The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grades Program
5 - 7 credits per unit. Duration: 3 - 6 months.
The Sophia Institute online Waldorf Certificate Programs concern themselves with basic and underlying principles of Waldorf Education, curriculum suggestions and practice, and Waldorf methods. The knowledge and understanding of the basic principles is essential for anyone embarking on or deepening their study - and ultimately the practical application - of this teaching method.
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Preschool/Kindergarten or Art of Teaching Waldorf Grades 1 - 8 has been designed for teachers who want to study these courses for renewal or professional development.
Please find a listing and description of the Waldorf Teacher Training/Art of Teaching Waldorf courses below. These courses are of particular interest to teachers wanting to prepare for specific grades, for instance grade 4, or for teaching in a preschool/kindergarten. Each course has a focus on preschool/kindergarten or one of the grades, and includes lessons from the Sophia Institute Waldorf Curriculum Courses 1 and 2, the Waldorf Methods/Reading and Math Courses 1, 2 and 3, the Waldorf Methods/Sciences Courses 1, 2 and 3, The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy 1 and 2, The Four Temperaments, The Wisdom of Fairy Tales, The First Three Years, and Early Childhood Education.
Please find a listing and description of the Waldorf Teacher Training/Art of Teaching Waldorf courses below. These courses are of particular interest to teachers wanting to prepare for specific grades, for instance grade 4, or for teaching in a preschool/kindergarten. Each course has a focus on preschool/kindergarten or one of the grades, and includes lessons from the Sophia Institute Waldorf Curriculum Courses 1 and 2, the Waldorf Methods/Reading and Math Courses 1, 2 and 3, the Waldorf Methods/Sciences Courses 1, 2 and 3, The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy 1 and 2, The Four Temperaments, The Wisdom of Fairy Tales, The First Three Years, and Early Childhood Education.
The online Waldorf Teacher Training The Art of Teaching Waldorf Courses assume that students enrolling in these courses have a basic familiarity with the principles of Waldorf Education and its underlying philosophy, Anthroposophy. For detailed information concerning the courses, please see below.
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Preschool/Kindergarten
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Wisdom of Fairy Tales / 1 credit Lesson 1: The Poetry of Fairy Tales / Part 1 Lesson 2: The Poetry of Fairy Tales / Part 2 Lesson 3: The Interpretation of Fairy Tales / Part 1 Lesson 4: The Interpretation of Fairy Tales / Part 2 Lesson 5: Creative Writing and Fairy Tales The First Three Years of the Child / 1 credit Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Acquisition of the Ability to Walk Upright Lesson 3: Learning One's Native Language Lesson 4: The Awakening of Thinking Lesson 5: The Unfolding of the Three Highest Senses Lesson 6: Reflection and Final Paper The Four Temperaments / 1 credit
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Early Childhood Education 1 / 1 credit
Lesson 1: You Are Your Child's First Teacher Lesson 2: Home Life as the Basis for All Learning Lesson 3: Birth to Three: Growing Down and Waking Up Lesson 4: Helping Your Baby's Development Lesson 5: Helping Your Toddler's Development Lesson 6: Rhythm in Home Life Lesson 7: Discipline and Other Parenting Issues Lesson 8: Reflection and Final Paper/Early Childhood Education 1 Early Childhood Education 2 / 1 credit Lesson 1: Nourishing Your Child's Imagination and Creative Play Lesson 2: Developing Your Child's Artistic Ability Lesson 3: Encouraging your Child's Musical Ability Lesson 4: Cognitive Development and Early Childhood Education Lesson 5: Common Parenting Question: From Television to Immunizations Lesson 6: Help for the Journey Lesson 7: Reflection and Final Paper/Early Childhood Education 2 |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 1
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 1 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 1 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 1 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 2
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 2 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 2 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 2 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 3
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 3 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 1 - 3 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 3 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 3 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 4
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 4 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 4 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 4 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 5
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 5 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 5 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 5 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 6
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 6 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 4 - 6 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 6 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 6 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 7
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The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 7 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 7 and 8 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 7 and 8 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 7 and 8 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 7 and 8 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living Lesson 13 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Technology |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 8The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 1 / 1 credit
Lesson WC1 5 1.1. Lesson WC1 5 1.2. Lesson WC1 5 1.3. Lesson WC1 5 1.4. Lesson WC1 5 1.5. The Education of the Child in the Light of Anthroposophy - Part 2 / 1 credit Lesson WC2 5 2.1. Lesson WC2 5 2.2. Lesson WC2 5 2.3. Lesson WC2 5 2.4. Lesson WC2 5 2.5. The Four Temperaments / 1 credit Lesson WC1 4 1.1. Lesson WC1 4 1.2. Lesson WC1 4 1.3. Lesson WC1 4 1.4. Lesson WC1 4 1.5. Lesson WC1 4 1.6. Lesson WC1 4 1.7. Lesson WC1 4 1.8. Lesson WC1 4 1.9. Lesson WC1 4 1.10. |
The Art of Teaching Waldorf Grade 8 / 2 credits
Lesson 1 / Waldorf Curriculum / Introduction Lesson 2 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 7 and 8 (Part 1) Lesson 3 / Waldorf Curriculum / Grades 7 and 8 (Part 2) Lesson 4 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Introduction Lesson 5 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Reading / Grade 7 and 8 Lesson 6 / Waldorf Methods / Reading and Math / Math / Grade 7 and 8 Lesson 7 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Chemistry / Introduction Lesson 8 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Physics / Introduction Lesson 9 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Life Sciences / Introduction Lesson 10 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Introduction Lesson 11 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Geography / Grades 1 - 8 Lesson 12 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Gardening and Sustainable Living Lesson 13 / Waldorf Methods / Sciences / Technology |