Waldorf Archetype Mermaid Study for Middle/High School
In this semester course for middle schoolers, we will dive deep into the world of the archetypal mermaid in tales from around the world. Wonderful supplement for public or private school students. Homeschoolers and unschoolers welcome!
Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. We will have some short assigments given throughout the 8 weeks, mostly finishing up writing if students do not finish in class.Grading
Ms. Jodi will give feedback to parents at the end of the course. Parents are welcome to communicate and request feedback at any point in the course.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Welcome to Ms. Jodi's Classroom! Enter the world of Waldorf education, gifting your child with a relaxed, beautiful space to grow in reading analysis while receiving an elite private school education at home! Dive with me into the archetypal mermaid found in tales around the world in this 8 week class. We will read aloud tales and myths together, create drawings/colorings (all drawing is self-directed), answer journal prompts, and explore some underwater treasures (shells and pearls). This is a wonderful class for grades 6-9 of the Waldorf curriculum where myths and legends from other cultures run deep. We will also have some guided writing activities 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 part of this symbolism do I want to bring into my life? The playfulness or wonder of the mermaid?
Learning Goals
Students will hear mermaid tales from around the world.Students will understand what a character archetype is.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Week One
~Read Aloud "Mermaids" by Gary Jeffrey
~Explore some mermaid art pieces
~Mermaid Comb Drawing
~Assignment given for next class 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two
~Share from assignment given last class
~Read The Little Mermaid (part one) Tale by Andersen
~Journal Prompt
~Mermaid yoga pose exploration 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three
~Read The Little Mermaid (part two) Tale by Andersen
~Visualization Drawing Activity based on story
~Journal Prompt 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four
~The Little Mermaid Imagery Activity
~Read Mermaid of the Magdalene Tale
~Pearl Study and Drawing/Coloring
~Pearl Journal Prompt/yoga exploration 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Ms. Jodi has experience working with students with special needs including autism, ADHD, apraxia, and more. All students do well in this peaceful, no pressure class and Ms. Jodi can adapt all lessons for the individual learner.
Parental Guidance
We will show imagery of mermaids but not images with nudity. Please be aware that students should have a yoga mat for our yoga poses and need to be in a safe place.
Supply List
Yoga mat Drawing paper or 9x12 sketchpad or main lesson book Colored pencils Journal
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
117reviews
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
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 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.
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling
Rapid Transformational Therapy CertifiedReviews
Live Group Course
$235
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-10 learners per class
