
G6: Sixth Grade Waldorf Living Lessons (Main Lessons)
Once you click ENROLL, AfterPay, Affirm, and Klarna payment plan options will be shown. Waldorf sixth grade marks a significant transition as students stand at the threshold of adolescence, developing new cognitive capacities and a burgeoning sense of self. This carefully designed Earthschooling curriculum focuses on grounding students in the physical world while nurturing their emerging critical thinking and social awareness.
- Integrated Academics: Core subjects like history, geography, science, and mathare presented through a holistic lens, connecting learning to the student's inner and outer experiences.
- Emphasis on Cause and Effect: Students delve into the scientific method, geology, astronomy, and physics, exploring the laws that govern the natural world and developing observational skills.
- Exploration of World Cultures and History: Students engage with stories of Ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, and the rise of Christianity and Islam, examining societal structures and influential individuals.
- Developing Language Arts Skills: Students refine their writing abilities through research reports, essays, poetry, and dramatic presentations, building foundational skills for middle school success.
- Practical Math and Geometry: The curriculum includes business math, pre-algebra concepts, and geometric constructions using tools like compasses and rulers, fostering a practical understanding of mathematical principles.
- Arts and Movement: Music (strings or winds), handwork (sewing, woodworking), drama, Eurythmy, and physical education are integral parts of the curriculum, fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and physical development.
- Fostering Social and Emotional Growth: The curriculum acknowledges the physical and emotional changes of puberty and encourages students to develop social skills, teamwork, and responsible technology use through programs like Cyber Civics.
Waldorf sixth grade provides a rich and balanced learning environment that helps students navigate the changes of adolescence while preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
Living Lessons are video lessons where a teacher leads the class through the main lessons for this grade. You can use these lessons as examples to follow for your own teaching or can use them as supplements to your own teaching (we all need a break now and then. I would have loved to have these available on days I was ill or was taking care of my fussy baby). Scroll down to the class listings below to see the full syllabus and to view some free samples!
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Your Instructor
A class designated as being taught by The BEarth Institute may involve multiple teachers. You can learn more about all of our teachers here: https://earthschooling.info/thebearthinstitute/about-us/gallery-3/
Classes that involve multiple teachers are as follows:
- Preschool & Kindergarten: Amy Cho and Safia Mandil (Stories, Crafts, and Circle Time)
- First Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Diane Power, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Second Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Simone Blanchard (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Diane Power, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Third Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Amy Williams & Joy Cowburn (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Fourth Grade: Mellie Lonneman & Nicole Martinez (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Fifth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Sixth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Robyn Beaufoy, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Seventh Grade: Stephanie Packer & Danielle Gair (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, Catherine Allegretti, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Eighth Grade: Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Ninth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Dan Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Tenth Grade: Rachel Solt, Stephanie Packer, Natasha Sherwood, Kerry Burke, Dr. Chris Deason, Danielle Gair, Nicholas Andrea (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, Michelle Prindle, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Eleventh Grade: Stephanie Packer, Danielle Gair, Mohsina Mandil (Main Lessons) & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
- Twelfth Grade: Stephanie Packer, Mohsina Mandil & Mellie Lonneman, Rick Tan, Janet Walker, Megan Hammer, Cynthia Hansen, Brian Wolfe, and Kristie Burns (Music, Art, Handwork & Eurythmy)
Course Curriculum
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PreviewWelcome to 6th Grade with Mr. Andrea! (42:02)
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PreviewFree First Lesson: Geology Lesson #1: Intro to Geology and Earth Stewardship (52:42)
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PreviewFree Sample Lesson: Geometry Lesson #6 – The Circle (100:03)
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PreviewFree First Lesson: 6th Grade Astronomy Block Lesson #1: Intro to The Horizon and Ecliptic (45:00)
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StartIntroduction: IMPORTANT: READ FIRST
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StartVERY IMPORTANT: Note about the subtitles
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StartWelcome to 6th Grade with Mr. Andrea! (42:02)
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StartRecommended Schedule by Mr. Andrea (Optional)
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StartFull Year of Sixth Grade to Download (Optional)
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StartCURRICULUM PLANNERS: Full Year of Sixth Grade to Download by the Month
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StartGUIDE to Using Living Lessons with Printed Curriculum
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StartSixth Grade FAQs
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StartSixth Grade Reading List
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StartNEW! Sixth Grade Planner/Block Covers for the Year