발도르프에서 영감을 받은 이집트 신화: 지구에서 내세까지

Over 8 classes, we will explore Egyptian Mythology as a Waldorf-inspired main lesson block. 

Learners will be creating their own "textbook," called a main lesson book, filled with writing, copywork, form drawings, illustrations, and other representations and interpretations of the stories we study in class. In addition to creating a main lesson book, learners will also demonstrate knowledge through many modes, including drawing and modeling, memorizing and reciting poems and songs, retelling the stories in their own words, or creating a collaborative dramatic telling of a story the children choose.

Classes will be structured in a way that introduces many elements of Waldorf-inspired learning: the compilation of a main lesson book, form drawing, creating models from beeswax, clay, and other materials, watercolor and other painting, and drawing with attention to detail. Additional suggestions for grammar, read-alouds, art and music appreciation, cooking ideas, music, handwork, and more may be sent out each week, as they pertain to the interests of this unique group of learners. These will also be part of the class. Rick Riordan fans are welcome!

My teaching style is collaborative, cooperative, and creative. I do not release class videos, so please plan on attending class. Much of the learning, such as the type of end-of-class project created, will be discussed and chosen by the learners. Each child's main lesson book will be unique and in a style that is completely their own. While the main focus of this class is mythology, in keeping with the Waldorf shift from mythology to facts, we will also include information about geography, culture, and everyday life in Ancient Egypt. I am a strong believer in freedom within the form, the form being as follows:
Week 1. Introduction to Class/ The Gift of a River/ Ra, Shu, and Tefnut
Week 2. Geography of Upper and Lower Egypt/ Geb, Nut, and Neith
Week 3. Ancient Egyptian Homes/ Horus the Child and Horus the Elder
Week 4. The Afterlife/Osiris and Anubis
Week 5. Pyramids and Pharaohs/Isis  and Sobek
Week 6. Writing/ Thoth and Seshat
Week 7. Jobs and Free Time/ Hathor, Bastet, and Ptah
Week 8.  Learners' Final Presentation/ Sekhmet, Bes, and Taweret

No previous knowledge is needed. In a typical Waldorf or Steiner school, this material would be presented in the fifth grade.

Please note that, due to the social and collaborative nature of the class, it will only run with 3 or more students enrolled. For the same reasons, class videos will not be released, as stated above.