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Second-Grade Waldorf-Inspired Curriculum: Language Arts, Math, Science & Art
Seasons of Joy Main Lesson Block: Animal Fables Around the World
Ms. Annette (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(131)
In this 8-week unit, learners will hear animal fables from around the world and will respond with writing, drawing, painting, movement, music, and more.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Typically taught in a Waldorf second grade classroom, fables not only are part of shared cultural literacy, but they also give learners a chance to study nature alongside literature. Throw in a dash of dramatic play and other creative arts, and you have the perfect conduit for learning for children in the age group-- generally around second grade or ages 7/8-- as they begin to struggle with themes of self identity and strong likes and dislikes. They are beginning to understand human...
Ms. Annette has been telling stories and teaching Waldorf-inspired classes for over 20 years. One of her joys is taking traditional Waldorf Eurocentric curriculum and extending it to better represent stories from around the world.
Homework Offered
Learners are encouraged to retell the story to their grownups, siblings, stuffed animals, pets-- anyone who will listen. Any main lesson book work not completed in class will be completed as homework. Finally, I will include a list of optional activities for learners to complete throughout the week at the discretion of the grown ups.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
For every class, your learner will need * a main lesson book. This can be purchased or homemade. Sketchbooks or binders full of blank paper also work. * crayons, stick and/or block * a sharpened pencil * colored pencils * a silk (or more than one!) for dramatic re-enactments of the fable Week 1. Weekly materials Week 2. Weekly materials plus black paper, sticks, scissors, and tape for shadow puppets Week 3. Weekly materials plus silks or other cloth for dramatic play, fox ears if available Week 4. Weekly materials plus large piece of white paper, paper for drawing, popsicle sticks, tape or glue, scissors to create a moving picture Week 5. Weekly materials plus white paper for watercolor painting, brush, water, blue watercolor paint, salt, aluminum foil, scissors, glue Week 6. Weekly materials plus a glass filled almost to the top with water, a collection of glass gems or pebbles, and a towel for clean up (just in case!) Week 7. Weekly materials plus clay, modeling beeswax, or playdough, and toothpicks or small sticks Week 8. Weekly materials plus two felt stars, needle and embroidery floss with a knot in one end, scissors, stuffing, and a ribbon for hanging. Children may choose to needle felt a star instead if a grown up is available to help
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(131)
Hello! My name is Ms. Annette, and I am so excited to be part of the Outschool learning community! I have been teaching for over 25 years, and have a teaching certification for preschool through high school music. While pursuing my Bachelor of...
Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-10 learners per class
