Waldorf Block: G2: Second Grade Handwork
Discover the enriching world of Waldorf second grade handwork, focusing on knitting to cultivate fine motor skills, concentration, and creativity! What is Waldorf Handwork in Second Grade? In the Earthschooling Waldorf second grade curriculum, handwork, particularly knitting, plays a vital role in supporting children's development on multiple levels. Building on skills learned in first grade, second graders engage in more complex knitting projects, strengthening their will forces and fostering a deeper connection with natural materials.
Waldorf Second Grade Handwork: Knitting & Skill Development for Young Learners
Discover the enriching world of Waldorf second grade handwork, focusing on knitting to cultivate fine motor skills, concentration, and creativity!
What is Waldorf Handwork in Second Grade?
In the Earthschooling Waldorf second grade curriculum, handwork, particularly knitting, plays a vital role in supporting children's development on multiple levels. Building on skills learned in first grade, second graders engage in more complex knitting projects, strengthening their will forces and fostering a deeper connection with natural materials.
Key Focus Areas & Skills Developed:
- Knitting: Students continue to develop knitting proficiency, often starting with projects like a rainbow flute case or knitted animals.
- Introducing Purl Stitch: A new stitch, the purl stitch, is introduced, enabling students to create more varied textures and patterns like ribbing.
- Pattern Recognition & Math Skills: Working with knitting patterns, including combining knit and purl stitches and following color combinations, reinforces counting, pattern recognition, and numeracy skills.
- Fine Motor Skills & Hand-Eye Coordination: The rhythmic movements of knitting enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity.
- Concentration & Perseverance: Knitting projects require focused attention and perseverance to complete, helping children develop these valuable skills.
- Problem-Solving: Identifying and correcting mistakes in knitting patterns promotes problem-solving abilities.
- Creativity & Imagination: Children express their imagination through projects like knitting animals, puppets, or dolls, often complementing their Main Lesson studies.
- Sense of Accomplishment & Confidence: Completing projects instills a sense of accomplishment, boosting self-confidence.
Examples of Second Grade Waldorf Handwork Projects:
- Rainbow Flute Case: Students knit a colorful case to hold their recorder or flute.
- Knitted Animals & Gnomes: Using knit and purl stitches, children create stuffed toys, supporting their storytelling and imagination.
- Knitted Doll: This project introduces more advanced shaping and construction techniques.
- Potholder Loom: Some schools introduce potholder loom weaving to further develop hand-eye coordination and pattern making skills.
Benefits of Waldorf Handwork for Second Graders:
Waldorf handwork offers numerous benefits, including:
- Cognitive Development: Handwork stimulates multiple regions of the brain, aiding in cognitive development and enhancing reading skills through eye tracking.
- Emotional & Social Growth: Handwork fosters patience, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment, while group activities can enhance social skills.
- Connection with Nature: Using natural materials like wool fosters an appreciation for the environment and sustainability.
- Holistic Learning: Handwork integrates intellectual, artistic, and practical learning, promoting well-rounded development.
Discover the beauty and benefits of Waldorf second grade handwork, fostering creativity and skill development through the art of knitting!
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
Second Grade Handwork Lessons
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StartWritten Lessons for Second Grade Handwork Block
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StartBeeswax Lesson One: The Immortalized Icicle & The Pear Story (15:10)
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StartBeeswax Lesson Two: Creating a Wax Character for a Story (5:53)
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StartBeeswax Lesson Three: Creating a Beeswax Elephant (4:18)
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StartBeeswax Lesson Four: Making Molding Beeswax (7:01)
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StartBeeswax Lesson Five: Nature Table Craft & Beeswax Bird (6:31)
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StartClay Sculpture Lesson One: Beginning Clay Work and Sculpture (6:08)
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StartClay Sculpture Lesson Two: The Goose Girl by the Well Story & Handwork (2:25)
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StartClay Sculpture Lesson Three: Making a Bird and Nest with Modeling Clay (3:54)
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StartClay Sculpture Lesson Four: Making a Modeling Clay Star(fish) (3:40)
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StartFelting Lesson One: Making a Felt Envelope (5:56)
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StartFelting Lesson Two: Felt Mice (5:32)
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StartFelting Lesson Three: How to Felt a Mermaid (9:56)
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StartFelting Lesson Four: Wet Felted Ball and Soap (14:44)
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StartFelting Lesson Five: Wet Felted Pumpkins (16:22)
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StartFelting Lesson Six: Felted Sheep (35:39)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson One: Introduction (10:21)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson Two: Finger Knitting (2:54)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson Three: Finger Knit Flowers (8:44)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson Four: How to Knit a Square - A Rabbit (20:29)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson Five: Crochet Doily Lesson in Two Parts (23:35)
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StartKnitting and Crochet Lesson Six: Spool Knitting (8:23)
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StartCooking Lesson One: How to Make Herbal Treats (5:50)
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StartCooking Lesson Two: Herbal Tea, Story & Simple Chalk Drawing (8:07)
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StartCooking Lesson Three: Making Ginger Syrup (7:39)
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StartCooking Lesson Four: Cooking with Kids in the Classroom: Crepes (17:44)
Second Grade Supplemental Art Lessons
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StartWritten Lessons for Second Grade Art Block
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StartLesson One: Wax and Play: Making a Wax Star (5:11)
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StartLesson Two: Making Crowns (11:43)
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StartLesson Three: Making a Waldorf Lantern (14:15)
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StartLesson Four: Paper Cutting a Circle and The Balavisx (21:05)
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StartLesson Five: Block Crayons: How to Draw People in Motion (15:45)
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StartLesson Six: Block Crayons: How to Combine Colors and a Rainbow Wheel (19:01)
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StartLesson Seven: Block Crayons: The Tortoise and the Hare (16:11)
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StartLesson Eight: Block Crayons: The Lion & The Mouse (54:04)
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StartLesson Nine: Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Basics: First Lessons (20:44)
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StartLesson Ten: Wet-on-Wet Watercolor: A Pretty Pumpkin (7:53)
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StartOptional Lesson: Celebrating Loved Ones That Have Passed (10:55)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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