Goodall

10:00am – 2:00pm Wednesdays
Ages 7 - 9

Scroll down to view more detailed class descriptions for our 7-8 age group.

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

Main Lesson Teacher: Taylor Bell

Main Lesson

Our main lesson time is a time to dive deep into a subject for a period of time. Important skills will be incorporated, such as reading, phonics, writing, grammar, science, vocabulary, the arts, math, social skills, spelling, and more. Example topics include: Friendship and Fairy Tales, Bones, Bodies, and Boos, Cultures of the World, Elements, Seasons, and Colors, Life on Earth and Space, and Habitat Research. This class will include engaging projects and activities to reinforce each topic. Additional main lesson activities are outlined below.

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.

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.

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!

Art

In this class we will investigate and experiment with different mediums through process art. Process art focuses on the creative process rather than the end result. Students will familiarize themselves with different techniques and how the materials respond. By doing so, they are able to gain confidence in their creative expression.