Curriculum Chart « Cedar Valley Waldorf School

Grade 1 to 8

	Grade One	Grade Two	Grade Three	Grade Four
Mathematics	Geometric form Count to 100 Rhythmic patterns Qualities of numbers Beginning 4 processes (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division) Mental arithmetic Number sequences and relationships Roman numerals Odds and evens	Form drawings Number sequences & relationships Continue with 4 processes Borrowing & carrying The 4 processes Multiplication tables through movement & recitation	Form drawings Multiplication tables Large numbers with the 4 processes Long division Time Money Weights Measures Use of ruler Scale models for house building	Weights & measures Long division Fractions Number sequences & relationships Factoring Prime numbers Continued drill work
Language Arts	Letter forms and sounds Letter blends Oral recitation Writing words & simple sentences Beginning reading known text Word families Poetry	More letter blends & word families Writing Reading unfamiliar texts Punctuation Grammar Poetry Speech	Cursive writing Fluency in reading Writing Composition Spelling Grammar Poetry Drama Speech	Reading Writing Spelling Letter writing: business/friendly Poetry Speech Drama Creative writing
Natural Sciences	The kingdoms of nature through storytelling	The kingdoms of nature through storytelling Animal stories through fables	Human activity in nature: farming, gardening, house building, grains, clothing around the world Cooking	The kingdoms of nature through storytelling
Social Science & Literature	Fairy tales from around the world	Fairy tales from around the world Saint legends	Old Testament stories Comparative cultures in studies of houses, food & clothing around the world Cooking	Norse mythology Local natural resources, first nations, early settlers
Geography	Wonder through observations of nature	Environment through nature	Practical studies	Local geography Mapmaking
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.

	Grade Five	Grade Six	Grade Seven	Grade Eight
Mathematics	Fractions Decimals Geometric forms Averages Metric system Continued drill work	Ratio Proportion Profit/loss Discount Interest Percentage Graphs Estimation Geometry Continued drill work	Algebra Geometry Graphs Continued drill work	Algebra Geometry Fractions Practical applications Continued drill work
Language Arts	Composition Spelling Reading Grammar Poetry Speech Drama Creative writing	Composition Spelling Reading Grammar Poetry Speech Drama	Composition Spelling Reading Grammar Poetry Speech Drama	Composition Spelling Reading Grammar Poetry Speech Drama
Natural Sciences	Botany	Geology Physics: heat, light, acoustics, magnetism, electricity Gardening	Human physiology and nutrition Physics (continued) plus mechanics, astronomy Chemistry: inorganic Astronomy	Physics (continued) plus hydraulics, aerodynamics Meteorology Human anatomy Chemistry: organic
Social Science & Literature	Ancient mythologies & histories: India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece North American history and settlement	Roman history Medieval history	Renaissance Age of Exploration	Modern history 18th-20th centuries: revolutions in politics and industry
Geography	Mediterranean area North America Mapmaking	Lands & oceans Physical geography of the world Economic interdependence Cultural geography (religions, traditions, life styles etc.)
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.