Art Classes
Painting is one of the essential arts in Waldorf education. The process of painting itself is
very important to the development of the child’s artistic sensibility. This process is an end
in itself, not merely a means of achieving the finished product (the painting).
In particular, "wet-on-wet" painting helps children develop an understanding of colors and
especially the relationship between colors, form, and mood. The children, through
painting and appreciation of colors, are able to more deeply experience the feelings in
their surroundings: nature, the seasons, festivals.
Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting & Story Time, Grades 1 - 3.
Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to the Wait List.
For younger children, we emphasize the colors much more than any specific forms. The
students’ imaginations live through the color, using the three primary colors (red, yellow
and blue). The children are able to experience the mood and movement of each color,
without restrictions such as pre-drawn outlines. We slowly introduce secondary colors
(orange, green, purple) by mixing the primary colors.
Story time will be integrated into the painting class. Depending on the needs of the group,
a short supervised recess may also be included at the end of this class.
12:20-1:10 p.m.
Class fee: $145 (materials included)
Art & Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting Grades 4 - 8
Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to the Wait List.
As the children get older, we slowly introduce more form into their experience. Children
mix the colors on the paper, painting to create the mixed hues instead of pre-mixing them
on the palette. In this way all kinds of shapes appear in the color because of light and
shadow, and the creation of form is discovered and gently encouraged -- taking inspiration
from nature, literature or history, accordingly.
In addition to the wet-on-wet method, this special session will introduce the students to
the experience of working with pastels.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Class fee: $145 (materials included)
Drama
The Drama class emphasizes fun while working in a group setting. Children will gain
confidence and poise as they learn the basics that go into producing a play. The classes
will culminate in a group evening performance (date TBA).
Parent participation: These classes will require a certain amount of “homework” for both
students and parents: creating or finding costumes, props and stage sets, and studying
roles/lines. Fluent reading skills are not required; however, parents should be prepared to
help their children memorize lines as needed.
Drama Grades 1 - 3
2:10 -- 3:00 p.m.
Class fee: $140
Drama Grades 4 - 8
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $140
Painting is one of the essential arts in Waldorf education. The process of painting itself is
very important to the development of the child’s artistic sensibility. This process is an end
in itself, not merely a means of achieving the finished product (the painting).
In particular, "wet-on-wet" painting helps children develop an understanding of colors and
especially the relationship between colors, form, and mood. The children, through
painting and appreciation of colors, are able to more deeply experience the feelings in
their surroundings: nature, the seasons, festivals.
Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting & Story Time, Grades 1 - 3.
Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to the Wait List.
For younger children, we emphasize the colors much more than any specific forms. The
students’ imaginations live through the color, using the three primary colors (red, yellow
and blue). The children are able to experience the mood and movement of each color,
without restrictions such as pre-drawn outlines. We slowly introduce secondary colors
(orange, green, purple) by mixing the primary colors.
Story time will be integrated into the painting class. Depending on the needs of the group,
a short supervised recess may also be included at the end of this class.
12:20-1:10 p.m.
Class fee: $145 (materials included)
Art & Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting Grades 4 - 8
Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to the Wait List.
As the children get older, we slowly introduce more form into their experience. Children
mix the colors on the paper, painting to create the mixed hues instead of pre-mixing them
on the palette. In this way all kinds of shapes appear in the color because of light and
shadow, and the creation of form is discovered and gently encouraged -- taking inspiration
from nature, literature or history, accordingly.
In addition to the wet-on-wet method, this special session will introduce the students to
the experience of working with pastels.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Class fee: $145 (materials included)
Drama
The Drama class emphasizes fun while working in a group setting. Children will gain
confidence and poise as they learn the basics that go into producing a play. The classes
will culminate in a group evening performance (date TBA).
Parent participation: These classes will require a certain amount of “homework” for both
students and parents: creating or finding costumes, props and stage sets, and studying
roles/lines. Fluent reading skills are not required; however, parents should be prepared to
help their children memorize lines as needed.
Drama Grades 1 - 3
2:10 -- 3:00 p.m.
Class fee: $140
Drama Grades 4 - 8
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $140
Wholistic Learning Resources
Class Descriptions: Grade 1-8
Class Descriptions: Grade 1-8
Music / Choir
Our Music classes will offer joyful singing in choral format as well as the introduction and
practice of music reading skills, rhythms and harmony and playing the recorder. The music
will be chosen according to the Waldorf Curriculum guidelines.Parents are welcome to
observe during class time so that they can help their children with practice at home
during the week. The classes will culminate in a group evening performance (date TBA).
Choir / Flute Grades 1 - 3 --Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to
the Wait List.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140
(If your child does not already own the Pentatonic flute required for this class, add
$65 to the cost of this class.)
Choir / Flute Grades 4 - 8
12:20 - 1:10 p.m.
