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Waldorf Archetype Holiday Study: Father Christmas, Elves, Scrooge, Reindeer

In this archetype study for middle/high school students, we will look at archetypes such as Father Christmas, Trickster Elves, miserly scrooge, and magical reindeer as we hear stories, draw, analyze, and create our own stories.
Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(114)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students may be asked to finish drawings, answer journal prompts, or write short stories for homework.
Assessment
1 after class completion

Class Experience

Join me for this completely unique archetype class designed to understand the magical and beautiful symbolism in some of the characters surrounding our holidays.  

We will look at Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas, the trickster Elves, miserly scrooge, and symbolic animal archetype of the reindeer.  Rich stories from around the world will be told as we draw, find symbolism, analyze, and write our own short stories.  A truly magical, peaceful, and interesting experience awaits your tweens/teens in this class!
Learning Goals
Analyze character archetypes.
Expand on short story writing skills.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Father Christmas Archetype
 ~Stories about Father Christmas and Saint Nicholas
~Symbolism and Analysis
~Drawing 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Trickster Archetype
 ~Stories about holiday tricksters
~Symbolism and Analysis
~Short story writing 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Miserly Scrooge Archetype
 ~Stories with miserly Scrooge
~Symbolism and Analysis
~Drawing 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Animal Archetype: Reindeer
 ~Stories of Reindeer
~Symbolism and Analysis
~Drawing 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
I may use Epic for screenshare. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.
External Resources
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Joined May, 2020
4.9
114reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
Master of Arts in Linguistics (IP)
AP Language and Literature student (3 credits earned)
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
Certified TESOL-VIPKid Foundational, TOEFL Primary
Certified in proper pronunciation, super phonics, grammar beginner and advanced, leveled reading beginner and advanced (VIPKid training)

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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 ran a middle school and high school library and worked extensively with students on research, book study, and analysis.  I have also taught and tutored middle and high school advanced and gifted students on Outschool and other online platforms, including archeytpe and novel study for six years.

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$145

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-6 learners per class

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