January Waldorf Education Lesson Plans Early Childhood Preschool Kindergarten

~January Kindergarten Curriculum ~

Recommended for Ages 3-6 with older children included

Author: Eileen Foley of Little Acorn Learning

February includes four weeks of lessons.

Morning Blessing* Circle Time* Blackboard Drawing* Morning Talk Suggestions* Weekly Story with Puppet Show Ideas* Daily Activity* Teacher's Classroom Work* Nature Walk* Children's Meditation* Outdoor Play* Mealtime* Rest Time* Caregiver Meditation* Evening Routines* Bedtime Story and Blessing*

Please note that our Kindergarten Curriculum is a non-academic program inspired by the Waldorf Philosophy of Education, as well as other holistic educational methods.

Every day of the week is planned out for you with a very gentle and flowing rhythm of the day that includes your mixed aged family or classroom.

January's Themes

Week One, January : Sheep's Wool, Warmth

Week Two, January : Animals in Winter, Deep Rest

Week Three, January : Snowflakes, Tolerance

Week Four, January : Ice, Forgiveness

This program was designed for homeschooling parents, teachers, coop leaders and childcare providers who wish to share the joy of nature with the children in their care and create a healthy rhythm to their day. It is ideal for mixed-aged situations with ideas for both young and older children included.

While our curriculum is not religiously oriented, Little Acorn Learning does honor a creator in many of the verses, songs and blessings that we use. We celebrate many seasons and festivals, with an emphasis on Christian saints and holidays. We encourage you to weave your own traditions and customs into the program to make it work best for your children.

Morning Blessings

Circle Times

Blackboard Drawing Ideas

Morning Talk Suggestions

Weekly Stories with Puppet Show Ideas

Daily Activities

Teacher's Classroom Work

Nature Walks

Children's Meditations

Outdoor Play

Mealtimes

Rest Times

Caregiver Meditations

Evening Routines

Bedtime Stories and Blessings