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Seasons of Joy: Waldorf-Inspired Elementary Seasonal Circle and Meeting Time

Completed by 56 learners
Ages 6-10
Live Group Class
Help set the tone for your week by joining us for this Waldorf-inspired circle time emphasizing important lower grade skills.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(140 reviews)
Star Educator

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 week

Class 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

Joined July, 2020
5.0
140reviews
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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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