Waldorf Block: G4: Fourth Grade Form Drawing

In Waldorf education, the fourth grade form drawing block marks a significant stage in a student's journey with form drawing. This block builds upon the foundation of movement and form developed in earlier grades, where students explored basic lines, curves, and mirror forms. In fourth grade, the curriculum becomes more intricate and challenging, preparing students for the formal study of geometry in subsequent years. Join Waldorf teachers Mellie Lonneman and Nichole Martinez on a wonderful adventure through fourth grade math. Each video includes a main lesson book drawing and chalk board drawing along with some extras. This is a complete block for fourth 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.

Mastering Movement and Form: Earthschooling Waldorf Fourth Grade Form Drawing Block
In Waldorf education, the fourth grade form drawing block marks a significant stage in a student's journey with form drawing. This block builds upon the foundation of movement and form developed in earlier grades, where students explored basic lines, curves, and mirror forms. In fourth grade, the curriculum becomes more intricate and challenging, preparing students for the formal study of geometry in subsequent years.
Key elements of the Earthschooling Waldorf fourth grade form drawing block include:
  • Exploring complex forms like knots and woven forms: Students delve into creating elaborate patterns where lines criss-cross and interweave, creating an impression of going over and under. This develops an understanding of the relationship between individual line segments and the whole form.
  • Emphasis on rhythm, flow, and continuous movement: Students are encouraged to draw forms continuously, without lifting or reorienting their drawing tools. This practice cultivates a strong connection between hand, eye, and movement, fostering focus and concentration.
  • Developing spatial awareness and visual-spatial skills: Creating and reproducing forms helps students develop their ability to understand and manipulate spatial relationships, skills crucial for future academic success. The process encourages children to see things not just as a "whole" but also for their individual "parts".
  • Connecting to geometric principles: The intricate forms explored in fourth grade form drawing often have an inherent geometric foundation, preparing students for the transition to geometry curriculum.
Benefits of Earthschooling Waldorf Fourth Grade Form Drawing:
  • Holistic Development: Form drawing supports physical, cognitive, and emotional growth, cultivating practical skills and a sense of beauty, rhythm, and balance.
  • Enhanced Learning: Multi-sensory engagement and active learning through form drawing improve memory and cognitive processing.
  • Preparation for Geometry: The skills developed in form drawing, particularly with complex forms, provide a strong foundation for understanding geometric concepts.

By immersing students in the art of form drawing, Waldorf education in the fourth grade fosters a deep understanding of movement, form, and their interconnectedness, laying the groundwork for future intellectual and artistic pursuits.

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). Scroll down to the class listings below to see the full syllabus and to view some free samples!

Join Waldorf teacher Nichole Martinez on a wonderful adventure through fourth grade math. Each video includes a main lesson book drawing and chalk board drawing along with some extras. This is a complete block for fourth 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.

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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


  Introduction and Welcome to Fourth Grade
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