Rhythm

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”	TUESDAY “soup day”	WEDNESDAY “millet day”	THURSDAY “oatmeal day”	FRIDAY “bread day”
8:00- 8:25	Drop off
8:30am	The Day Begins	The Day Begins	The Day Begins	The Day Begins	The Day Begins
8:30- 9:30	Work and Play Painting	Work and Play Veggie Chopping	Work and Play Drawing	Work and Play Grain Grinding	Work and Play Bread Making
9:30	Clean Up Time	Clean Up Time	Clean Up Time	Clean Up Time	Clean Up Time
9:45	Circle	Circle	Eurythmy	Circle	Circle
10- 10:30	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack	Snack
10:30- 11:30	Outside Play Walk	Outside Play	Outside Play Walk	Outside Play	Outside Play Walk
12pm	Story	Story	Story	Story	Story
12:30pm	Pick Up or  Lunch and Rest Program	Pick Up or  Lunch and Rest Program	Pick Up or  Lunch and Rest Program	Pick Up or  Lunch and Rest Program	Pick Up or  Lunch and Rest Program