AGE 7 (Waldorf First Grade)

Children in this age group see the world as good vs. bad. Children are able to explore their feelings and understanding of these ideas through Fairy Tales and Nature Stories.

In addition to the activities listed in the classes overview section, in class, the teacher tells a story. The children are encouraged to listen deeply, and later to integrate their thoughts with imaginative images. They then create artwork (watercolor painting, crayon drawing or beeswax modeling) based upon their understanding of the story.

The teacher encourages and integrates frequent movement opportunities for the children throughout class time.