Children's Lyre

The children's lyre can be either strummed or plucked gently. It is small and light enough for both a young child or adult to play. Children love to play and listen to its soothing tones. It is a wonderful and calming instrument to have in your home or classroom setting. These instruments are made by loving hands out of cherry wood with a form and tone you will find unique and beautiful.

Sources for the Children's Lyre Ted Maehr Tel: 831-277-3971 A Child's Dream Telephone: 208-255-1664

Other Instruments 

Tone Bars, Choroi Instruments, drums, glockenspiels
Mercurius Tel: 916-863-0411 Nature's Song Tel: 888-650-4050


Songbooks

"American Ballads and Folksongs" collected & compiled by John Lomax & Alan Lomax: 
A unique collection of American songs, something for every mood and intelligent taste. A must for all homes and classrooms! 
North American Book Distributors 810-231-3728

"American Folksongs for Children" by Ruth C. Seeger: 
This song collection embodies an extraordinary array of time-tested songs for little ones. 
Oak Publications 800-431-7187

"Animal Folksongs for Children" by Ruth C. Seeger: 
A fun collection of songs gathered from the Archive of American Folksongs in Washington D.C. 
Shoestring Press 203-239-2702 

"American Folksongs for Christmas" by Ruth C. Seeger: 
A lovely collection of folksongs and ballads from the old-time Christmas before Santa Claus came to America. 
Shoestring Press 203-239-2702

*Note: Alan Lomax collected recordings of work songs & folksongs; and all three Ruth C. Seeger songbooks available on teaching CD's. Rounder Records www.rounder.com 800-768-6337 

"Fireside Book of Folksongs" 
This songbook will not only get you singing, but will stimulate interest in America's cultural history. Songs from all genres: nursery rhymes, work songs, dance songs, songs of festivals, to gospels and spirituals. 
Simon & Schuster

"Rise Up Singing" 
More than 100,000 copies sold! Over 1,200 songs, from chants to spirituals, gospel songs to work songs, family songs and nature songs. A must for all homes and classrooms! Teaching CD's also available to help learn the songs! 
Sing Out Publications 1-888-SING-OUT

"Quintenlieder" by J. Knierim: 
Music for singing with young children in the mood of the fifth. Lovely lyrics and simple melodies. Highly accessible for care-givers and parents of young children. Includes important introduction about children, singing and movement. 
Rudolf Steiner College Press 916-961-8729

"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" by Pete Seeger:
Over 200 songs, with Mr. Seeger's comments on many things from songwriting to social activism. A musical autobiography supported by stories, anecdotes and pictures. He holds the belief that everyone should be able to participate in making music and this songbook is a good place to start! 
Sing Out Publications 1- 888- SING- OUT

"Sleep" by Audrey McAllen  
This book explores the experience of the soul during sleep. Covering the relationship of sleep and dreaming and the nature and experience of sleep. An excellent book for both parents and educators.
Hawthorne Press
Telephone: 011-44-1453-754040

"Raising Musical Kids" by R. Cutietta  
A complete road map for developing your child's musical abilities from birth through high school                                Oxford University Press

"Good Music, Brighter Children" by S. Habermeyer   
Simple and practical ideas on how to help transform your child's life through the power of music. Born out of her sixteen years of research on brain development of the young child: An excellent book! 
Prima Publishing

"The Listening Ear" by Audrey McAllen  
A book on the development of the voice as a creative influence in education. It covers links between child development, the larynx, and the effects of speech on the growing child. Excellent Book!                                     
R Steiner Bookstore
Telephone: 816-961-8729

"Uncovering the Voice" by V. Werbeck-Svardstrom: 
The book on the principles of the School of Uncovering the Voice by its founder, V. Werbeck Svardstrom. This book is pure gold for the singer and singing therapist of today! 
Available from Rafael Foundation Tel: 262 642 5921

