$8
weeklySeasons of Joy: Waldorf-Inspired Elementary Seasonal Circle and Meeting Time
Completed by 56 learners
Ages 6-10
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-12 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
WHO: Elementary students looking for a low-tech, high-interaction circle time/ morning meeting experience WHAT: A morning meeting filled with physical activity, conversation and social interactions, and Waldorf-inspired songs, verses, and stories WHERE: Here on Outschool from my Waldorf-inspired home studio WHEN: One half-hour a week with supplemental materials posted to the online classroom WHY: * To meet, converse, and interact with other learners * To acknowledge the importance of seasonal changes, rhythms, and routines * To show an appreciation for nature and one another * To practice a growth mindset and positive attitude * To engage in motor activities such as crossing the midline, core strengthening, emphasizing right and left, balancing and walking on a line, beanbag tossing, folk dances, and more Each circle/gathering time will begin with a gathering verse and candle lighting time and end with a closing verse and farewell song. In between, some elements you can expect to find each week include: * songs and games that emphasize left and right and crossing the midline * verses, action poems, and small motor rhymes that have spiral movements, expansion and contraction, and more * different traveling movements, including three-fold walking, skipping, marching, and jumping * core strengthening activities * folk songs and dances, clapping games, sensory games * beanbag work Attention will be paid to the rhythm of expansion and contraction as well as giving the children a chance to interact with one another and share what they are learning. Seasonal elements will be woven into the circle and Ms. Annette will listen to the students and build the circle around their interests and home learning. Because the weekly topics will largely be learner-directed as well as relying heavily on a weekly rhythm, I cannot list a week by week theme or topic, but will update regularly in the online classroom.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make sure your child has appropriate footwear and plenty of space to move about.
Supply List
* a one-person jump rope, finger-knitted length of yarn, anything that can make a straight line * one or two beanbags-- homemade is fine! * a small, lightweight ball * something to use as a scarf-- a playsilk, lightweight scarf, muslin receiving blanket, or even a receiving blanket Please note, these will not be used every week. Any additional materials will be listed each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Seasons of Joy
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Ms. Annette has been leading circle times for over 20 years, and specializes in listening to children and weaving their own interests into her curriculum plans. She has written Waldorf-inspired curriculum and taught using methods inspired by Steiner, Montessori, Reggio-Emilia, and more. Annette weaves her theater and music degree, certification, and training into all of her classes.
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