Grade one table of contents

Contributors to this work
Foreword by Eric Fairman
Introduction by the author
History of Waldorf Schools and anthroposophy
Chapter 1: Parent Care

• Caring for ourselves so that we can care for them
• The role of gratitude in our lives and the laws of attraction
• Anthroposophy as inner work
• Finding like-minded parents
• Being comfortable and confident in your role as parent and teacher

Chapter 2: Ages and stages : Steiner and the 7 year cycles
Chapter 3: Temperaments and their role with our children and ourselves
Chapter 4: Setting the Mood

• Loving your home, no matter what the size
• Putting together your atmosphere in a school space and your home
• Toys and playthings
• Large families, special needs children, blended families and elder care
• Deschooling after being in a school setting

Chapter 5: The basics of Waldorf

• A word about Waldorf dogma and guilt vs. loving and living life
• Rhythm
• Festivals
• Nature table

Chapter 6: Grade One Overview

• Is your child ready?
• Planning your year

• Book resource list and reviews
• The role of drilling and use of workbooks/worksheets
• Movement, Circle Time, Eurythmy
• Form Drawing and handwriting (with samples on CD)
• Handwork (samples on CD)
• Painting and modeling (samples on CD
• Language Arts – Grimm’s Fairy Tales (pictures on CD)
• Math
• Science and Social Studies

Chapter 7: Grade One Lesson Blocks and sample schedule (student work samples on CD)
Closing Remarks
Appendices

• Stories for letter and number introduction
• Compiled curriculum chart for the grades
• Supplies list for grade one
• Other Resources
• Companion CD Table of Contents

Reviews of Grade One

Melisa's first grade book is a wonderful resource.  Introducing the world of Waldorf academics with a gentle hand while incorporating the cycle of the seasons and festivals.  The language and math blocks are simple and beautiful, she uses stories that resonate with tradition, giving you a guided curriculum if needed, while still fostering complete freedom for you to incorporate your own artistry.  Her focus on the home teacher's self care is a breath of fresh air.  Melisa's newest book, yet again fills a void in available material for Waldorf homeschooling! 
Amissa, Homeschooling mama of two, El Paso, Texas

This book is a must-have for any homeschooling parent!  This book continues on where others leave off - detailing the background work that we as parents do to prepare, not just the content of the lessons.  It walks you through grade one from the planning stages through the weekly lessons, and is so comprehensive that you will need little else.  Even the seasoned Waldorf-homeschooler will find a wealth of useful information and inspiration.   

Melissa Grable, Homeschooling mother of two, Atlanta, Georgia