Waldorf- Inspired Math: Quality of Numbers FLEX Course

Please note that this is a FLEX class and there are no live meetings. 

What if we thought of math not only in the abstract way that it's typically taught using pencil and paper but also by using our senses? 

Using Waldorf methods we learn not only the values and abstract concept of numbers written on paper, but also about the quality of numbers. In order to accomplish this, we use stories and poems as well as hands-on activities that engage each of the senses. In learning the numbers this way we also introduce skip counting, thus setting the stage for the second part of Waldorf Class 1 math which is learning the 4 operations. 

Each week a new video lesson will be posted. Video lessons will include songs, stories, poems, and activities for students to do. Each weekly lesson will also include hands-on activities to do outside of the video lesson times. 

Students will need a main lesson book or sketchbook plus stick and block crayons. Students will be creating their own lesson book so please note that there will be considerable drawing involved in this class.  Students will also be asked to observe the number in their home throughout the week as homework and additional hands-on activities and observation will be suggested as well. 

How Will Students Interact?

With Each Other:
Students will be required to interact through discussions about the video lessons as well as sharing about their hands-on activities for each number. Students will also share videos and pictures showcasing their lesson book work. Each assignment will be given its own dedicated thread so that learners can post and comment on each other's work so that students can post pictures and videos of their work. 

With The Teacher:
The teacher will give feedback on all assignments turned in. The teacher will also interact with students on individual assignment threads in the classroom. The teacher may add video feedback where appropriate. 

Lessons List
Week 1 – Numbers 1 - Unity
Week 2 – Number 2 – Duality
Week 3- Number 3 – Trinity
Week 4- Number 4 - Stability
Week 5 – Number 5 – The Human Form
Week 6 – Number 6 - Bees and Insects
Week 7- Number 7- The Natural Worlds 
Week 8– Number 8 - Spiders
Week 9 –Number 9 - Music 
Week 10 – Number 10 – Creating New Numbers
Week 11 - Introduction To The Four Operations