{"id":2241,"date":"2024-11-15T10:35:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T09:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/?page_id=2241"},"modified":"2025-09-23T11:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:39:20","slug":"primary-grades","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/en\/primary-grades\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary grades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f6cc5ae6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(249,249,249) 10%,rgb(241,137,36) 50%,rgb(249,249,249) 50%);margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-color-13-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02e689f98e871b53133c78135582f661\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-4-color\">maturity<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-4-color\"><\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);line-height:1.2\">At the heart of the Waldorf approach is the recognition of the physical and emotional changes that occur as a child matures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" src=\"http:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unterstufe.jpg\" alt=\"A child distributes breakfast sandwiches in the classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-1518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unterstufe.jpg 700w, https:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unterstufe-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignwide accordion1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2241_9dabca-fc kt-accordion-has-15-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-left\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2241_577e6a-fc\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">General information<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>At the heart of the Waldorf approach is the recognition of the physical and emotional changes that occur as a child matures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the primary grades our teachers take care to introduce skills, subjects, and concepts at a time that is appropriate to the child\u2019s physiological, emotional, and spiritual development.<br>We use a multisensory approach, integrating the arts into each subject to engage the whole child in the learning process rather than simply imparting intellectual information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do not teach students \u201ca set of facts\u201d they will need for secondary. We help each child to develop a set of skills learned in relationship to that child\u2019s individual experience. Anything learned purely through memorization is not enough. Real learning and understanding occur when you have internalized the experience and made it your own. We strive to support our primary school pupils in the unfolding of their emotional lives by nurturing their growing sensitivities and feelings through every step of our curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following guidelines are for information only; each year&#8217;s curriculum will be adjusted according to the needs of the class and students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2241_aab0e9-f3\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">The role of the teacher<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The teacher retains the same class for the first 6 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this long and intense co-operation teachers acquire a profound knowledge of each child\u2019s personality, which is essential for their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the classroom, each teacher will choose the form of teaching subjects that seems most appropriate for the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teacher will adapt the curriculum according to the needs of the class and individual pupils. The level of learning might vary to suit all children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2241_3fec93-6c\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Timetables<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The curriculum is divided into 3 equal parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>language &amp; social sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mathematics &amp; natural sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts-crafts &amp; movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, one or several topics are taught by teachers of different subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, pupils have 5 units of 105 minutes in their main course, 7-9 units of languages (FR &amp; EN), 4-5 units of crafts and art, 3-4 units of movement \/sport, 2 units of music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the years the units change and vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waldorfschoul.roomtrix.de\/en\/school-hours\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1958\">For the school hours click here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2241_a3378c-06\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Manuals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Waldorf curriculum aims to provide each age group with content that is adapted to them, to choose carefully from the many topics available and to conduct lessons in a lively and concrete manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our school current state schoolbooks are not deemed adequate. For this reason pupils make their own books by writing down the conclusions of what they have learnt: In language classes, literary works can be used and pupils receive exercise sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there are no schoolbooks, parents are encouraged to stay informed through parent evenings in order to follow their children\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2241_9fdb39-56\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Lighting the mind and soul with storytelling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are ready to begin to work with memory and thinking in a more concentrated way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They carry within them much of the imaginative consciousness of early childhood, but are becoming more aware of the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first and the second year of Primary our school uses the principle of \u201cBewegtes Klassenzimmer\u201d which means that classes are literally held in movement, not subjects but languages for example are learned in movement which nurtures the learning through the \u2018senses\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the 12 senses by Rudolf Steiner please follow this link:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.movementforchildhood.com\/uploads\/2\/1\/6\/7\/21671438\/12sensesmfc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.movementforchildhood.com\/uploads\/2\/1\/6\/7\/21671438\/12sensesmfc.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing the sense of community and building the community are equally important in primary grades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main course is held in German which is the vehicular language and consists of form drawing, introduction to alphabet, literacy through poetry and stories, writing, pictorial and phonetic introduction to letters, reading approach through writing, speech formation Mathematics is also part of this main class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics: Basic arithmetic operations up to 20, counting up to 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural &amp; Social sciences: Nature stories, fairy tales and ancient legends<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French, English: Round dance, singing, proverbs, games and dialogue, learning in movement through listening and orally building passive elementary vocabulary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art and Crafts: Knitting, free-hand drawing, watercolour painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music: Pentatonic flute and singing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports-movement: Games, rhythmic movement, outdoor activities going for walks \/ hikes to the nearby woods, jumping with rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurythmy: Round dance, movements based on simple shapes in space, \u2018body geography\u2019 (top, bottom, shoulders, head, hands, knees, toes, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2241_631ce6-df\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Heroic tales and ethical fables<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children