Here’s a list of the materials needed:
1 – 9 X 12 Portrait Main Lesson Book (onion skin recommended)
1 – Set of Block Crayons 2-3 – Colored pencils of choice (darker colors preferred)
1 – Ruler (optional)
1 – notebook or lined paper 1 – graphite pencil 1 – eraser 1 – pencil sharpener

Note: To purchase materials, see our recommended vendors under “Waldorf Home and School Supplies” on the Curriculum Overview page.

How to operate this block:
1. Choose an optimal space that is dedicated to work. For example, doing work at a desk versus sitting on a bed. Make sure the space is clear and has only the materials necessary for work. Limit outer distractions as much as possible.

2. Read the summary of each lesson for your own preview.

3. Play the video when your child or you are most awake and able to take in the lesson. This may vary from day to day. The advantage of having a video is that you can choose the best time to view it and you can pause and/or restart it if need be.  Each video will include an opening and closing verse, as well as a circle piece (song, dance, or poem). Students will learn the the piece by memory in just a few days into the lesson block.

4. Follow the instructions for bookwork.

5. The following day before viewing the next lesson, read the questions in the review section and answer each one accordingly. Review could come in a variety of ways. Firstly, we suggest having your child recapitulate from memory what s/he has learned to the best of her/his ability. You can view the questions and prompt your child if necessary. Another way to do it is to ask your child the questions directly. In a pinch, the questions can be printed out and your child could answer the questions as if it is a quiz. If your child or you cannot remember an answer, go back and play the previous lesson to answer the questions.

6. Start the cycle all over again!