Galileo

10:00am – 3:00pm Mondays
Class Three & Four, Age 8 - 9 on or before Sept 1

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Students are invited to join us on Mondays from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: Main Lesson, Lunch, Yoga/Mindfulness, and Handwork.

Main Lesson Teacher: Lauren Schneider

Main Lesson

The main lesson is the academic cornerstone of each day and is planned around a block system so that students may dive deep into a subject. This unique period gives students time for in-depth exploration of mathematics, sciences, language arts, and social studies, while utilizing main lesson books in which students record their academic and artistic reflections of learning. The teacher may use any or all of the lively arts (storytelling, drawing, painting, modeling, drama, etc.) to investigate the material and engage the students. Subjects that may be infused into your student’s main lesson time include:

• Math (Measurement, Carrying & Borrowing, Vertical Multiplication, Intro to Fractions, Addition & Subtraction of Fractions, Long Div and Mult & Div of Fractions)

• Language Arts (Norse Myths)

• Geography (Local & Regional/Map Making)

• Science (Zoology - Man and Animal)

• History (State/Region)

• Practical Skills (Farming, Clothing & Shelter)

Additional activities may include:

• Artistic Projects- There will be a focus on artistic activities that encourage the child’s natural sense of beauty and color.

• Outdoor and Play Times- These activities will be incorporated into the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus.

Yoga/Mindfulness

This class begins with an alignment-based yoga practice to build strength, mobility, and body awareness. We then take those physical skills to our mental and emotional lives. We learn skills to help us regulate emotions, navigate fear, increase self-compassion and self-confidence, and strengthen our relationships.

Handwork

Students will work with an experienced handwork teacher to cultivate patience, focus and perseverance all while strengthening their fine motor skills and self-confidence. Examples of handwork include hand sewing, weaving and finger knitting.