begin to become more aware of different strengths and abilities in themselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main course is held in German as vehicular language, writing, reading, poetry, rhyming, speech formation, continues with form drawing. All of these are as in year 1 but extended and developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics: continuation of basic arithmetic operations up to 100, multiplication tables<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural &amp; Social sciences: Nature walks, field trips, fables, legends, saints and ani-mal stories<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English, French: Songs Proverbs, dance, games and dialogues. Lessons in movement, expanding vocabulary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art and Crafts: Knitting and purling, crochet, sewing, free-hand drawing, water-colour painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music: Pentatonic flute and singing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports-movement: Cooperative games, rhythmic movement, outdoor activities going for walks \/ hikes to the nearby woods, jumping with rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurythmy: Simple shapes in space, body Geography are further developed and more challenging<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane2241_22467f-a1\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A new outlook towards the world<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children start to challenge the limits of authority and attempt to take more responsibility for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They begin to experience themselves as individuals and wrestle with the question: \u201cWho am I?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this year there are two projects that run through the entire year: theme one \u2018from grain to bread\u2019 and \u2018building a house\u2019 they physically build by creating a stone wall, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition the third theme is \u2018craft and craftsmen\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main course is held in German as the vehicular language, literacy, basic elements of grammar (spelling, grammar, punctuation), speech formation (noun, verb, adjective, adverb), independent reading, story writing, continues with form drawing. All of these are as in year 2 but extended and developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics: Continuation of basic arithmetic operations up to 100, first problems formulated in text, meassuring, weighing, time (the clock)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural &amp; social sciences: Nature study, gardening, farming, baking bread, building, relationship between ancient and modern buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History: Old testament, grains: nourishment and world cultures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French: Writing, reading, however, strong emphasis is placed on oral expression and learning through plays, songs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English: First grammatical exercises, simple conjugations, but the classes remain oral supported by plays , games, songs , rounds etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art and Crafts: Knitting and purling, crochet, sewing, free hand drawing, watercolour painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music: Beginning diatonic flute, singing in rounds etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports-movement: Cooperative games, rhythmic movement, outdoor activities going for walks \/ hikes to the nearby woods, jumping with rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurythmy: Complex choreography, coordination, geometric shapes in space<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane2241_fcec57-77\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Revealing strength, courage and adventure<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children begin to form their personality in response to their experience in the world, consciously choosing the qualities that will become a part of their characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main course is held in German as the vehicular language and, as in year 1 to 3, includes language science and mathematics and, in addition, new subjects are introduced: biology (zoology), geography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language science: Writing, reading for comprehension, spelling, grammar and speech formation, paragraph development, dramatization, composition and letter writing, book reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics: Fractions, multi-digit multiplication and division, problems formulated in text<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sciences: Study of humans and animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social sciences: Mythology with emphasis on Germanic folk stories, Saga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography: Local geography, map making, the four directions, geographic placement through movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English: Writing, reading: \u2018My first English reader\u2019, vocabulary, elementary gram-mar exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French: Writing, reading, vocabulary, elementary grammar exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art and Crafts: Water colour painting, form drawing, advanced drawing techniques, Celtic knot illustration, cross stitch, embroidery, felting, knitting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music: String orchestral instrument, C flute, singing (canons and rounds), choir, musical notation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports-movement: Cooperative games, rhythmic movement, outdoor activities going for walks \/ hikes to the nearby woods, skipping rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurythmy: Partner exercises, stick exercises, coordination, throwing and catching<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2241_bde358-83\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The \u201cGolden\u201d year<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are enthusiastic about learning, eager for new challenges and capable of manual work and creativity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main course is held in German as the vehicular language and, as in year 1 to 4 ,includes language science and mathematics and, in addition, new subjects are introduced: biology (botany).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Language sciences: Independent writing, reading, vocabulary and grammar, spelling, speech formation\/dramatics, composition\/creative writing, novel study, plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics: Free hand geometry, continuation of fractions, introduction to calulations with decimals (decimal fractions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sciences: Botany, zoology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>History: \u2018From mythology and folklore to history\u2019, ancient civilisations, Greek mythology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography: Regional geography and orientation (Luxembourg and its neigh-bouring states)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English: Developing memory, language, translative thinking, vocabulary skills, grammar extended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French: Developing memory, language, translative thinking, vocabulary skills, grammar extended<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art and Crafts: Water colour painting, form and freehand geometric drawing, sculptural modelling, woodwork, 5-needle knitting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music: String orchestral instrument, C flute, singing, choir , musical notation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports-movement: Cooperative games, endurance, fighting, hand-ball, gymnastics, baseball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eurythmy: Further developed building on year 1 to 4, creating a link to themes dealt with in history e.g. ancient civilisation (Egypt).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2241_7b309e-c5\"><h2 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Year 6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Emphasising the concrete world<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Children develop their ability to form abstract concepts. 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