Specialty Subjects
— Spanish
— Japanese
— Drama
— Handwork
— Woodwork
— Music
— Eurythmy
— Games
The effort to complement students' natural abilities begins at an early age and continues throughout their time at a Waldorf school. It is encouraged by the curriculum and supported by the fundamental understanding that a child's strength should not become their weakness because of one-sided development.
—Jack Petrach
Understanding Waldorf Education
Grade 6
Developmental Profile of a Grade 6 Child*
In the sixth grade, the harmony and balance often experienced in the previous year fades, and pre-adolescent struggles begin to appear. Physically, the child's limbs are suddenly growing. Emotionally, the child is at times feeling critical, uncomfortable and longs to be part of a group. The 12-year-old witnesses what may be described as the death of childhood and the birth pangs of the individual.
At this age, the teacher aims to work with the children's growing orientation towards the outer world. As new capacities for thinking emerge, 
the children can be led to understand causal relationships at work in the world. The students can be challenged and are capable of high standards in their school work.
Educational Experience
Sixth grade is the gateway to preadolescence and idealism. The curriculum serves to ground the students, to inspire them to venture out toward the unknown and to offer an introduction to their quest in life. This year is both an ending and a beginning.
Grade 6 Core Subjects
- English
- Reports and independent projects
- Mathematics: business math, pre-algebra, geometry
- Roman and medieval history
- Geography
- Physics (sound, light)
- Mineralogy
- Astronomy
- Geometric drawing
- Calligraphy
- Art
Specialty Subjects
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* Reference: The Educational Tasks and Content of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum,
Edited by Martyn Rawson and Tobias Ritcher
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