Fifth Grade

Developmentally, the children are reaching the pinnacle of childhood. It is as if they are standing on a tall mountain looking out on a large open space that they somehow know they must venture into and explore. They are experiencing the moment of peace and balance and the hopefully joyful memories of a childhood that has been full of sensory experiences that were colorful, rich, and meaningful. If that has not been the case, there will be a sad, nostalgic sense to this moment of ending childhood. Physically, they are usually balanced and move gracefully and elegantly. Their bodies and musculature are still light. This is a pivotal time when the children feel themselves bathed in beauty and excited at what is to come. With this balance within the body they practice discus, javelin, running, long jump, and wrestling and compete in a Pentathlon with local Waldorf schools. Students explore Botany, Ancient Civilizations, U.S. Geography, Geometry, and more!