Third Grade Waldorf-Inspired Full Curriculum: Language Arts, Math, Science & Art

Embark on a unique third-grade journey! Our program seamlessly blends the enriching principles of Waldorf education with Common Core standards. 

Through stories, hands-on learning, and artistic expression, your child will build academic skills, ignite their imagination, and become a confident, engaged learner.

✨ IMMERSIVE LEARNING THROUGH BLOCKS ✨

Our program utilizes a unique approach called block-based learning. Rather than juggling multiple subjects briefly each day, students delve deeply into a single, thematic topic for 2 - 4 weeks at a time.

This immersive approach fosters a deep understanding of each subject, allows for rich connections across disciplines, and ignites a sense of mastery in young learners.


✨ WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT ✨

‣ LANGUAGE ARTS: Language arts learning is woven into every block, enriching your child's communication and literacy skills across all subjects. Your child will become a stronger reader, writer, and communicator. They'll explore diverse stories, develop grammar skills, and express themselves creatively through writing. 

‣ MATH: Build a solid foundation in essential math concepts, including problem-solving, measurement, and applying math to real-world situations.

‣ SCIENCE & NATURE: Discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on experiments, nature studies, and explorations of scientific principles.

‣ CREATIVE ARTS: Students will engage in artistic expression, storytelling, and projects that nurture creative thinking and a love of the arts.

Block 1, Week 1
Day 1: Understanding the Cherokee Creation Myth
Lesson Title: Understanding the Cherokee Creation Myth
Students will understand the Cherokee creation myth "How the World Was Made."
Students will identify the main characters and sequence of events in the myth.
Students will define and identify nouns and verbs from the story.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 2: Developing Vocabulary and Grammar Skills
Lesson Title: Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar
Students will expand their vocabulary with words related to the story (conjurers, anxious, alight).
Students will identify and use adjectives and adverbs from the story.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 3: Writing and Descriptive Language Skills
Lesson Title: Writing Descriptive Sentences
Students will enhance their descriptive writing skills by using new vocabulary words (scorched, fasting, arch).
Students will analyze and use imagery in their writing.
Students will identify and use adjectives and adverbs correctly.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 4: Sharing and Painting Activity
Lesson Title: Sharing Stories and Wet-on-Wet Painting
Students will share their complete stories with the class.
Students will discuss the key themes and elements of the stories.
Students will create a wet-on-wet painting inspired by the Cherokee creation myth.

Block 1, Week 2
Day 1: Introduction to the Creation and Fall of Man
Lesson Title: Understanding the Creation and Fall of Man
Students will understand the creation myth "The Creation and Fall of Man."
Students will identify the significant events on each of the seven days of creation.
Students will define and identify nouns and verbs from the story.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 2: Developing Vocabulary and Grammar Skills
Lesson Title: Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar
Students will expand their vocabulary with words related to the story (firmament, expanse, celestial).
Students will identify and create examples of the four kinds of sentences.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 3: Writing and Descriptive Language Skills
Lesson Title: Writing Descriptive Sentences
Students will enhance their descriptive writing skills by using new vocabulary words (dominion, multiply, sanctified).
Students will analyze and use imagery in their writing.
Students will identify and use adjectives and adverbs correctly.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 4: Sharing and Painting Activity
Lesson Title: Sharing Stories and Wet-on-Wet Painting
Students will share their complete stories with the class.
Students will discuss the key themes and elements of the stories.
Students will create a wet-on-wet painting inspired by the creation myth.

Block 1, Week 3
Day 1: Introduction to the Hindu Creation Myth
Lesson Title: Understanding the Hindu Creation Myth
Students will understand the Hindu creation myth "The Story of Brahma."
Students will identify the main characters and sequence of events in the myth.
Students will define and identify common and proper nouns, adjectives from the story.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 2: Developing Vocabulary and Grammar Skills
Lesson Title: Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar
Students will expand their vocabulary with words related to the story (tremble, navel, magnificent).
Students will review the four basic parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb).
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 3: Writing and Descriptive Language Skills
Lesson Title: Writing Descriptive Sentences
Students will enhance their descriptive writing skills by using new vocabulary words (command, vanished, floating).
Students will create examples of different sentence types (statement, question, exclamation, command).
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 4: Sharing and Painting Activity
Lesson Title: Sharing Stories and Wet-on-Wet Painting
Students will share their complete stories with the class.
Students will discuss the key themes and elements of the stories.
Students will create a wet-on-wet painting inspired by the Hindu creation myth.

Block 1, Week 4
Day 1: Introduction to the Egyptian Creation Myth
Lesson Title: Understanding the Egyptian Creation Myth
Students will understand the Egyptian creation myth "The Story of Ra and the Sun."
Students will identify the main characters and sequence of events in the myth.
Students will define and identify abstract nouns from the story.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 2: Developing Vocabulary and Grammar Skills
Lesson Title: Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar
Students will expand their vocabulary with words related to the story (transform, journey, accompanied).
Students will identify and create examples of independent clauses.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 3: Writing and Descriptive Language Skills
Lesson Title: Writing Descriptive Sentences
Students will enhance their descriptive writing skills by using new vocabulary words (perilous, realm, defended).
Students will create examples of simple and compound sentences.
Students will demonstrate their learning in their main lesson books.

Day 4: Sharing and Painting Activity
Lesson Title: Sharing Stories and Wet-on-Wet Painting
Students will share their complete stories with the class.
Students will discuss the key themes and elements of the stories.
Students will create a wet-on-wet painting inspired by the Egyptian creation myth.

Refer to the syllabus below for a detailed lesson breakdown for each block. 


★ Late enrollment is possible. Our block-based approach allows new students to dive deeply into a specific topic. Please send us a message by using the ‘Ask a Question’ button to discuss the current block and how to get started!

★ NB: Our curriculum explores history, mythology, and cultures from around the world. We carefully select a range of resources to provide balanced perspectives and promote critical thinking about different viewpoints.