# Gardening Classes in Waldorf Schools by Birte Kaufmann

Children need to experience nature, and gardening is a good way to encourage them to engage with the earth, plants, and animals.  
  
Gardening classes, as taught in Waldorf schools from classes 6 to 10, help children develop many important aspects of their being, including improved sensory perception, motor skills, and a greater understanding of nature, ecology, and agriculture. How can such a complex subject be taught well and effectively?  
  
Birte Kaufmann offers many useful tips and suggestions for new or developing gardening teachers in a clear structure—including the history of school gardens, aspects of child development, practical help on teaching methods, lesson planning for different age groups, and maintaining the garden itself.

## Details

- **Price:** 24.95 USD
- **Vendor:** The Josephine Porter Institute
- **Type:** Steiner-Waldorf Education
- **Tags:** Anthroposophy, beekeeping, book, Children's Books, farming, gardening, Gardening and Agriculture, orchard, Steiner-Waldorf Education, vineyard

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> Source: [The Josephine Porter Institute](https://www.jpibiodynamics.org/products/gardening-classes-waldorf-kaufmann)
> Updated: 2026-08-07