Seasons of Joy Math Block: Waldorf-Inspired Quality of Numbers & 4 Processes

Ms. Annette (she/her)

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Learners will use their imaginations to explore numbers in this Waldorf-inspired main lesson block.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2

The beginnings of mathematics-- numerals, numeracy, the quality of number, and the four processes-- will be introduced through movement, storytelling, use of
manipulatives, art, and music. This multi-sensory approach makes math com alive and deepens the children's understanding as they see numbers at work in their world.

Classes will include mental arithmetic as we go on "number journeys" together, the quality of numbers from whole to parts, learning archetypal number patterns from nature,...

1. Understand qualities of numbers 1 through 10.
2. Recognize and write Arabic and Roman numerals 1-10
3. Count up to 100 as a class
4. Form strong number concepts through games with the senses and movement.
5. Familiarity with the four operations (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication), their symbols and their usage
6. Familiarize with rhythmic or skip counting 
7. Begin memorizing the addition and subtraction tables as part of a "family"
8. Beginning familiarity with multiplication and division

I have been teaching math for over 20 years, both with my own six children and through my Waldorf-inspired homeschool curriculum that I have authored. I have graduate school training in early childhood (0-8) mathematics and numeracy as well as experience teaching in online classrooms, in-person classrooms, and homeschool co-ops.

Homework Offered
The story for the next class will be posted online so you can listen to it with your child and familiarize yourself with the it together.
Learners will be asked to keep a main lesson book and add to it throughout the class.
Learners will be given supplemental work in the online classroom to help reinforce learning. This supplemental work will be presented as a "menu" from which each family can choose what works best for them and their learning objectives. Space will be given in the online classroom to share this homework as well as time in the classroom as its available.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

* a main lesson book. This can be bought, made, a sketchbook, or a binder where you add loose pages as we go
* beeswax or other stick crayons
* a pencil that best works for your child
* paper
* at least 50 glass or plastic "gems", any color, stored in a container of your choice.
* modeling material, such as modeling beeswax, playdough, clay, etc

OPTIONAL
* a piece of felt to place on your work space, as those gems can get noisy!
* a pouch, jar, or special treasure box to store your gems

PLEASE NOTE
Other materials may be listed as needed

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Ms. Annette (she/her)

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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(125)

Hello there! My name is Annette, and I am so excited to be part of the Outschool learning community! I have been teaching for over 25 years, and have a teaching certification for preschool through high school music. While pursuing my Bachelor of...