Waldorf Block: G3: Third Grade Handwork
In the Waldorf third grade handwork block, students embark on a journey of practical skills, creativity, and self-reliance through engaging handcrafts. This period is designed to support children's development as they navigate the "nine year change," a time of growing individuality and a burgeoning sense of self. In essence, the Earthschooling Waldorf third grade handwork block is a carefully crafted experience designed to nurture the whole child. It supports their academic growth, fosters their emotional well-being, and provides them with practical skills that build confidence and a sense of belonging in the world. This block includes PDFs (and even some videos!) for the student in the categories of weaving, felting, wet-on-wet watercolor, knitting, crochet and more
Waldorf Third Grade Handwork Block: Crafting Skills and Self-Discovery
In the Waldorf third grade handwork block, students embark on a journey of practical skills, creativity, and self-reliance through engaging handcrafts. This period is designed to support children's development as they navigate the "nine year change," a time of growing individuality and a burgeoning sense of self. In essence, the Earthschooling Waldorf third grade handwork block is a carefully crafted experience designed to nurture the whole child. It supports their academic growth, fosters their emotional well-being, and provides them with practical skills that build confidence and a sense of belonging in the world.
Focusing on Fiber Arts and Practical Projects:
The handwork curriculum in Earthschooling third grade expands on earlier knitting and crochet skills, introducing new fiber arts techniques and practical projects. Students may learn:
- Crocheting: Moving beyond basic knitting, children develop proficiency in crochet, often creating useful items like hats. A crocheted or knitted hat reflects the third-grade curriculum's focus on shelter building, providing a tangible "shelter for the head".
- Spinning: This block introduces the process of creating thread from raw wool, offering a deeper understanding of materials and a connection to traditional crafts.
- Weaving: Students may learn basic weaving techniques, incorporating natural materials and decorative elements.
- Natural Dyeing: Children engage with nature by using plants and other natural sources to dye wool, exploring color and its relationship to the environment.
- Wet Felting: This technique allows students to transform wool fibers into various shapes and forms, encouraging creativity and fine motor skills.
Beyond Crafting: Key Developmental Benefits:
More than just learning to craft, the Earthschooling Waldorf third grade handwork block offers valuable developmental benefits:
- Fine Motor Skills & Dexterity: Intricate hand movements strengthen fingers and improve coordination.
- Focus and Concentration: The rhythmic nature of these tasks cultivates the ability to concentrate and attend to detail.
- Problem-Solving: Figuring out patterns, correcting mistakes, and adjusting techniques all foster problem-solving skills.
- Math Skills: Handwork inherently involves counting stitches, measuring, and understanding patterns, reinforcing mathematical concepts in a practical context.
- Self-Confidence and Accomplishment: Completing a tangible, useful project instills a sense of pride and competence.
- Connecting to the World: Working with natural materials like wool and plant dyes fosters an appreciation for the environment and a connection to the natural world.
- Nurturing Imagination and Creativity: Handwork provides a space for children to express themselves artistically through color, texture, and form.
- Inner Calm and Stress Relief: Focused creative activity can bring a sense of tranquility and mindfulness.
This block includes PDFs (and even some videos!) for the student in the categories of weaving, felting, wet-on-wet watercolor, knitting, crochet and more. You can see a full list of lessons by scrolling down below.
Your Instructor
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:
- Preschool & Kindergarten: Amy Cho and Safia Mandil (Stories, Crafts, and Circle Time)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
Third Grade Handwork Lessons
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StartWritten Lessons for Third Grade Handwork Block (28:54)
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StartLesson One: Weaving a Rag Rug Placemat: Part 1 (11:11)
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StartLesson Two: Weaving a Rag Rug Placemat: Part 2 (21:36)
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StartLesson Three: Weaving a Rag Rug Placemat: Part 3 (13:16)
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StartLesson Four: Knitting a Sock: Part 1 (17:43)
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StartLesson Five: Knitting a Sock: Part 2 (11:45)
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StartLesson Six: Knitting a Sock: Part 3 (15:32)
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StartLesson Seven: Knitting a Sock: Part 4 (10:15)
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StartLesson Eight: Knitting a Sock: Part 5 (9:27)
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StartLesson Nine: Making and Warping a Cardboard Loom & Basic Weaving Techniques: Part 1 (38:23)
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StartLesson Ten: Weaving Stripes and Dots: Part 2 (40:02)
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StartLesson Eleven: Creating Fringes, Curves, and Twining: Part 3 (41:44)
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StartLesson Twelve: Felting People & Fantasy Characters (9:56)
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StartLesson Thirteen: Felted Pumpkin (16:22)
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StartLesson Fourteen: How to Knit a Square and a Rabbit (20:29)
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StartLesson Fifteen: Crochet a Doily: part 1 (9:32)
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StartLesson Sixteen: Crochet a Doily: part 2 (14:03)
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StartLesson Seventeen: Creating Wax Characters for a Story (5:53)
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StartLesson Eighteen: Creating a Beeswax Elephant (4:18)
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StartLesson Nineteen: Making a Wax Star (5:11)
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StartLesson Twenty: Working with Beeswax (15:10)
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StartLesson Twenty-One: Knit a Wrap Poncho: Part 1 (47:48)
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StartLesson Twenty-Two: Knit a Wrap Poncho: Part 2 (38:03)
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StartLesson Twenty-Three: Making a Drawstring Bag (32:05)
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StartLesson Twenty-Four: Embroidery Lesson (39:37)
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StartLesson Twenty-Five: Crochet a Wash Cloth (24:22)
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StartLesson Twenty-Six: Crochet a Hot Pad (25:14)
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StartLesson Twenty-Seven: Working with a Drop Spindle (35:22)
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StartLesson Twenty-Eight: Knitting a Slipper (21:07)
Third Grade Handwork from Safia Mandil
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Third Grade Supplemental Art Lessons
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StartIntroduction
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StartWritten Lessons for Third Grade Art Block
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StartLesson One: Wet-on-Wet Watercolor: Pumpkin Painting (7:53)
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StartLesson Two: Wet-on-Wet Watercolor: Basics for Third Grade (29:25)
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StartLesson Three: Block Crayon Tutorial Series: Lesson 1 for Third Grade (11:57)
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StartLesson Four: Block Crayon Tutorial Series: Lesson 2 for Third Grade (19:01)
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StartLesson Five: Block Crayon Tutorial Series: Lesson 3 for Third Grade (20:16)