The Online Curriculum Project - First Grade - age 7
updated August 30, 2018
I believe more than anything that every little new being on this planet deserves
the most wonderful childhood a parent can possibly offer. Those early
years are the most important investment we, as parents, can
make in our children's future health, happiness, and
success.
Throughout my website I document my journey in learning about Waldorf and trying to teach in
in a Waldorf-inspired manner. I also recommend, based on my personal experience, great books... books that would be a wonderful addition to your
curriculum library. But I realize that not everyone has easy access to these books. This is particularly true of some of my international clients.
So my newest
project is collecting as many online resources as possible and putting the links all in one place. While not a substitute
for visiting a Waldorf school and seeing the method in action, I hope this is helpful!
I work hard putting together collections of great images from Waldorf schools and homeschools around the world. I do recommend
Pinterest (setting up an account is free)
as an invaluable tool for finding and organizing thousands of inspirational ideas!
Stories
Books available to download as free PDFs from the Online Waldorf Library:
These are NOT free but Barbara Dewey, longtime Waldorf homeschool consultant at Waldorf
Without Walls now sells all of her curriculum books as PDFs. For First Grade, I suggest
Her book on Reading gives suggested fairy tales from the Grimm's (available online) for each letter and a suggested sequence for teaching the letters.
I also recommend my Capital Letters page.
Also NOT free is the Waldorf teacher training available online; however, it is fantastic
that this is now available. Here are a few great options for online training and information:
The Sun with loving light
Makes bright for me each day,
The soul with spirit power
Gives strength unto my limbs,
In sunlight shining clear
I revere, Oh God,
The strength of humankind,
Which Thou so graciously
Has planted in my soul,
That I with all my might,
May love to work and learn.
From Thee stream light and strength
To Thee rise love and thanks.
Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner and the Science of Spiritual Realities
(we watched this as part of my Waldorf teacher training)
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