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
- 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.
- 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.
Your Instructor
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
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PreviewFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 1A: The Fox and the Crow Fable (40:12)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 2A: Anansi and the Melon (41:04)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 3A: The Lion and the Mouse Fable (43:30)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 4A: Anansi and the Sky God Fable (43:48)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 5A: The Tortoise and the Hare Fable (43:37)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 6A: The Fox and the Grapes Fable (41:16)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 7A: Anansi Fable (44:39)
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StartFables with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 8A: Jackdaw and Eagle Fable (42:46)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 1B: Lion and the Mouse Fable Drawing (29:57)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 2B: Main Lesson Book Drawing – The Fox and the Grapes Fable (15:34)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 3B: The Story of A Man, his Son, and a Horse (19:22)
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StartFables: Ant and Grasshopper Story: Lesson 4B (31:46)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 5B: Telling the Fable: The Foolish Rabbit and the Coconut (17:18)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 6B: Turtle and Geese Story, Rock Formations & A Nature Drawing (16:34)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 7B: Quarreling Quails Story (15:18)
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StartFables with Teacher Simone: Lesson 8B: The Sun, Wind, and Rain (11:36)