Charles Kovacs Bücher

This resource serves as an essential guide for Steiner-Waldorf teachers, offering practical insights and strategies to enhance their teaching practices. It emphasizes the holistic approach of the Steiner-Waldorf philosophy, focusing on nurturing the child's development through creativity and experiential learning. The book includes valuable tools, lesson plans, and methods tailored to the unique educational environment, making it an indispensable companion for educators seeking to enrich their classrooms and foster a deeper connection with their students.

New revised edition of a classic text featuring stories of key European historical figures from the Crusades to the Renaissance. A helpful resource for teaching Class 7 in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum.

A retelling of Greek mythology and history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12).

The meaning of some of the world's great myths and legends springs to life in this collection of stories, retold here for children. Through the epic adventures of colorful characters―from kings and beggars to gods and demons―the reader may glimpse the ancient wisdom of early humankind. Spanning the centuries from Atlantis to the civilizations of India, Persia, Babylonia, and Egypt, the author portrays human development, from primitive hunters to builders of magnificent cities and the great pyramids. Buddha, Krishna, Rama, Zarathustra, Gilgamesh, Isis, and Osiris are just a few of the lively participants in the unfolding historical narrative.

This book explores the similarities and differences between animals and humans, tailored for students in Classes 4 and 5 of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, aimed at children aged 9 to 11. It encourages young readers to engage with themes of nature and humanity, fostering a deeper understanding of the animal kingdom and our place within it. Through comparative analysis, the text promotes curiosity and critical thinking about biological and ecological concepts, making it an educational resource for both teachers and students.

Recommended for Steiner-Waldorf teachers of Class 11 (age 16-17) as a way of introducing world literature.

Insights into the imagery of the Apocalypse as described by Steiner.

Here is a valuable overview of world history, from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories to create a rich tapestry that shows the development of humankind, from medieval times--when every person had a fixed place in the social hierarchy--to the awakening of individuality in modern times. In the Waldorf curriculum, this period of history is usually taught in class 8 (ages 13-14).

An overview of Roman history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).