The Roses
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Daily Rhythm
Head
After greeting the students, the class teacher presents the core curriculum in a main lesson integrated with art, music, and movement. For example, during a block on house-building, students may learn traditional work songs, work with linear measure, and create models of houses. Subjects covered include:
Reading
- Literature studies
- Independent and group reading
- Fiction and
Non-Fiction
Writing
- Journalism class
- Cursive instruction
- Typing practice
- Grammar and punctuation
- Peer editing
- Writing integrated across subjects
Math
- Jump Math
- Fractions and decimals
- Weights and measures
- Multiplication
- Long division
Science
- Hands-on experiments
- Indoor and outdoor science and nature investigations
- Life cycles of animals and plants
- Gardening
- Nutrition
Social Studies
- Global mythology
- Emphasis on indigenous mythology
- Geography
- Global cultural traditions
- Architecture, agriculture
Heart and Hands
The main lesson is followed by specialty subjects, including:
Music
- Pentatonic or diatonic recorder
- Vocal music
- Guitar
Movement
- Physically engaging, teacher-led, collaborative, non-competitive games
- Circus class: tumbling, improvisation and theater, globe walking, plate spinning, juggling, and more.
- Two student-led outdoor recesses every day.
Art
- Watercolor painting
- Drawing integrated across subjects
- Form drawing
- Beeswax figure modeling
- Handwork: crochet, knitting, hand sewing, weaving, cross stitch, embroidery
Festival
- Seasonal festivals
- Students prepare festival-specific crafts, songs, and plays
- Family participation builds community and supports the life of the school