Rafael Foundation
Telephone: 262-642-5921

"Seven Times the Sun" by S. Darian:
Guiding your child through the rhythms of the day, a very helpful book for parents!
Gilead Press
Telephone: 608-655-1023

"The Festivals and their Meaning" by R. Steiner:
A very special collection of lectures on the meaning of the festivals and their contemplation .
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916-961-8729

"The Christian Year" by Evelyn Capel: 
A wonderful companion to read through the cycle of the year. Very readable! 
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916- 961- 8729

"Living a Spiritual Year" by Adrian Anderson: 
An esoteric study of the seasonal festivals in Northern and Southern Hemisphere
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916- 961- 8729

"Festivals with Children" by Brigitte Barz: 
A wonderful book on creating and celebrating meaningful family festivals
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916- 961- 8729

"Seven Year Wonder Book" by Isabel Wyatt: 
A marvelous cycle of beautiful stories to accompany the circle of the year. A favorite of children and adults! 
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916- 961- 8729

"The Listening Ear" by Audrey McAllen
A book on the development of the voice as a creative influence in education. There are sections on the links between child development, the larynx, and the effects of speech on the growing child. Excellent Book!
R.S.C Bookstore 
Telephone: 916- 961- 8729

"Good Music, Brighter Children" by S. Habermeyer
Simple and practical ideas on how to help transform your child's life through the power of music. Born out of her sixteen years of research on brain development of the young child: An excellent book!
Prima Publishing

Books

"Seven Times the Sun" by S. Darian: 
An inspirational guide for parents of young children that provides stories, songs, and very practical advice on how to guide your child through the rhythms of the day, week and year! Now available with teaching CD of songs! 
Gilead Press 608-838-3806

"Spiritual Task of the Homemaker" by M. Schmidt-Brabant: 
This inspiring little book honors the role homemaking plays in the healthy development of culture and its impact on the future of humanity. While it is somewhat esoteric in nature, it also has a few pleasant surprises It definitely changed my attitude when washing dishes, peeling vegetables or dusting my house!
Sunbridge College Bookstore: 845-425-0983 

Health and Nutrition

Young Living Essential Oils 
The only organic oil company in America. These fine oils have been created for a variety of uses in health and healing.
Telephone: 800-763-9963

"The Self Healing Cookbook" by K.Turner  
Healing mind, body and moods with whole, natural foods. A very practical cookbook for busy moms and dads and (choosy) kids who want a delicious way to grow healthy together.
Earthtones Press Tel: 800-788-1770

Auntie Karin's Chamomile Oil Infusion: 
Take one cup oil, olive, almond or avocado (organic) are best, and place in top pot over a double boiler pot. Bring oil to near boil, just before it simmers, then add one cup chamomile flowers (organic are best) and stir into the oil. Turn off stove and cover over night. In the morning take a piece of cotton muslin cloth and pour oil and flowers into it and squeeze out over a bowl. Place infused oil in a jar and keep in cool, dark place. We use a small glass cup to pour a small amount into and also add some lavender oil to it for our evening massages of the girls before we put them to bed. Both chamomile and lavender are deeply relaxing oils, they can also help mom and dad relax before bed!

More about Music

The Rafael Foundation
The Rafael Foundation for New Impulses in Music is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the promotion of music and bringing musical experiences into home and work environments, and promoting the creation of 'new' musical instruments.

School of Uncovering the Voice
Singing schools exist in Finland and Germany. 

Laulukoulu Singing School
www.laulukoulu.fi
Request Information
Address: Laulukoulu Singing School, Luovantie 125, 60760 Pojanluoma, Finland
Tel/Fax: 011 358-6-4248808
Merja 011 358-6-4248806
Caterina 011 358-6-4248807
Risto Suurla 011 358-40-7217112 cell

Clothing

Morning Rose Woolens: 
The best source we have found for high quality organic & bio-dynamic wool clothing in America. www.childrenswoolens.com 
Children's Woolens 877-686-8200