Waldorf Story Verse

This is a favourite thing of mine.  I have had it for years, and do not even recall where I bought it.  I first used it during storytime with Henrietta over 12 years ago, and I have brought it out as my new candle for storytime at Moondew this year.  Isn't it lovely??

I begin my story circle with a small verse.  It is much loved by many kindergarten teachers as a way to settle the group and focus their attention before the story engagement process begins.  I love it as you can use small gestures and the children can copy.  Here it is (with thanks to the original owner of the words)

Good Morning, dear Earth 

(touch the earth with both hands)

Good Morning, dear Sun

(gesture upwards, both palms open to the bright orb)

Good Morning, dear Stones

(touch the earth, hands in a fist shape)

and Flowers, every one

(and open the fists into flower shapes in front of you)

Good Morning, dear Animals

(fingers above your head, like little antlers)

and Birds in the trees

(two thumbs interwined, making flapping wings with the fingers, travelling across the sky)

Good Morning, to you

(hands open, outstretched, palms face up, towards children in group)

and Good Morning, to me

(hands facing me, crossing over almost like a 'hug')

Enjoy!!