Our Mission

Our Mission is the edu­cation of the whole child through the in­te­gra­tion of the arts, humanities, and sciences.
The Waldorf School of Bend, inspired by Rudolf Steiner, joins in community to educate, nurture, and celebrate the journey towards each one's highest potential. We do this in harmony with the earth for the good of all.

Grade 1

  • Literature: Folktales, fairytales and nature stories to introduce letters and writing
  • English and Grammar: Pictorial introduction to the alphabet. Writing, speech exercises and phonetics
  • Math: Whole numbers, four processes of arithmetic
  • Science: Nature studies and observation, gardening and cooking
  • Geography: Study of surroundings through observation
  • Foreign Language: (Spanish and German) Imitation of songs, verses, counting, colors and stories
  • Music: Soprano recorder, circle games and movement exercises, rhythm and meters
  • Art and Handwork: Form drawing, watercolor painting, knitting, hand sewing and beeswax modeling
  • Physical Education: Circle activities, non-competitive games, and large muscle activities
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