About the Author Born in England, Elizabeth Seward, PhD, has been in Waldorf classrooms since 1984 as a parent volunteer, handwork assistant, high school teacher, lead handwork teacher, and class teacher. She mentors teachers in private and public Waldorf schools and consults with schools on building a handwork program. Elizabeth teaches knitting, spinning, and other textile arts to ad hoc community groups and shares her enthusiasm for Waldorf education with parents of young children, homeschooling parents, and graduate students. She offers retreats and conferences for teachers, homeschool teachers, and parents.Elizabeth holds a doctorate in Education from Claremont Graduate University, an M.A. in Applied Linguistics, and most recently an interdisciplinary M.A. in Spirituality and Education. Her thesis was "Knitting: A Gateway Contemplative Practice?"Elizabeth has been living in Los Angeles for forty years and knitting for over sixty. She loves swimming, gardening, and meeting the challenge of every individual learner. Elizabeth has three grown children and four lovely young grandsons who are beginning to learn to knit.... Read more
J**N
Great Resource for teaching knitting
Seward's thoughtful approach to teaching knitting and time-tested tips and tricks are a wonderful resource for teaching children how to knit. The book includes explanations of how AND why knitting is so important in children's learning. Jane & Jeremy Learn to Knit includes helpful, memorable stories, and a few select patterns that have led to many successful project completions. This is a priceless resource.
E**D
Handbook and guide for anyone who wants to teach handwork skills in an unhurried way
Informative, non-dogmatic support for any teacher. Unhurried education. Connect through stories.
J**R
For teachers, parents and grandparents. A beautiful read.
Elizabeth is a master storyteller and teacher. Knitting is the meditation for the 21st century. Slow down, focus and sink in. Current brain science totally supports the wide reaching benefits of learning how to knit. The patterns are sweet and lovely, tried and true by someone who has more hands on experience than just about anyone. You'll be glad you bought this book.
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