GANDhI

10:00am – 2:00pm Wednesdays
Ages 6 - 8

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Students are invited to join us on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: Main Lesson, Creative Movement, Lunch, Main Lesson (continued) and Gardening.

Main Lesson Teacher: Lee Butler

Main Lesson

Main lessons will be centered around stories, folktales, and legends from around the world. Examples of activities include: nature walks, artwork, time to share, finger plays based on the season, phonics, counting, and balance/coordination games. Additional main lesson activities are outlined below.

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.

Creative Movement

Students will tap into their imagination and spontaneous nature using movement. Creative movement techniques help individuals channel energy into motion and engage their auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile senses. This class encourages body awareness, balance coordination, memory skills, and improved spatial awareness. Students will have fun learning to work individually or in groups while challenging their auditory and physical skills through activities such as rhythmic clapping exercises, echoing patterns, acting out stories through movement, using balls or other props to throw and catch to music, and much more!

Gardening

Gardening will not only provide students with practical, hands-on experiences that immerse students in the world of food, nature, and community, but also will serve as a powerful tool for addressing pressing issues such as climate change, public health, and social inequality. Beyond the educational value, gardening instills invaluable life lessons and offers a joyful experience for kids of all ages.