories told to Class 2 children (seven to eight year-olds). This is based on the developmental needs of the eight-year old child, and the stories are aimed at meeting them at that stage. Here is...

Part I: Waldorf stories for Class 2: Fables, Saints, Holy Men and Women (Autumn Term)

Stories for eight year olds In Waldorf/Steiner Education, Fables, Legends and Stories about Holy Men and women are the main stories told to Class 2 children (seven to eight year-olds). This is based on the developmental needs of the eight-year old child, and the stories are aimed at meeting them at that stage. Read more...