Waldorf Block: G2: Second Grade Fables & Language

The Earthschooling Waldorf second-grade language arts curriculum is a rich and developmentally appropriate approach designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning and deep literacy in young students. Instead of rushing into abstract decoding, it builds upon the oral language foundation established in first grade through engaging storytelling and imaginative activities.

Waldorf Second Grade Language Arts: Nurturing Literacy and Imagination

The Earthschooling Waldorf second-grade language arts curriculum is a rich and developmentally appropriate approach designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning and deep literacy in young students. Instead of rushing into abstract decoding, it builds upon the oral language foundation established in first grade through engaging storytelling and imaginative activities.
Key elements of the Earthschooling Waldorf Second Grade Language Arts program include:
  • Immersion in Storytelling: Fables, legends of heroes and saints, and folklore from diverse cultures are central to the curriculum, providing a foundation for understanding human values, character development, and diverse language patterns.
  • Developing Reading Fluency: Students deepen their knowledge of sight words and phonics rules, empowering them to "crack the code" of reading fluently.
  • Encouraging Independent Writing: Children begin to write more independently, transitioning from phonetic spelling to official spellings as they learn to edit their work.
  • Building Language Skills through Artistic Expression: Drawing, painting, form drawing, and cursive writing strengthen fine motor skills, enhance artistic expression, and reinforce language concepts.
  • Developing Language Awareness: Students explore the rhythm and rhyme of language through songs, poems, and recitation, building vocabulary and deepening their understanding of sentence structure and grammar.
  • Nurturing Emotional and Social Skills: Stories and collaborative projects foster empathy, teamwork, and critical thinking, helping students become thoughtful and engaged members of their community.
By integrating artistic expression, storytelling, and practical activities, the Earthschooling Waldorf second-grade language arts curriculum provides a rich and imaginative learning environment where children can:
  • Develop strong reading and writing skills: Through a holistic approach that connects sounds to images and fosters deep engagement with stories.
  • Cultivate a love for language and storytelling: By experiencing language in a meaningful and engaging way.
  • Enhance imagination and creativity: Through artistic and imaginative activities that are woven throughout the curriculum.
  • Build a strong foundation for future academic success: By developing essential language and literacy skills in a developmentally appropriate manner.
If you are looking for an educational approach that prioritizes a deep and imaginative engagement with language and fosters a lifelong love of learning, the Earthschooling Waldorf second-grade language arts curriculum is a perfect choice!


Your Instructor


​​Mellie Mae Lonneman
​​Mellie Mae Lonneman

Mellie Mae Lonnemann lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband and two sons. Mellie was a class teacher at the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, NY before the arrival of her first son, Joseph. She then taught homeschool students morning lessons, clay art, quilting, and gardening. She taught handwork at the Asheville Waldorf School before the birth of her second son..Mellie received her Waldorf Teacher Certificate from Sunbridge Institute, a BFA with a concentration in ceramics from Alfred University, and an Art Certificate in Professional Maiolica from the Ballardini State Institute of Art in Faenza, Italy. Mellie loves spending time outdoors, being creative, and learning from her beautiful sons! She wishes to impart a love for learning through curiosity, discovery and creativity. 


Course Curriculum


  Written Lessons for Second Grade Fables Block
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