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Location: Southern Africa | South Africa Themes: society | education | |
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SIMRIC YARROW : Waldorf - Steiner Education
Introducing the concept of Money [audio]
A Story Introducing The Concept of Fractions [audio]
meet Simric Yarrow
Simric uses creativity and storytelling in his work as a teacher
Simric is a gifted poet, writer and actor who tells educational stories for children. Originally from Norwich, UK, Simric settled in Cape Town and taught at the Michael Oak Waldorf School. The 'Steiner' (Waldorf) system of education aims to nurture children's natural curiosity and character.
Simric writes his own educational stories and poems to help parents and teachers communicate concepts in a creative way. He is a brilliant storyteller and I remember watching him tell a story that kept a group of people, aged 3 to 65, riveted for 40 minutes. Unlike so much children's entertainment, Simric's stories weave understanding and values into exotic tales. We use his stories to teach our kids letters, fractions and science; it is not only fun, it is a time-honoured approach that is educationally powerful yet largely neglected in western education.
Simric and his family in their 'cob' house in Muizenberg
Simric lives in a 'cob' house in Muizenberg, Cape Town, which he built with his young family and a host of friends. This home expresses his creativity, his commitment to community and his love of both the natural world and imagination.
Author: Roddy Bray
Date: 02 Feb 2010
Themes: society, living life | age and stage, learning, education, relationships
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