Newly Issued by Waldorf Inspirations
 The Roadmap to Literacy
A Guide to Teaching Language Arts in Waldorf Schools Grades 1 - 3
By Janet Langley and Jennifer Militzer-Kopperl
With Contributions from Patti Connolly*

A Glimpse into Roadmap’s curriculum:

  • The 5 key phases students must master to become literate
  • The what, why, when, and how of teaching phonics rules
  • Imaginative and lively ways for teaching and practicing new concepts
  • Comprehensive lesson planning
  • Easy ways to assess your literacy program's efficacy
  • How to address common remedial issues

Roadmap's 600+ pages provide well-organized guidance for teaching all aspects of the Language Arts Curriculum beginning with 1st grade. Looking for ideas for a language rich, non-academic kindergarten curriculum? See our Early Childhood Section in Resources.

Available here for purchase in mid-May 2025 in Softcover $52.95 (600+ pg.) and eBook $40.00.

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*To learn about the genesis of The Roadmap to Literacy and Patti Connolly’s valuable contributions to this work, click here

What Waldorf Teachers are Saying about Roadmap

“The Roadmap to Literacy” profoundly impacted my teaching. I finally had a comprehensive resource that expertly blended the science of reading with Waldorf methods. Now, as an educator for Waldorf teachers, I relish bringing “Roadmap” to new and experienced teachers.”

-Lori Ann Kran, PhD

 “I have used "Roadmap" as a fundamental resource in my work as both a class teacher and mentor. Oh, my goodness, it is fantastic! As a literacy specialist, I appreciate the thorough background information on the phases of literacy and how they relate to Steiner's indications. “Roadmap” offers a beautiful balance of systematic, explicit skill instruction and image-rich literacy experiences that inspire the whole child.”  

-Dr. Rebecca Hipps, Ed.D, Waldorf Class Teacher, Administrator, and Literacy Specialist 

 ” Finally, a complete LA resource! During my ten years of homeschooling, I have used nearly every Waldorf Homeschool curriculum on the market, and most of the Waldorf teacher resources, as well… none of them provide the depth and breadth of language arts instruction for grades 1–3, as does “The Roadmap to Literacy.” It clearly lays out the “skills progression and the “how-to.”"

-Amanda Evans, homeschool parent  

 “A breakthrough… an essential resource for every Waldorf Teacher who wants to ensure that good reading takes place in his or her class!”

– Bonnie River, M.Ed., Co-founder Gradalis Teacher Training Program