Rhythm is a very important part of the Waldorf curriculum. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rhythms all help to form the curriculum. Each day and lesson must contain a balance between concentration and rest, movement and book work, listening and active participation as well as watching and doing. The yearly rhythm also comes through in the celebration of festivals.
“Rhythm is the magic word for parents and educators of young children. Young children thrive on a simple, flexible rhythm that carries them through their day, through each week, and through the slowly unfolding years of their lives. Rhythm lays a strong foundation, not only in our children’s lives but also our own” ~ Sharifa Oppenheimer
Bluebell Weekly Rhythm
MONDAY
“rice day”
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TUESDAY
“soup day”
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WEDNESDAY
“millet day”
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THURSDAY
“oatmeal day”
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FRIDAY
“bread day”
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8:00- 8:25
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Drop off
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8:30am
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The Day Begins
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The Day Begins
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The Day Begins
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The Day Begins
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The Day Begins
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8:30- 9:30
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Work and Play
Painting
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Work and Play
Veggie Chopping
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Work and Play
Drawing
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Work and Play
Grain Grinding
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Work and Play
Bread Making
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9:30
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Clean Up Time
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Clean Up Time
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Clean Up Time
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Clean Up Time
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Clean Up Time
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9:45
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Circle
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Circle
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Eurythmy
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Circle
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Circle
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10- 10:30
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Snack
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Snack
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Snack
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Snack
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Snack
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10:30- 11:30
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Outside Play
Walk
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Outside Play
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Outside Play
Walk
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Outside Play
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Outside Play
Walk
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12pm
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Story
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Story
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Story
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Story
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Story
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12:30pm
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Pick Up
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Lunch and Rest Program
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Pick Up
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Lunch and Rest Program
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Pick Up
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Lunch and Rest Program
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Pick Up
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Lunch and Rest Program
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Pick Up
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Lunch and Rest Program
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