Waldorf Class Management in the Grades

A Live Online Symposium

Presented by Patti Connolly, Waldorf teacher & mentor

“Strike a chord with which the souls of our children happily vibrate.” 
- Rudolf Steiner 

This course is designed for grades 1-8 Waldorf teachers. Participants will review the anthroposophical theory of child development and explore effective and creative class management practices to meet the children as they move through the three mini-cycles of middle childhood (6-14 years). We will explore five magic gems of teacher self-development. When woven together, these understandings help teachers transform their class environment from one of challenge or uncertainty into one of loving firmness.

Learning Objectives

• Brainstorming how to work with the children’s tendencies at each age.
• Understanding and learning how to become the Wise Elder
• Creating and following supportive classroom rhythms.
• Building a cohesive class community by engaging in such activities as developing class agreements, mediating restorative meetings between students, and more.
• Holding the mindset of misbehavior as an opportunity to learn and learning how to lovingly and effectively support students with challenging behavior.

Important Details

• The symposium runs for two days with one 90-minute session, a half hour “bio break” and one 2-hour session each day.
• The sessions include Patti’s presentations, group discussion, opportunities to ask questions, possible small group work, and reflective practices.
• You also receive downloadable handouts related to the coursework that support your classroom leadership planning and implementation.
• Continuing support during the school year if available for a fee of $60/hour. Support could be semester check-ins via zoom at a faculty meeting or individual coaching for teachers who may need more support after the course.
• Patti Connolly is a Waldorf teacher and consultant since 1991. Please see her bio at https://waldorfinspirations.com/patti-connolly.