{"id":1733,"date":"2009-03-31T18:01:34","date_gmt":"2009-03-31T23:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/womantalk.wordpress.com\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2009-03-31T18:01:34","modified_gmt":"2009-03-31T23:01:34","slug":"covet-covet-covet-want-want-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.womantalk.org\/?p=1733","title":{"rendered":"covet, covet, covet, want, want, want"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Using Devana’s classroom as a model, I have compiled a visual list of toys that I want to begin making and collecting for Christian. Together these toys show a range of classic Waldorf playthings. I want the whole kit, cat, and caboodle – call me an over-achiever; that’s how I roll.<\/p>\n

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1. Play stands<\/strong> – This one I can do soon. I’ve got a pattern for the stands and I can trace and make some of those over-sized wooden clips. (I had two, but gave them to my sister already…) Already have a nice collection of silks. Play silks<\/strong> are essential for Waldorf-style play and I know Bella used hers for everything for many years.<\/p>\n

2. Wooden Blocks<\/strong> – cut from tree trunk and tree branch sections. It is also nice to have whole branches and branch crooks to build small play treehouses.<\/p>\n

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3. Pinecones and Seashells<\/strong> – should be easy, right?<\/p>\n

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4. Wooden Figures<\/strong> – animals, people, houses, trees, and the like. While some, like the trees and houses will be easy to make, this might be the one area where I’ll need to invest a little money and buy a piece at a time.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Kitchen, Ironing Board, and Table and Chairs<\/strong> – Can you believe that Devana and her husband made that adorable play kitchen? That might be a bit of a reach for me, but I’m willing to give it a go – this summer – and perhaps with some help from Christian’s Grampi. The small table and chairs are from Ikea.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Play Capes and Costumes<\/strong> – again, those capes hanging on the wall were all made by Devana. Costume accessories are in a basket underneath. I can definitely make those. I like how they are hanging so visibly and in reach of little children’s hands.<\/p>\n

7. Dolls and Accessories<\/strong> – a baby buggy, a sling, a bed, clothes etc. I have a good handle on this part. Just need to reassure the hubby that doll play is for boys too – and that he can get GI Joes for him when he is (much) older.<\/p>\n

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8. Knit Balls and Animals<\/strong> – No problem with this one either. I just finished crocheting a woolen soaker and I’ve started knitting a vest. Next I’ll begin on the balls and animals. Most of the patterns are in a book I have called A First Book of Knitting<\/em>. FYI: Devana’s daughter made that rainbow ball when she was in second grade.<\/p>\n

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9. Nature Table<\/strong> – this is something that will build up over time. In a traditional Waldorf classroom there is always a seasonal nature table, which is actually a charming woodland scene created with silks, natural objects, and handmade fairies, gnomes, or other magical creatures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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