Johnson

10:00am – 3:00pm Thursdays
Class Seven - Nine, Age 12 - 14

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Students are invited to join us for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: Main Lesson, Theater, Lunch, and Handwork.

Main Lesson Teacher: Zach Giese

Main Lesson

Our middle school program supports students as they move toward greater independence and intellectual curiosity. Students explore complex ideas through deeper academic study, research, and discussion. Writing becomes more analytical, and students practice expressing their ideas clearly through essays and presentations. In mathematics, students build strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills as they work through increasingly challenging concepts.

Middle School Blocks

• Literature & Analytical Writing

• World History & Cultural Studies

• Earth & Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• Research Projects & Presentations

Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning while developing the skills and confidence needed for the next stage of their academic journey.

Additional activities may include:

• Artistic Projects- There will be a focus on artistic activities that encourage the child’s natural sense of beauty and color.

• Outdoor and Play Times- These activities will be incorporated into the day so that students have a natural balance of active play time and time to quietly focus.

• Sensory Garden- Spending time in our outdoor sensory garden will allow students to use and nourish all of their senses while connecting to nature.

THEATER

In this theater course, students will be encouraged to embrace their inner performer with optimal performance opportunities, improv games, and theater history. Students will also learn what goes into the behind the scenes process of being in a performance. Students will gain confidence, as well as social and communication skills while working as a group or independently.

HANDWORK

Students will work with an experienced handwork teacher to cultivate patience, focus and perseverance all while strengthening their fine motor skills and self-confidence. Examples of handwork include hand sewing, weaving and finger knitting.