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Curriculum Grades 1, 2 and 3
 Grade 1
Main Lesson: Introduction to the alphabet, simple spelling, introduction to reading, elements of addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division, fairy tales and nature stories (retold and dramatized by the class), form drawing,
painting.
Subjects: Spanish, eurythmy (movement), German, handwork (knitting), music.
Grade 2
Main Lesson: Spelling, reading, introduction to elements of grammar, arithmetic (multiplication tables),
fables and legends (retold and dramatized, leading to composition in the child's own words), form drawing, painting.
Subjects: Spanish, eurythmy (movement), German, handwork (knitting, crocheting), music, physical education (games).
 Grade 3
Main Lesson: Spelling, reading, elements of grammar, introduction to cursive writing, arithmetic, measurement,
study of housing and farming, Old Testament stories (leading into history), form drawing, painting.
Subjects: Spanish, eurythmy, German, physical education, music, library, handwork (simple sewing, crocheting, embroidery).
 First graders develop lettering and handwriting from picture forms. The vivid imaginative world of
fairy tales provides images for this important stage of development. Writing thus evolves out of children's drawings, and reading follows naturally as the
next stage of the mastery of language.
For admissions information about current or upcoming school years, please call the
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School Admissions Office at
(413) 528-4015, ext. 106 or fill out the Admissions Inquiry Form
in the Admissions section of this website. Ask for a current calender, fee schedule, and application.
You may also request a visit to meet with the teachers and tour the classrooms.
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