Waldorf Without Walls

Mathematics for Waldorf Homeschoolers, Grades 1–3

A short summary of the philosophy behind Waldorf math.  Includes movement games, manipulative activities, and beanbag games to teach and reinforce basic math skills in the four processes. 17 pages.

Table of Contents

  • Waldorf Math philosophy
  • Grade 1
    • Counting with movement
    • Quality of numbers (main lesson book illustrations)
    • Writing numbers
    • Roman numerals
    • Arithmetic verses
    • Rhythm and movement games
    • Beanbag games (includes pattern for frg beanbag)
    • The four processes taught as gnomes (pattern included)
      • Times
      • Plus
      • Minus
      • Divide
    • Headwork
    • Magic squares
    • Tangrams
  • Grade 2
    • Summary
    • Instructions for making a multiplication table
    • Home life experiences with math
    • Place value
    • Number patterns
    • Time
  • Grade 3
    • Summary
    • More number patterns (squares and cubes)
    • Weights and measures
    • Money
    • Introduction to factoring
  • Bibliography