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The new extensively updated version (2024)  of 5th grade has even more material written by Donna and therefore relies less on additional resources. This will make your job of preparation for 5th grade somewhat easier! Recordings of Donna retelling the Mahabharata (ancient mythology main lesson) also help ease a parent’s work load. Also included is a 35 minute audio recording about 5th grade.

The curriculum for 5th grade is much broader and far deeper than in past years, reflecting the need for the 11 year old child to be challenged and stretched. Fifth grade marks a transition year between the relatively straightforward grades preceding and the more individualized and complex later grades.

History and science come to the fore now, and the child’s newly emerging powers of logical thought are met with work in geometry. Language arts is more structured and greater consciousness is brought to the process of composition.

A hallmark of Waldorf education is that an artistic approach is taken to every lesson, whether one is observing a plant or learning about Alexander the Great. Additionally, a rich range of lessons in handwork, crafts, modeling, cooking and other lessons supports and strengthens the intellectual work.

Here is a short excerpt of The Mahabharata read by Donna. This is the main story for the lessons focused on Ancient India during the Ancient Mythology main lesson.

Our fifth grade curriculum is meant and carefully designed for children 11 years old for all or most of fifth grade. Unsure which grade is right for your child? Click here to view the Age Guide.