The Waldorf School of Atlanta

Curriculum

Elementary and Middle Schools

Pre-K and Kindergarten

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Curriculum Guides

"[The WSA graduate is] a young man whose mind is critical but not contentious, whose disposition is humble but not weak, whose character is mature but still youthful."

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Though teachers modify the curriculum to meet the specific needs of their class, the following descriptions represent the typical curriculum for each grade at The Waldorf School of Atlanta.

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One	Five
Two	Six
Three	Seven
Four	Eight

Grade III Curriculum
Noticeable physiological, psychological and cognitive changes take place in the child this year. The nine/ten year threshold represents a very significant step in self-awareness. Children realize they are separate from their surroundings and meet the world as individuals, often resulting in increased questions, self-doubt and wonder. The curriculum is intended to foster inner security and teach respect for the earth, while helping children to develop a new relationship with their surroundings.

Main Lessons
Literature: Images of the Old Testament, its laws and guidance provide a sense of security.

English and Grammar: Spelling, composition, and grammar lessons are developed out of the student’s own writing. Parts of speech, punctuation, and dictation are often introduced during this year. In addition, students learn cursive writing and begin to write independently. Speech work and recitation continue. Individual lines are spoken for the first time in the class play.

Geography: Practical studies include building, gardening, and farming. Dwellings from around the world are studied.

Science: An understanding of practical life is fostered through studies of farming, cooking, clothing, and other activities of human life.

Mathematics: Work with whole numbers, number patterns, column addition, and place value continue to be explored through situation problems and mental arithmetic. Children study linear, dry and liquid measurement as well as the properties of weight, money, and time. Carrying/borrowing and advanced application of basic operations continue. Multiplication tables are mastered.

Drawing, Painting, and Modeling: Students are exposed to more complicated running and mirrored forms as they continue to strengthen their spatial awareness. Colored pencils are introduced to provide opportunities for increased drawing detail. Themes for beeswax scenes emerge from the story content from Main Lesson.