Seasons

Seasons play an important role in Waldorf education. By perceptively immersing themselves in the seasons through the seasonal table and by celebrating festivals, children learn to understand and appreciate natural rhythms, they are encouraged in their creative development and supported on their way to becoming self-confident and balanced individuals. In Waldorfshop you will find beautiful, sustainable and educationally valuable products for spring, summer, autumn and winter. Have fun browsing and discovering!

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  • Bird water pipes
    Bird water pipes
    Bartl | Bird whistles | Set of 1 or 4 | Bird whistle made of clay | Available in a pack of 1 or 4 | 7 x 3.5 x 5.5 cm Set of 1 or 4 Beautiful as a souvenir or small gift.
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    EUR 2.00 *
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  • Catamaran kit
    Catamaran kit
    SUNNYSUE | Catamaran kit | made of untreated pine wood from non-EU countries, cotton | from 5 or 8 years | dimensions: 18 x 10 x 17.5 cm from 5 - 8 years The sleek catamaran is easy to build and can be individually painted.
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    EUR 12.50 *
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  • Cuckoo whistle
    Cuckoo whistle
    Green Woodpecker | Cuckoo Whistle | Made of untreated natural branch wood | From 3 years | 125 x 25 mm The pipe made of untreated natural branch wood makes a beautiful gift!
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    EUR 3.50 *
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  • Postcard Winter Day
    -10 %
    Postcard Winter Day
    Waldorf Child | Postcard: Winter Day | atmospheric waldorfkind Postcard | Winter Day | illustrated by Ella Lapointe Ella Lapointe
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    RRP EUR 1.50
    EUR 1.35 *
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  • Postcard Spring
    Postcard Spring
    Waldorf Child | Postcard: Spring | Ella Lapointe | Bring Spring into Your Home | By Ella Lapointe and waldorfkind | DIN A6 Ella Lapointe Bring spring into your home with this fine card by artist Ella Lapointe.
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Postcard Winter Sky
    Postcard Winter Sky
    Waldow Verlag | Postcard: Winter Sky | by Daniela Drescher Daniela Drescher Winter postcard in portrait format
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Postcard Easter Search
    Postcard Easter Search
    Waldorf Child | Postcard: Easter Search | Ella Lapointe | Magical Spring Postcard | For Easter | DIN A6 Ella Lapointe An enchanting DIN A6 spring postcard by artist Ella Lapointe.
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Postcard rock crystal
    Postcard rock crystal
    Mercurius | Postcard Rock Crystal | Marjan van Zeyl | Artist: Marjan van Zeyl Marjan van Zeyl Rock Crystal Motif by Marjan van Zeyhl
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Postcard Snowdrops
    Postcard Snowdrops
    Mercurius | Postcard: Snowdrop | Snowdrop motif | Artist: Marjan van Zeyl | Format: 11.7 x 17.3 cm. Marjan van Zeyl
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Spring garden postcard
    Spring garden postcard
    Postcard spring garden I Waldow Verlag I Season spring Illustration Raphaela Berendt Illustration Raphaela Berendt
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    EUR 1.30 *
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  • Wax torch
    Wax torch
    BasicNature | Wax torch | Burning time up to 100 min. | L 50 cm Burning time up to 100 min A wax torch for cosy lighting.
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    EUR 3.90 *
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  • Postcard Snowman
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    Postcard Snowman
    Waldow Verlag | Postcard: Snowman | Snowman with apples and carrots for the animals. illustration by Eva-Maria Ott-Heidmann Eva-Maria Ott-Heidmann Postcard in landscape format
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    RRP EUR 1.50
    EUR 1.35 *
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  • Crystal set
    Crystal set
    Lindner Crystal | Crystal Set 5 crystal clear sun catchers in organic shapes in a set.
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    EUR 17.50 *
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  • Postcard Rainbow
    Postcard Rainbow
    Mellinger | Postcard: Rainbow | Illustration: Ilona Bock Ilona Bock
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Basket for children
    Basket for children
    Adam Schmidt | Basket for Children | Sturdy shopping basket made of seaweed, willow and sisal.
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    EUR 11.50 *
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  • Postcard Winter Sun
    Postcard Winter Sun
    imagin | Postcard: Winter Sun | Marie Laure Viriot Marie Laure Viriot
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Postcard autumn
    Postcard autumn
    Waldorf Child | Postcard: Autumn | Ella Lapointe Ella Lapointe Postcard of the artist Marie Laure Viriot
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    EUR 1.50 *
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  • Winter craft folder
    Winter craft folder
    Atelier Ode Desjardins | Winter Craft Folder | Craft Set | A4 | W 76 cm Craft set DIN A4 Craft Mapppe Winter, a craft set by Atelier Ode Desjardins, for a winter landscape.
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    EUR 13.50 *
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  • Glitter glue
    Glitter glue
    Birch glitter | Glitter glue | 10 g| 100% natural, skin-friendly, vegan and animal-free | Lasts up to 24 h | Content: 10 g 10 g Glue for applying glitter, natural, skin-friendly and vegan.
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    EUR 11.00 *
    0.01 kilogram  | EUR 1,100.00 / kilogram
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  • Seasonal Cloth Set Winter
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    Seasonal Cloth Set Winter
    Filges | Seasonal Scarf Set Winter | Set of 3 scarves in cool winter colours | made from plant-dyed organic wool | Dimensions, each: 75 x 75 cm. 3 piece 3 scarves, 75 x 75 cm, made of wool in winter colours.
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    RRP EUR 40.50
    EUR 36.45 *
    1.69  | EUR 21.57 / m²
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  • Postcard Bird's Nest
    Postcard Bird's Nest
    Mellinger | Postcard: Bird's Nest | Illustration: Heike Stinner Heike Stinner Postcard Bird's Nest with Bees and Blossoms, atmospheric postcard for springtime
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    EUR 1.50 *
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Exploring the world with all senses

The seasons play a crucial role in children's development. The changes in nature provide children with opportunities to heighten their senses and explore their environment.

Children learn to understand and appreciate natural rhythms by observing and celebrating the changing seasons. Through hands-on activities such as gardening and handicrafts, children become connected to nature and experience the importance of rhythm and balance in life.

Spring, summer, autumn and winter

Each season brings its own beauty and challenges to explore and appreciate. In spring, children can watch flowers grow and bloom; in summer, they can play outdoors; and in autumn, they can admire the rich colours of the leaves. In winter, children can experience falling snow and building snowmen. These experiences not only enhance their senses, but also their creativity and imagination. Sporting activities associated with the seasons, such as hiking in autumn or skiing in winter, also promote children's physical development and strengthen their motor skills. In addition, through the celebration of festivals and customs in each season, children learn the importance of traditions and community. They learn that they are part of a larger community and that they share their lives with others.

Waldorf education also emphasises the importance of the senses and artistic expression in nurturing children's development. Children are encouraged to explore the world with all their senses and to express their experiences artistically. By combining practical and creative activities, children are nurtured to become confident and balanced individuals.

In summary, the seasons are of great importance to children's development, providing opportunities for children to sharpen their senses, enhance their physical and creative development and gain valuable experiences in community.