The Waldorf school curriculum was developed to nurture 
the healthy development of the child, not only in mind but
 in body and spirit as well. Physical education and movement
 form an integral part of this holistic approach, encouraging 
children to be active not just for the sake of activity, but in 
order to experience themselves through meaningful movement
 and to form a stronger connection with the world around them.

This indispensable book for teachers—the most comprehensive
of its kind available in English—provides a wealth of practical
insights on teaching physical education and movement in
Waldorf Schools. It includes:

• Practical suggestions for games and exercises to teach
  a range of activities such as athletics, archery, climbing,
  gymnastics, dance, swimming and sailing. More than thirty
  sample lessons providing inspiration and quick, easy reference
  for activities for Classes 1–12.
• Exercises designed to suit different developmental stages:
  from simple, storytelling games for young children to more
  complex, demanding exercises for older pupils.
• Essays from teachers with decades of experience, exploring
  the value of physical education in Waldorf schools and how
  its emphasis on individual progress and co-operation over
  competition helps build pupils' confidence and self-belief.
• Suggestions of which Bothmer Movement exercises are best
  suited for different classes, based on an awareness of the
  laws of movement that underpin each age group. 
• Practical advice on how teachers can adapt content covered
  in other subjects to create a more unified learning experience
  for pupils—for example, organizing their own Olympic Games
  to complement teaching about ancient Greece in history lessons.
• 250 inspiring color photographs illustrating a variety of activities.

This is an invaluable resource that provides both a wealth of practical
ideas and a thoughtful consideration of physical education and
movement that will give Steiner-Waldorf teachers confidence in
preparing and delivering lessons.