Waldorf Archetype Fairy Study for Middle/High School
What's included
9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekGrading
includedClass Experience
The archetype of the fairy is a fascinating and beautiful figure with many facets in literature from around the world. In this class, we will look at some of the faces of the fairy in different fairy tales while searching for the symbolism including both good and bad attributes of the fairy. We will study goblins, elves, leprechauns, and even black dog fairies called Bogies. This is a wonderful class for middle/high school students. This is where the Waldorf curriculum reveals myths and legends from other cultures and themes of archetypes run deep. We will also have guided writing/journaling, creative writing, and self-led drawing activity in this class. My style of teaching is free-flowing, encouraging, interactive... allowing each student space to absorb their own lesson through the stories themselves, and giving time for personal processing through drawing or writing. We will seek to work with the archetype to answer the question... what can the fairy teach us? Please bring a 9x12 sketchpad/blank journal and colored pencils to this class each week. Students may also create digital drawings, if preferred.
Learning Goals
~Students will learn about the archetypal character of the fairy while listening to stories from around the world.
~Students will develop character analysis skills that will support future reading and writing endeavors.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Lady of the Lake
~Explore Lady of the Lake
~Fairy Characteristics (cursive practice with teacher)
~Drawing Lady of the Lake
Lesson 2:
French Fairy Tale
~Write in "fairy language" on our drawing
~Teacher reading of part one of The Bluebird
Lesson 3:
French Fairy Tale
~Whimsical or Wicked Fairies
~Teacher reading of part two of The Bluebird
Lesson 4:
French Fairy Tale and Fairy Movement
~Teacher reading of part three of The Bluebird
~Spotify/other music source fairy playlist with movement
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I may use Epic for screenshare purposes. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.
Supply List
Sketchpad or main lesson book (9x12) Colored pencils Watercolor/paint (some students prefer to paint their fairy art) Digital art accepted, as well (student preference)
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling and Library Science
Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified
Vimala Cursive Course and Coaching Completion
I am a Waldorf educator having worked as a school librarian and library/research subject teacher for 6 years with grades K-12 as faculty at a Waldorf school in rural Pennsylvania. I also worked as the first grade rest time teacher bringing calm and beautiful stories to this grade every day for many years. I have trained, been mentored by, and served along with some of the most experienced and dedicated Waldorf class and subject teachers in the world, some of whom have passed on and given me the greatest gift possible...to see their joy in teaching young souls. I also served as the reading coach for our school Reading Olympics team with over 40 students per year voluntarily coming to my library for an extracurricular where students were excited to read over 45 books a school year!
I have been offering comprehensive and affordable private lessons for Waldorf and other students around the world for several years. I also offer special Waldorf grades classes where students can connect with other students around the world. Our comfort with zoom now allows me to come to you no matter where in the world you may be! From day one, my students notice the improvement in their abilities and overall comprehension but parents especially note the change in their confidence. I get letters every day from parents telling me how much they see the confidence in their student improving after working with me. Each student has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly. Contact me today to find out how I can help you achieve your academic goals. As both a Waldorf former homeschooling mom and a teacher at a Waldorf school, I offer a unique experience to wherever your student may be-at home or at school-while needing extra lessons.
I have also taken private courses in archetypes for several years and studied the work of Carl Jung as a B.S. Psychology student. I am also a published writer in the Waldorf publication LILIPOH magazine. I lived on a Navajo reservation for several summers. I also have Masters classes in Library Science, Human Services, as well as diversity training. I ran a middle and high school library at the Waldorf school where I taught creative writing, library, and research classes for six years. I also worked in the Waldorf kindergarten and grades as an aftercare teacher.
I have also taught and tutored middle and high school students on Outschool for almost four years.
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Ages: 13-18