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This current study of children's graphic ability has been made in relation to Rudolf Steiner's spiritual scientific observation of the human being. His observation encompasses the physically unseen spiritual dynamics behind form and growth - the archetypal members of the human being. Therefore we need to be conscious that we are seeing deep and sacred processes being shown us by the child. We are observing the result of the work of the spiritual hierarchies in creating a body capable of receiving an independent ego, from the first planetary evolution of Old Saturn to the point where 2000 years ago the archetypal Ego of Humanity could enter - the creation of the cup ready to receive its eternal content. In looking at basic archetypal forms - for example: the circle, triangle, and square; the whirl, the spiral, and chevron forms, and their manifold variations - we shall need to cultivate accurate and sensitive observations of detail and a living, mobile thinking. These can develop, out of our experience of working with our students, to become a faculty of inner comprehension of the wonder of the spirit working in the human being. - Audrey E. McAllen (from the Preface)

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For those with a strong understanding of child development from any anthroposophic perspective, this will be an excellent working book. It offers challenging indications and rich references for further study, both from the work of Rudolf Steiner and from current science. - Joan Almon, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (former chair)

"""For those with a strong understanding of child development from any anthroposophic perspective, this will be an excellent working book. It offers challenging indications and rich references for further study, both from the work of Rudolf Steiner and from current science."" - Joan Almon, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (former chair)"

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Audrey McAllen was an English Waldorf teacher who has spent a lifetime developing ways to help children who have learning difficulties. She based her work on study of Rudolf Steiner's indications regarding spiritual aspects of human development and on her observation of and practical work with many children.

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