Goodall

10:00am – 3:00pm Wednesdays
Class Two, Age 7

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Students are invited to join us on Wednesdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: Main Lesson, Creative Movement, Main Lesson (continued), Lunch, and Nature Explorations.

Main Lesson Teacher: Taylor Bell

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:

• Language Arts (Legends and Saints, Fables)

• Math (Place Value & Times Tables, Intro to Time & Times Tables, “Bringing it All Together”)

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.

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!

NATURE EXPLORATIONS

Children will have the opportunity to connect to the natural world around them through crafts and discovery, gaining a deeper appreciation of Nature’s beauty and wonderment. Each project is designed to cultivate creativity, enhance fine motor skills, and stimulate the learning process.