Noticeable physiological, psychological and cognitive changes take place in the child this year. The nine/ten year change 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.
Language Arts: Cursive Writing, Parts of Speech, Grammar and Punctuation, Reading, Spelling, Oral Recitation, Drama
Literature: Old Testament Stories Mathematics: Four Operations Continued, Carrying and borrowing, Multiplication tables, Time, Money and measurement, Computation, and Problem Solving Science: Farming and Gardening, Cycles of the year
Social Studies: Food, shelter, and clothing of different cultures and the social implications
Form Drawing: Vertical symmetry
Spanish and German: Songs, Dances, and Games, Poetry, and Stories, Color and action Words
Physical Education: Circle games, Line games, Work games, Eurythmy
Handwork: Crocheting and Knitting
Visual Arts: Painting, Drawing, Beeswax Modeling
Music: Tonality in octave through Recorder and Singing
