G1: First Grade Waldorf Living Lessons (Main Lessons)

Once you click ENROLL, AfterPay, Affirm, and Klarna payment plan options will be shown. Nurture a love of learning through experiential education! Waldorf first grade marks the exciting transition into formal schooling, focusing on nurturing a deep love for learning and fostering well-rounded individuals. In contrast to traditional educational models, Waldorf first grade emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates academics with artistic expression, movement, and a strong connection to the natural world.

Waldorf First Grade: Nurturing a Love of Learning through Experiential Education
Waldorf first grade marks the exciting transition into formal schooling, focusing on nurturing a deep love for learning and fostering well-rounded individuals. In contrast to traditional educational models, Waldorf first grade emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates academics with artistic expression, movement, and a strong connection to the natural world.
Key Characteristics and Benefits:
  • Experiential and Age-Appropriate Learning: Learning is hands-on, engaging, and tailored to the child's developmental stage.
  • Emphasis on Rhythm and Routine: Structured yet flexible routines, including movement activities and outdoor play, provide grounding and support for children, especially beneficial for those with ADHD.
  • Creative, Hands-On Curriculum: Waldorf first grade prioritizes creative activities, imagination, and practical learning.
  • Fairy Tales and Stories: Fairy tales, folk tales, and nature stories serve as the foundation for learning, introducing letters, numbers, and fostering imagination.
  • Integration of Arts and Academics: Artistic endeavors, such as painting, drawing, music, and eurythmy, are woven into the curriculum, enhancing learning and supporting holistic development.
  • Focus on Social and Emotional Growth: Teachers foster social cohesion, empathy, and self-awareness, creating a supportive environment for developing healthy relationships.
  • Building Foundational Skills: Students learn basic literacy and numeracy skills, laying the groundwork for future academic success.
  • Cultivating Lifelong Learning: Waldorf first grade aims to ignite a passion for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Why Choose Earthschooling Waldorf First Grade?
  • Whole Child Development: Waldorf education fosters intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth.
  • Preparation for Life: Waldorf graduates are well-prepared for higher education and for navigating the complexities of the world.
  • Nurturing Environment: Waldorf schools provide a caring and supportive environment where children can thrive.
In Waldorf first grade, children engage in activities such as:
  • Movement and Circle Time: Rhythmic movement, songs, and games
  • Form Drawing: Preparing for writing and exploring spatial concepts
  • Stories and Language Arts: Hearing and retelling fairy tales, and introducing letters and writing
  • Mathematics: Exploring numbers and basic arithmetic through stories and hands-on activities
  • Nature Study: Experiential learning through nature walks and observation
  • Painting: Exploring colors and artistic expression through wet-on-wet watercolor painting
  • Handwork: Developing fine motor skills through activities like knitting
  • Music: Singing and playing simple instruments like the pentatonic flute

If you're seeking an educational approach that values creativity, movement, and a deep connection to learning, Earthschooling Waldorf first grade offers a rich and transformative experience for your child.

Living Lessons are video lessons where a teacher leads the class through the main lessons for this grade. You can use these lessons as examples to follow for your own teaching or can use them as supplements to your own teaching (we all need a break now and then. I would have loved to have these available on days I was ill or was taking care of my fussy baby).

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Various Earthschooling Teachers
Various Earthschooling Teachers

A class designated as being taught by The BEarth Institute may involve multiple teachers. You can learn more about all of our teachers here: https://earthschooling.info/thebearthinstitute/about-us/gallery-3/

Classes that involve multiple teachers are as follows:

  1. Preschool & Kindergarten: Amy Cho and Safia Mandil (Stories, Crafts, and Circle Time)
  2. First Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Diane Power, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  3. Second Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Simone Blanchard (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Diane Power, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  4. Third Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Amy Williams & Joy Cowburn (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  5. Fourth Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  6. Fifth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  7. Sixth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Robyn Beaufoy, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  8. Seventh Grade: Stephanie Packer & Danielle Gair (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  9. Eighth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  10. Ninth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  11. Tenth Grade: Rachel Solt, Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  12. Eleventh Grade: Stephanie Packer, Danielle Gair, Mohsina Mandil (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
  13. Twelfth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Mohsina Mandil & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)

Course Curriculum


  First Lessons FREE! (Members Ignore This Section)
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  Introduction
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  Teacher Support Materials and Tutorials
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  Language and Alphabet with Waldorf Teacher Mellie (MAIN)
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  OPTIONAL: Uppercase Alphabet with Paola (Secondary)
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  G1 Language Block: Part Two: Alphabet & Language with Teacher Nicole
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  (OPTIONAL) First Grade Language Block: Part Three: The Vowels with Teacher Janet
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  Math Block I: The Properties of Numbers with Teacher Mellie
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  Math Block II: The Four Processes with Teacher Mellie
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  Math Block: Practice & Lessons with Teacher Nicole
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  OPTIONAL: Math: Four Processes with Teacher Janet
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  First Grade Form Drawing Block I with Teacher Mellie
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  Form Drawing Block II: A Different Perspective & Practice with Teacher Nicole
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  OPTIONAL: First Grade Form Drawing with Teacher Janet
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  First Grade Fairytales Block with Teacher Nicole
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  Extra First Grade Earthschooling Lessons
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Frequently Asked Questions


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