GANDhI

10:00am – 3:00pm Fridays
Class One, Age 6

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

Main Lesson Teacher: Lee Butler

Main Lesson

During main lesson time, the teacher focuses on a central theme or topic, often incorporating storytelling, imaginative play, movement, art, and practical activities to engage children in a holistic learning experience. Subjects that may be infused into your student’s main lesson time include:

• Form Drawing

• Language Arts / Letters

• Math (Quality of Numbers, “From Counting to Math”, Four Mathematical Processes)

Additional activities may include:

• Circle Time- This is a beautiful time of connection, as we bridge home life and school life.

• 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.

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.

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.