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Waldorf Form Drawing Block

In this pre-writing language arts block course, children are introduced to beautiful pre-writing skills in a gentle and enjoyable class with elves, story, movement, and drawing work.
Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(113)
Class

What's included

12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
Simple activities for parents and children to explore that go with our lesson

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2
A warm welcome to Ms. Jodi's classroom!  

Enter the world of Waldorf education, gifting your child with a relaxed, beautiful space to grow in beginning writing and math skills while receiving an elite private school education at home!  

Form drawing is a beautifully unique part of Waldorf education!  In this class, typically for first grade, we will explore the straight and curved line together through story, movement, and drawing work.  We will use different methods of movement and nature study to deeply integrate the forms into body memory, a beautiful way for students to learn in the first grade.  

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. Ms. Jodi will also guide activities in the classroom each week for parents to follow with children throughout the week (example: find a curved and straight tree trunk outdoors).  

Class Structure:
~Light Candle
~Story
~Drawing
~Movement

Please visit the class materials section to be sure to have our needed materials.
Learning Goals
Students will work on pre-writing and math skills in a multi-sensory way.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Straight Line and Curved Line
 ~Story
~Line introduction
~Drawing 
Lesson 2:
Zig Zag
 ~Story
~Line Introduction
~Drawing
~Yoga 
Lesson 3:
Spiral
 ~Story
~Beeswax modeling
~Drawing 
Lesson 4:
Wavy Line
 ~Story
~Drawing 

Other Details

Learning Needs
This is a great multi-sensory class for neurodiverse learners.
Supply List
Main Lesson book or blank sketchbook 9x12
Block and stick crayons (stockmar beeswax, we will use both in this class)
Stockmar Beeswax
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
113reviews
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
Vimala Alphabet Courses and Practice

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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