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Grade One |
Grade Two |
Grade Three |
Grade Four |
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| Mathematics |
Geometric form |
Form drawings |
Form drawings |
Weights & measures |
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Count to 100 |
Number sequences & relationships |
Multiplication tables |
Long division |
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Rhythmic patterns |
Continue with 4 processes |
Large numbers with the 4 processes |
Fractions |
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Qualities of numbers |
Borrowing & carrying |
· Beginning long division |
Number sequences & relationships |
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"Beginning 4 processes (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division)" |
System of place value |
Time |
Factoring |
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Mental arithmetic |
Multiplication tables through movement & recitation |
Money |
Prime numbers |
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Number sequences and relationships |
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Weights |
Continued drill work |
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Roman numerals |
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Measures |
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Odds and evens |
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Use of ruler |
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Scale models for house building |
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| Language Arts |
Letter forms and sounds |
more letter blends & word families |
cursive writing; |
reading; writing; spelling |
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Letter blends |
writing |
reading |
grammar; letters: business/friendly |
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Oral recitation |
reading |
writing |
poetry |
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Writing words & simple sentences |
punctuation |
composition |
speech |
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· Beginning reading with one’s own writing as text |
grammar |
spelling |
drama |
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Word families |
poetry, speech |
grammar |
creative writing |
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poetry |
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poetry |
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drama |
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speech |
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| Natural Sciences |
the kingdoms of nature through storytelling |
the kingdoms of nature through storytelling |
"human activity in nature: farming, gardening, house building, grains, clothing around the world" |
the kingdoms of nature through storytelling |
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animal stories through fables |
cooking |
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| Social Science & Literature |
fairytales from around the world |
fairytales from around the world |
Old Testament stories |
Norse mythology |
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saint legends |
"Comparative cultures in studies of houses, food & clothing around the world" |
"Local natural resources, native peoples, early settlers" |
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Cooking |
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| Geography |
wonder through observations of nature |
environment through nature |
Practical studies |
Geography of own surroundings |
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mapmaking |
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| The Arts |
"Drama, drawing, painting, modeling, poetry, song, eurhythmy, and musical instruments are woven throughout the main lesson subjects in all of the grades. As the students reach the higher grades, more advanced artistic skills are introduced in separate lessons of woodwork, perspective, drawing, stringed instruments, band instruments, choir, orchestra. In addition to the main lesson subjects, our school offers special subject lessons in foreign languages, physical education and handwork/crafts for all eight years of Waldorf education."
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Grade Five |
Grade Six |
Grade Seven |
Grade Eight |
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| Mathematics |
fractions |
ratio |
algebra |
algebra |
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Decimals |
Proportion |
Geometry |
Geometry |
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Geometric forms |
Profit/loss |
Graphs |
Practical applications |
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Averages |
Discount |
Continued drill work |
Continued drill work |
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Metric system |
Interest |
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Continued drill work |
Percentage |
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graphs |
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Estimation |
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Geometry |
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Continued drill work |
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| Language Arts |
Composition |
Composition |
Composition |
Composition |
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Spelling |
Spelling |
Spelling |
Spelling |
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Reading |
Reading |
Reading |
Reading |
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Grammar |
Grammar |
Grammar |
Grammar |
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Poetry |
Poetry |
Poetry |
Poetry |
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Speech |
Speech |
Speech |
Speech |
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Drama |
Drama |
Drama |
Drama |
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creative writing |
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| Natural Sciences |
botany |
geology |
human physiology and nutrition |
"physics (continued) plus hydraulics, aerodynamics" |
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"physics: heat, light, acoustics, magnetism, electricity" |
physics (continued) |
meteorology |
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gardening |
mechanics |
human anatomy |
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astronomy |
chemistry: organic |
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chemistry: inorganic |
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| Social Science & Literature |
"ancient mythologies & histories: India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece" |
Roman history |
Renaissance |
modern history |
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North American culture |
Medieval history |
Age of exploration |
18th-20th centuries: revolutions in politics and industry |
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| Geography |
Mediterranean area |
lands & oceans |
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North America |
physical geography of the world |
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mapmaking |
economic interdependence |
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"cultural geography (religions, traditions, life styles etc.)" |
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| The Arts |
"Drama, drawing, painting, modeling, poetry, song, eurhythmy, and musical instruments are woven throughout the main lesson subjects in all of the grades. As the students reach the higher grades, more advanced artistic skills are introduced in separate lessons of woodwork, perspective, drawing, stringed instruments, band instruments, choir, orchestra. In addition to the main lesson subjects, our school offers special subject lessons in foreign languages, physical education and handwork/crafts for all eight years of Waldorf education."
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