Primary
Inspired by the Waldorf method, our approach to education is marked by interdisciplinary learning and emphasis on the cultivation of imagination in childhood. Content is offered to students according to their developmental stage so that learning is meaningful, joyful, and effective. Students experience subject matter in a comprehensive way through different ways – including discussions, body movement, and artistic creations.
With the tutelage and mentorship of experienced Waldorf educators and trainers, our team of Primary teachers are excited to welcome our second batch of Primary students for the 2025-26 session.
Primary program features:
Key characteristics of our Waldorf inspired primary program (presently Classes I to III):
– Learning derived from meaningful relations with the natural world around us.
– Experiential learning of science and mathematics.
– Integration of craft, visual art, and music throughout the curriculum.
– Immersive learning of Main Lessons through Blocks.
– Daily 2 hours long sessions running through.
– 4 weeks dedicated to a single subject.
– Nurturing emotional and social development.
– Space and time for young children to grow, explore, and discover the world.
– Cultivation of imagination in students, leading to creative problem-solving.
Class I
In Class I children are introduced to the intriguing world of academics creatively through stories, songs, play and art.
Language (English and Manipuri): Introduction of the alphabet through stories and illustrations, handwriting (upper and lower case letters for English), storytelling, poetry recitation, play and songs.
Mathematics: Qualitative understanding of numbers (1 to 12), counting from 1 to 100 (forwards and backwards), multiplication and division tables (2, 3, 5, 10), odd and even numbers, introduction to four mathematical processes (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), introduction to mental math.
Environmental Studies: Seasonal and nature stories, nature walk, observation and illustration.
Form Drawing: Straight and curved lines, spirals, standing forms, running forms.
Handwork: Making bamboo knitting needles, knitting.
Fine Arts: Wet-on-wet watercolour painting, dry pastel drawing, painting with primary colours to explore the quality of each colour.
Music: Group songs, introduction to the pentatonic flute/recorder.
Movement and Games: Skipping, rhythmic games, free play.
Class II
Class II focuses on developing students’ language and communication skills through storytelling, poetry, and creative writing. Students also gain confidence in basic mathematics. Nature study and handwork engage their curiosity and creative impulse.
Language (English and Manipuri): English cursive writing, stories, verses, tongue twisters, beginning composition, spelling and punctuation, introduction to the parts of speech, group reading, class play.
Mathematics: Practice the four operations, place value, multiplication and division tables, mental math, reading analog clock.
Environmental Studies: Seasonal and nature stories, nature walk, observation, note writing and illustration.
Form Drawing: Symmetrical forms (vertical and horizontal), Inward and outward spirals, form transformations
Handwork: Knitting, weaving, basic woodwork.
Fine Arts: Wet-on-wet watercolour painting, dry pastel drawing, creating secondary colours, balancing colours, complementary colours, harmonious colours.
Music: Group songs, playing the pentatonic flute/recorder.
Movement and Games: Skipping, rhythmic games, free play.
Class III
In Class III children’s communication and composition skills are further honed. They are introduced to a more defined study of Science and Social Studies. Handwork, music, and games also expand scope to relate to these new areas of knowledge.
Language (English, Manipuri and Hindi): Reading and writing practice, parts of speech, spelling and punctuation, speech and poetry recitation, mythology and folk stories of different cultures, class play. Introduction to Hindi.
Mathematics: Carrying and borrowing, introduction of long division and multiplication, expanded use of place value, measurements, time duration, monetary calculations.
Environmental Studies: Study of farming and agriculture (cultivation of grain, cycles of composting, crop rotation, and animal husbandry), study of local natural resources. Study of archetypal occupations that affect our lives. Introduction to Geography, study of shelters through time and around the world, introduction to systems of money and time explored.
Form Drawing: Working with free forms, complicated symmetry work involving the horizontal and diagonal axes.
Handwork: Crochet, hand sewing, woodwork.
Fine Arts: Wet-on-wet Watercolour Painting, dry pastel drawing, light and darkness, shading, colour wheel.
Music: Introduction to music notation.
Movement and Games: Historical games from around the world.
Class IV
Class IV is coming up in our 2025-26 session.
Early admission open for our Primary program
Our regular session starts in April 2025. We start enrolling students for early admissions in January 2025 with a discount on annual fees. Please visit the Admission page to learn about the procedure and register for an orientation meeting.