Curriculum
The following is an outline of topics as they are studied through the Grades. Each teacher assesses the needs of the class, and may choose to present some material earlier, or later, as appropriate for each individual class.
(Click on the image of each Main Lesson Book to see a larger version.)
Grade One
Main Lesson Subjects
Introduction to the alphabet and writing
Basic facts to 10, introduction to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fairy tales, Folk tales and nature stories - retold and dramatized
Special subjects
French, German, music (singing and recorder playing), eurythmy, watercolour painting, drawing, modelling, knitting, rhythm exercises, form drawing, nature walks, games
Grade Two
Main Lesson Subjects
Writing, pre-reading skills
Arithmetic (multiplication tables), work with four processes, including carrying and borrowing
Fables, legends and stories of Saints (retold and dramatized, composed in the child's own words)
A class play drawn from the curriculum may be staged
Special subjects
French, German, music (singing and recorder playing), eurythmy, watercolour painting, drawing, modelling, knitting, crocheting, games, form drawing, crafts, nature walks
Grade Three
Main Lesson Subjects
Literacy, elements of grammar, introduction of cursive writing
Arithmetic (long division & multiplication, add and subtract columns)
Measurement, time, calendar
Farming, gardening and house building
Old Testament stories, optional class play
Special subjects
Reading, French, German, music (notation of rhythm & notes, singing and recorder, rounds)eurythmy, painting, knitting and crocheting (additional skills), games/physical education, form and geometric drawing, gardening
Grade Four
Main Lesson Subjects
Arithmetic (fractions)
Reading, grammar, spelling, composition, dramatization
Local geography and history
Norse mythology and sagas, optional class play
Study of humans and animals
Special subjects
French and German grammar and reading, music (songs in parts, tenor and alto recorders) eurythmy, painting, embroidery, hand sewing and cross-stitch, physical education, form drawing, gardening
Grade Five
Main Lesson Subjects
English composition, grammar, spelling, reading and plays
Canadian geography
India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece
A class play drawn from the curriculum may be staged
Decimals, fractions and freehand geometry
Botany
Special subjects
French, German, music (four part recorder, orchestra), eurythmy, knitting with four needles, woodwork (carving), clay modelling, painting, physical education (traditional Greek Pentathalon events, team sports skills, fitness)
Grade Six
Main Lesson Subjects
English composition, grammar, spelling, literature, drama
Geography of the Americas or Europe and Africa (other topic in Grade 7)
Troy, Rome, Crusades, Medieval Society
Arthurian legends (1400-1700) (Grade 6 or 7)
A class play drawn from the curriculum may be staged
Business math, geometry, percent
Physics (sound, light and colour, heat, magnetism, static electricity), minerals and geology, possibly geocentric astronomy
Special subjects
French, German, music (recorder, singing), orchestra, eurythmy, knitting on four needles, painting, woodwork (carving), physical education (team sports), gardening
Grade Seven
Main Lesson Subjects
English composition, grammar, spelling, research papers, literature, drama (optional class play)
Geography of Europe and Africa, or the Americas (other topic in Grade 6)
The Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Discovery, Age of Exploration
Arthurian legends (1400-1700) (Grade 6 or 7)
Algebra, geometry, power, root
Physics, inorganic chemistry, astronomy, physiology, nutrition
Perspective drawing
Special subjects
French, German, choir, orchestra, eurythmy, knitting (advanced),woodwork (carving, objects with moveable parts), physical education (circus arts, team sports), gardening, visual arts
Grade Eight
Main Lesson Subjects
English composition, grammar, literature
Special Grade 8 Play production
Geography: any parts of the world not covered in previous years
Canadian and American history, Industrial Revolution to modern history
Algebra, geometry
Meteorology, climatology, physics, organic chemistry, physiology
Special subjects
French, German, choir, orchestra, eurythmy, handwork (machine sewn garments), woodwork (stool), physical education, gardening, visual arts
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