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Waldorf Archetype Study: Cinderella Around the World

In this semester course for middle/high schoolers, we will delve into the beauty and power of the Cinderella Archetype 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)
Class

What's included

8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
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!  

The Archetypal Cinderella character is found in tales from all around the world.  In this semester-long class, we will read the stories of Cinderella, complete character sketches, answer discussion questions, explore themes, and complete a Cinderella writing project.  This is a wonderful class for grades 6-10 of the Waldorf curriculum where myths and legends from other cultures run deep. My style of teaching is free-flowing, encouraging... allowing each student space to absorb their own lesson through the stories themselves, and giving time for personal processing through drawing or writing.  

Week One
~Read Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella by Jewel Reinhart Coburn
~Complete a drawing/character sketch (drawing is student led)

Week Two
~Read Katie Woodencloak: A Norwegian Fairy Tale by TK
~Discussion questions
~Homework writing prompt

Week Three
~Read Angkat: A Cambodian Cinderella by Jewel Reinhart Coburn
~Complete a drawing/character sketch

Week Four
~Fairy Tale Elements presentation
~What is theme?
~Discuss Cinderella writing assignment/graphic organizer/plot brainstorm session

Week Five
~Read Cinderella by The Brothers Grimm
~Find Fairy Tale Elements
~Discussion questions

Week Six
~Writing assignment check-in and help session
~Read Ye Xian: A Chinese Fairy Tale by Maxwell
~Discussion Questions

Week Seven
~Read Baba Yaga and Vasilia the Fair: A Russian Fairy Tale by Maxwell
~Discussion Questions

Week Eight
~Share Cinderella writing
~Cinderella story request/student choice

Other Details

Supply List
Drawing paper
Writing paper/main lesson book/journal
Pencil
Colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
117reviews
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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.  

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$180

for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-10 learners per class

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