Waldorf Fables Course: Lions, Bears, Hares, and Crows
In this multi-sensory course, we will explore fables through story, drawing, and simple writing. Using a holistic Waldorf approach, children will play with the artistry of each tale and animal character, allowing the story to come alive.
Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Parents may carry the fable further at home with nature study or watercolor painting.Assessment
Ms. Jodi will provide feedback for the course to parents at the end.Class Experience
Welcome to Ms. Jodi's classroom! Let's open to the beautiful world of the fables through stories, drawing, writing, modeling, and even science experiments! Enter the world of Waldorf education, gifting your child with a relaxed, beautiful space to grow in learning while receiving an elite private school education at home! In this course, we will spend time reading each fable and drawing the characters of the story. We will also do some writing together, copying short poems or sentences from the story. Each week we will have a different activity such as using playdough or beeswax to model our characters or watching water rise in a vase as a science experiment. My teaching style is gentle, patient, and flowing with rhythm so that students know what to expect in each class and can relax into learning. Please take a look at materials needed for class and provide for your child before class starts. Feel free to message me with any questions! Thank you! Class Structure: ~Light Candle ~Reading ~Drawing ~Writing ~Activity
Learning Goals
Students will hear amazing fables.Students will work on pre-writing drawing skills.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Lion and the Mouse Fable
~Read The Lion and the Mouse by Bernadette Watts (retelling of Aesop)
~Draw Lion
~Writing
~Read Lion Cubs by Emmie Chang 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Bear and the Bee Fable
~Read The Bear and the Bees by Sieglinde de Francesca
~Draw Bear and Bees
~Copy Poems about Bear and Bees 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Crow and the Pitcher Fable
~Read The Crow and the Pitcher by Sieglinde de Francesca
~Draw The Crow and the Pitcher
~Writing
~Science Lesson: Watch water rise in vase 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Tortoise and the Hare Fable
~Read The Tortoise and the Hare by Bernadette Watts
~Draw The Tortoise and the Hare
~Writing
~Modeling Characters: Playdough or beeswax 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is amazing for learners with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more... Ms. Jodi is experienced with working with students of all different learning abilities and can adapt all classes to her students.
Parental Guidance
I will use Epic for screen share purposes. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic.
Supply List
Drawing Paper Beeswax block and stick crayons Beewax modeling clay or playdough (message me for a recipe if you would like!) Week Three: Glass with water and pebbles (optional, can just watch teacher)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
4.9
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
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. Reviews
Live Group Course
$125
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-6 learners per class
