$35

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Waldorf Cursive Handwriting Block I

Completed by 9 learners

Ages 6-11

Self-Paced Course

In this multi-sensory course, we will play with the artistry of learning to write each letter in cursive through animal books and stories, drawing, and handwriting practice by writing short sentences and poems together.

Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(126 reviews)

8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. Students may practice the letters that we learned throughout the week.

Certificate of Completion

Ms. Jodi will give feedback to any work that is posted in the classroom throughout the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 5

Discover the Beauty of Cursive Writing

Step into a gentle, multi-sensory journey of cursive handwriting inspired by Waldorf education. Using animal stories, drawing, and handwriting practice, we’ll introduce cursive in a meaningful and magical way. Perfect for grades 1-5, this is the first class in a three-part series, covering letters A-H.

In this warm and engaging class, Ms. Jodi guides students through:
✨ A story to bring the letters to life
✨ Drawing to connect letters to imagery
✨ Handwriting practice with uppercase & lowercase letters
✨ Writing a sentence or poem together in cursive

With a rhythmic and patient teaching style, this class creates a relaxed space where children can confidently develop cursive skills while experiencing the beauty of storytelling and art.

Why Learn Cursive?
Handwriting strengthens fine motor skills, memory, and learning. A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology highlights the benefits of handwriting and drawing for brain development and learning success.

Class Flow:
🕯 Light a Candle
📖 Storytime
🎨 Drawing
✍️ Writing Practice

Give your child the gift of cursive writing in a beautiful and enriching way!

Learning Goals

Cursive uppercase and lowercase letters along with handwriting techniques.

Students will write a sentence in cursive along with Ms. Jodi.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Letter A

 ~Story
~Cursive uppercase and lowercase letters
~Sentence in cursive with Ms. Jodi

Lesson 2:

Letter B

 ~Story
~Cursive uppercase and lowercase letters
~Sentence in cursive with Ms. Jodi

Lesson 3:

Letter C

 ~Story
~Cursive uppercase and lowercase letters
~Sentence in cursive with Ms. Jodi

Lesson 4:

Letter D

 ~Story
~Cursive uppercase and lowercase letters
~Sentence in cursive with Ms. Jodi

Other Details

Learning Needs

Cursive is amazing for learners with ADHD, Autism, Apraxia, and more... Ms. Jodi is experienced with working with students of all different learning abilities.

Parental Guidance

I will use Epic books for screen share. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.

Supply List

Drawing Paper (a 9x12 sketchpad is fantastic!)
Stick/block beeswax crayons if available (stockmar) and regular crayons can work if not available to you
Colored Pencils

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Epic

Meet the teacher

Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist

Joined May, 2020

4.9

126reviews

Profile

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
Completed Vimala cursive course and coaching program

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.