Socrates

10:00am – 3:00pm Wednesdays
Class Five & Six, Age 10 - 11

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Students are invited to join us for a Waldorf-inspired schedule that includes: PE, Main Lesson, Lunch, and Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.

Main Lesson Teacher: Kristy Hall

PE

In this class students will participate in various physical activities that promote learning through movement and play, encourages teamwork, and helps develop motor skills.

Main Lesson

During the upper elementary years, students expand their academic abilities while developing stronger critical thinking skills. Students explore history, geography, literature, and science through projects, research, and discussion while strengthening writing and communication skills. In mathematics, students continue building problem-solving abilities while exploring more advanced concepts such as fractions, decimals, and ratios.

Upper Elementary Blocks

• Ancient Civilizations – cultures such as Greece, Rome, and early world societies

• World Geography – studying regions and cultures of the world

• Earth Science & Natural Systems – ecosystems, geology, and environmental studies

• Writing & Research – essays, reports, and presentations

• Mathematical Reasoning – developing stronger analytical thinking

These years help students develop independence and deeper academic confidence.

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.

CREATIVE THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING

This class is designed to help students develop stronger creative thinking and problem-solving skills through engaging, hands-on activities. Students will explore puzzles, strategy games, word problems, board games, philosophy discussions, and elements of psychology to better understand how to think, reason, and make decisions. Through collaborative challenges and group activities, students will practice looking at problems from multiple perspectives, experimenting with new ideas, and working together. The class encourages curiosity, imagination, and thoughtful discussion while helping students build confidence in their ability to think independently and creatively. With logic, play, reflection, and teamwork, students will learn how to approach complex problems with creativity, flexibility, and critical thinking.