Waldorf Block: G2: Second Grade Math

Discover the magic of Waldorf second grade math! This unique approach goes beyond rote memorization, focusing on developing a deep and imaginative understanding of numbers through stories, movement, and hands-on activities. Second-grade Earthschooling Waldorf students build upon their foundational math skills from first grade, delving into concepts like place value, mastering columnar addition and subtraction with carrying and borrowing (regrouping), and strengthening their multiplication tables. Join Waldorf teacher Mellie Lonneman on a wonderful adventure through second grade math. Each video includes a main lesson book drawing and chalk board drawing along with some extras. Each Living Lesson set is a complete video course for the block and includes chalkboard drawings, teacher instruction, main lesson book drawings, verses, and more. The exact contents of the block can be found below in the description. Waldorf Teacher Simone provides some extra bonus lessons!

Engaging Waldorf 2nd Grade Math: Stories, Movement, and a Deep Understanding of Numbers
Discover the magic of Waldorf second grade math! This unique approach goes beyond rote memorization, focusing on developing a deep and imaginative understanding of numbers through stories, movement, and hands-on activities. Second-grade Earthschooling Waldorf students build upon their foundational math skills from first grade, delving into concepts like place value, mastering columnar addition and subtraction with carrying and borrowing (regrouping), and strengthening their multiplication tables.
Here's what makes Earthschooling Waldorf 2nd grade math so special:
  • Learning through Narrative: Mathematical concepts are brought to life through captivating stories and imaginative sources, making learning engaging and meaningful for young minds.
  • Multisensory Approach: Students experience math through various senses using manipulative tools, like beads or objects from nature, and incorporating movement, rhythm games, and artistic representation.
  • Building a Strong Number Sense: The curriculum emphasizes understanding the concept of "groups of 10" to build a solid foundation in place value, a crucial step for tackling more complex math in later grades.
  • Fact Fluency and Flexibility: Students work towards mastering multiplication tables through singing, movement, and games, developing fact fluency while also exploring the relationship between different mathematical processes.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Through engaging math activities and challenges, students develop problem-solving strategies and practice applying their skills in meaningful ways.

Earthschooling Waldorf second grade math provides a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment where students can develop a love for numbers and build a strong mathematical foundation.

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).

Join Waldorf teacher Mellie Lonneman on a wonderful adventure through second grade math. Each video includes a main lesson book drawing and chalk board drawing along with some extras. This is a complete block for second grade. Each Living Lesson set is a complete video course for the block and includes chalkboard drawings, teacher instruction, main lesson book drawings, verses, and more. The exact contents of the block can be found below in the description. Waldorf Teacher Simone provides some extra bonus lessons!



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


  Second Grade Math Block
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When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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You have access to all your materials for 18-months. All materials are fully downloadable if you want to keep them for future offline access.

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