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Waldorf-Inspired Private Reading Course: A Gentle & Joyful 45-Minute Journey

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 5-11
Live Private Course
In this Waldorf-inspired reading course, I nurture a love for reading through storytelling, phonics, writing, and creative drawing. I support all level readers with a gentle, one-on-one approach, helping them build confidence and joy.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(123 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min

What's included

12 live meetings
9 in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. I help parents find books on the child's level and can assign readers in Epic to read between classes. I give feedback every week so parents can see what we are targeting.
Progress Report
Parents receive an ongoing progress report that they can check after each class to read our class notes.

Class Experience

🌿 Welcome to Ms. Jodi’s Waldorf Classroom! 🌿

Step into a nurturing and beautifully paced Waldorf-inspired learning space where your child can grow in reading confidence, skills, and joy—right from the comfort of home!

In this one-on-one guided reading class, I work with students of all levels—beginning, struggling, grade-level, or advanced—fostering phonics mastery, reading comprehension, multisyllabic word decoding, and grammar skills. Through engaging stories, drawing, and writing activities, students develop a deeper love for reading in a relaxed and encouraging environment. This is a 45-minute session tailored to your child's needs.

✨ Personalized Reading Experience ✨
Each session is thoughtfully designed to match your child’s reading level and interests—whether they love dogs, cats, horses, holidays, superheroes, dinosaurs, princesses, or mythological creatures! My goal is to keep reading joyful, peaceful, and successful for every learner.

📖 A Waldorf-Inspired Approach 📖
Using evidence-based strategies that support students with reading difficulties and dyslexia, I create a rhythmic and engaging experience where learning feels natural and enjoyable. For older learners, I assess reading levels in our first session, then guide them through reading, comprehension discussions, pre-writing activities with drawing, sentence writing, and reading fluency exercises.

This class is perfect for Waldorf homeschoolers, supplemental learning for Waldorf students, and families who want to embrace a holistic and gentle approach to literacy—whether their child is struggling or excelling.

🌟 Flexible Scheduling 🌟
If you don’t see a time that works for you, feel free to reach out—I’d love to find a spot that fits your schedule!

Unique learners, homeschoolers, and unschoolers are always welcome! Let’s embark on this reading journey together. 💛📚

Learning Goals

Develop Strong Reading Skills with Confidence – Strengthen phonics, decoding, and fluency skills through engaging, level-appropriate stories, helping students feel successful and at ease with reading.
Enhance Comprehension & Expressive Language – Foster deeper understanding by discussing stories, answering comprehension questions, and connecting texts to personal experiences.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Week One: Reading Assessment
 Ms. Jodi will complete a guided reading assessment and share the results of the report with parents. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two: Individual Reading Tutoring Lesson
 May include:
~Targeted phonics
~Story
~Drawing
~Readers
~Spelling/Writing 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three: Individual Reading Tutoring Lesson
 May include:
~Targeted phonics
~Story
~Drawing
~Readers
~Spelling/Writing 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four: Individual Reading Tutoring Lesson
 May include:
~Targeted phonics
~Story
~Drawing
~Readers
~Spelling/Writing 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is highly engaging and Ms. Jodi has worked with thousands of students with special needs including ADHD, autism, apraxia, dyspraxia, dysarthria, etc. Ms. Jodi is patient and adapts every lesson to the individual child.
Parental Guidance
I may use Epic for screenshare. Parents do not need a subscription to Epic. Books will be chosen based on the students reading level and will include educational topics like animals, folktales, or interesting stories for grades 1-5. Books and novels for older students will be chosen with parent permission.
Supply List
Sketchpad 9x12 or main lesson book
Stockmar beeswax stick and block crayons (ages 5-9)
Colored pencils (ages 9+)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

4.9
123reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
Education & Experience Highlights

M.A. in Applied Linguistics | B.S. in Psychology 
Yale University (Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate)

~Certified in Rapid Transformational Therapy and Vimala Cursive Coaching

~Waldorf educator with 6+ years’ experience as a school librarian and research/reading teacher for grades K-12.

~Skilled in inspiring confidence and academic growth through tailored lessons for Waldorf and other students worldwide via Zoom.

~Former Waldorf homeschooling mom, blending creative storytelling, research skills, and reading coaching to meet students’ unique learning needs.

~Published writer in LILIPOH Magazine; trained in Carl Jung’s archetypes, diversity education, and advanced language teaching methodologies.

~Lifelong passion for empowering young learners with a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.

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