Waldorf Block: G6: Sixth Grade Handwork
The Earthschooling Waldorf sixth grade handwork block is an integral part of the Waldorf curriculum, engaging students in the rewarding and skill-building experience of creating objects by hand. This block typically focuses on designing and sewing a three-dimensional animal, often linked to the study of herd animals like the elephant, or creating Waldorf dolls.
Waldorf Sixth Grade Handwork Block: Bringing Learning to Life with Meaningful Craft
The Earthschooling Waldorf sixth grade handwork block is an integral part of the Waldorf curriculum, engaging students in the rewarding and skill-building experience of creating objects by hand. This block typically focuses on designing and sewing a three-dimensional animal, often linked to the study of herd animals like the elephant, or creating Waldorf dolls.
Key activities and elements within the Earthschooling sixth grade handwork block include:
- Drawing the animal: Students begin by drawing their chosen animal, preserving the individual, childlike quality of their work.
- Pattern drafting: Students learn to translate their drawing into a sewing pattern, adding seam allowances and visualizing the transition from a 2D drawing to a 3D object.
- Sewing: The core of the block involves sewing the animal, bringing their design to life through meticulous handwork.
- Stuffing and sculpting: The process of stuffing the animal helps students understand form and volume.
- Optional elements: Some schools may include lessons in felting and introductory woodworking, focusing on crafting items like spoons or bowls.
Benefits and learning outcomes of this handwork block are numerous:
- Fine motor skill development: The intricate work of sewing and pattern drafting hones dexterity.
- Spatial awareness and geometry: Visualizing 3D forms and drafting patterns supports understanding of geometric concepts.
- Problem-solving: Students encounter and solve challenges during the design and construction process.
- Concentration and perseverance: Completing a complex handwork project fosters focus and resilience.
- Self-esteem and accomplishment: Creating a beautiful and practical object instills a strong sense of pride and self-worth.
- Connection to academic subjects: Handwork can be integrated with other subjects, like biology (through studying the animals they create) and math (through measurement and pattern design).
By engaging in the Waldorf sixth grade handwork block, students gain valuable skills, a deeper connection to their learning, and the satisfaction of bringing their creative vision to fruition.
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
Sixth Grade Handwork Lessons
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StartWritten Lessons for Sixth Grade Handwork (110:45)
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StartLesson One: How to Knit a Unicorn: Part 1 (9:24)
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StartLesson Two: How to Knit a Unicorn: Part 2 (7:43)
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StartLesson Three: How to Knit a Unicorn: Part 3 (8:08)
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StartLesson Four: How to Knit a Unicorn: Part 4 (11:41)
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StartLesson Five: How to Knit Fingerless Gloves: Part 1 (11:54)
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StartLesson Six: How to Knit Fingerless Gloves: Part 2 (9:41)
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StartLesson Seven: How to Knit Fingerless Gloves: Part 3 (12:00)
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StartLesson Eight: How to Knit Fingerless Gloves: Part 4 (7:08)
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StartLesson Nine: How to Knit a Hat: Part 1 (12:28)
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StartLesson Ten: How to Knit a Hat: Part 2 (7:04)
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StartLesson Eleven: How to Knit a Hat: Part 3 (17:29)
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StartLesson Twelve: How to Knit a Hat: Part 4 (5:09)
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StartLesson Thirteen: Woodworking Review Lessons (73:33)
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StartLesson Fourteen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 1 (52:11)
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StartLesson Fifteen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 2 (57:16)
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StartLesson Sixteen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 3 (40:27)
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StartLesson Seventeen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 4 (23:05)
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StartLesson Eighteen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 5 (11:12)
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StartLesson Nineteen: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 6 (38:57)
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StartLesson Twenty: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 7 (31:45)
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StartLesson Twenty-One: Sewing a Waldorf Doll: Part 8 (18:58)
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StartLesson Twenty-Two: Wet Felted Pumpkin (16:22)
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StartLesson Twenty-Three: Sewing a Fish and a Bunny: Part 1 (17:04)
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StartLesson Twenty-Four: Sewing a Fish and a Bunny: Part 2 (5:01)
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StartLesson Twenty-Five: Sewing a Fish and a Bunny: Part 3 (1:30)
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StartLesson Twenty-Six: Sewing a Horse: Part 1 (14:24)
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StartLesson Twenty-Seven: Sewing a Horse: Part 2 (4:19)
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StartLesson Twenty-Eight: Sewing a Horse: Part 3 (23:45)
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StartLesson Twenty-Nine:: Sewing a Horse: Part 4 (4:31)
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StartLesson Thirty: Sewing a Horse: Part 5 (1:21)
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StartLesson Thirty-One: Sewing a Horse: Part 6 (3:03)
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StartLesson Thirty-Two: Sewing a Horse: Part 7 (19:11)
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StartLesson Thirty-Three: Sewing a Horse: Part 8 (3:13)
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StartLesson Thirty-Four: Celtic Cross Clay Sculpture (History Lesson) (37:21)
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StartLesson Thirty-Five: Clay Carving of a Rune Stone (33:29)
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StartLesson Thirty-Six: (History Lesson) Sculpting a Cathedral (38:40)
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StartLesson Thirty-Seven: Building a Clay Aqueduct (31:37)
Sixth Grade Handwork with Safia Mandil
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Sixth Grade Supplemental Art Lessons
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StartWritten Lessons for Sixth Grade Art
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StartLesson One: Setting Up Your Paint Supplies, Mixing Paints, and Stretching a Paint Paper (43:15)
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StartLesson Two: Watercolor Painting of the Grand Canyon (37:40)
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StartLesson Three: Painting of the Alps (35:56)
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StartLesson Four: Painting of the Eiffel Tower (50:14)
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StartLesson Five: Painting of a Fjord (24:18)
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StartLesson Six: Painting of an Iris (34:00)
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StartLesson Seven: Painting of a Tiger Lily (40:17)
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StartLesson Eight: Painting of a Persimmon (38:34)
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StartLesson Nine: Painting of a Chinese Hibiscus (41:47)
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StartLesson Ten: Chalk Drawing of the Northern Lights (22:26)
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StartLesson Eleven: Cave Chalk Drawing (25:55)
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StartLesson Twelve: Intro to Calligraphy and Calligraphy Capitals (45:14)
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StartLesson Thirteen: Calligraphy Lowercase Letters (27:19)
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StartLesson Fourteen: Calligraphy Uppercase Letters With Pen (28:51)
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StartLesson Fifteen: Lowercase Calligraphy with Pen (29:14)
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StartLesson Sixteen: Black and White Charcoal Drawing (21:17)
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StartLesson Seventeen: Black and White Slant Line Gradient Drawing (21:52)
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StartLesson Eighteen: Black and White Drawing of a Sphere with Highlights and Shadow (25:29)
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StartLesson Nineteen: Black and White Drawing of a Bowl on Table (22:49)
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StartLesson Twenty: Black and White Drawing of the Mountains (22:24)
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StartLesson Twenty-One: Painting of the White Cliffs of Dover (33:34)
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StartLesson Twenty-Two: Black and White Drawing of Pisces Fish (24:18)
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StartLesson Twenty-Three: Black and White Drawing of a Tulip Flower (22:25)
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StartLesson Twenty-Four: Drawing of Triquetra Knot of the Celts (26:36)
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