Class fee: $140
(If your child does not already own the Yamaha 300 Series Soprano recorder required
for this class, add $20 to the cost of this class.)
Our Music classes will offer joyful singing in choral format as well as the introduction and
practice of music reading skills, rhythms and harmony and playing the recorder. The music
will be chosen according to the Waldorf Curriculum guidelines.Parents are welcome to
observe during class time so that they can help their children with practice at home
during the week. The classes will culminate in a group evening performance (date TBA).
Choir / Flute Grades 1 - 3 --Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to
the Wait List.
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140
(If your child does not already own the Pentatonic flute required for this class, add
$65 to the cost of this class.)
Choir / Flute Grades 4 - 8
12:20 - 1:10 p.m.
Class fee: $140
(If your child does not already own the Yamaha 300 Series Soprano recorder required
for this class, add $20 to the cost of this class.)
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- Classes begin January 23 and run for 8 weeks on Mondays.
(No classes February 20.) Last class will be March 18. - Limited Enrollment.
- All Class fees INCLUDE materials (except for Music if flute is needed.)
FULL-DAY DISCOUNT: All 6 classes for $775 ($75 discount)
MULTIPLE CLASS DISCOUNT:
- Register for 3 classes, take $10 off total
- Register for 4 classes, take $20 off total
- Register for 5 classes, take $30 off total
Pricing includes supervised recess/lunch breaks for those students enrolled in
"back-to-back" classes. If you do not plan to enroll your children in back-to-
back classes, please plan to stay on-site to supervise them in between classes.
You are welcome to do so in our large yard (or extra room upstairs in case of
inclement weather.)
For PENTATHLON TRAINING DESCRIPTION & FEE, click here.
INDEPENDENT HOMESCHOOLERS: In addition to the discounts above, self-
paying families may deduct an additional 10% from their total amount due.
Early Registration Discount Period has ended. Fees below reflect rates for
registrations received after January 6.
Register here.
WLR provides supervised
breaks in our large yard.
Children may eat their
snacks or lunch, play and
socialize at this time. See the
class schedule page to view
break times.
breaks in our large yard.
Children may eat their
snacks or lunch, play and
socialize at this time. See the
class schedule page to view
break times.
Spanish
Your children will learn Spanish from our native-speaking instructor through music,
storytelling and imaginative play. This orally-based class will expand your students'
experience of language while developing an appreciation for Hispanic culture. This class
may be repeated. Children who have already participated in this class will be given
additional/newer material along with some review.
Spanish Grades 1 - 3 -- As of 1/5/12, 3 OPENINGS IN THIS CLASS.
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $135
Spanish Grades 4 - 8
The program for the older students will be similar to that for younger children; however,
as appropriate, instructor may also include some written material and handouts for
take-home practice.
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $135
Your children will learn Spanish from our native-speaking instructor through music,
storytelling and imaginative play. This orally-based class will expand your students'
experience of language while developing an appreciation for Hispanic culture. This class
may be repeated. Children who have already participated in this class will be given
additional/newer material along with some review.
Spanish Grades 1 - 3 -- As of 1/5/12, 3 OPENINGS IN THIS CLASS.
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $135
Spanish Grades 4 - 8
The program for the older students will be similar to that for younger children; however,
as appropriate, instructor may also include some written material and handouts for
take-home practice.
1:15 -- 2:05 p.m.
Class fee: $135
Mailing Address:
Wholistic Learning Resources
P.O. Box 19676
Sacramento, CA 95819
FAX 916-706-2655
Movement & Motor Skills: Fine and Large
Exercising fine and large motor skills are important to children's overall development and
support cognitive processing. Our classes give students an opportunity to engage socially
while actively learning cooperation, meaningful creation (as in Handwork) and learning
coordination (as in Folk Dancing).
The Handwork program strives to place tasks before the students that encourage them to
develop basic skills for manipulating natural materials in many ways. These basic skills
include simple knots, finger knitting, ball winding, braiding, knitting, sewing, cutting,
crocheting, pattern design, machine use and many others. The skills increase in difficulty
as the students develop with the emphasis on the process of creation rather than the
product we are creating.
During the second four weeks, Ms. Donna Burgess will lead the class in Folk Dancing. The
students will experience the fun of moving to music through learning, singing and
movement games as well as simple folk dances from different cultures. These activities
cultivate the children’s capacities in many areas, including: sensory-motor learning,
musical comprehension, balance and coordination, social awareness and cooperative
learning
Handwork & Folk Dancing, Grades 1 - 4
9:00 -- 9:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140 (includes materials)
Handwork & Folk Dancing, Grades 3 - 8
9:55 -- 10:45 a.m.
Class fee: $140 (includes materials)
Exercising fine and large motor skills are important to children's overall development and
support cognitive processing. Our classes give students an opportunity to engage socially
while actively learning cooperation, meaningful creation (as in Handwork) and learning
coordination (as in Folk Dancing).
The Handwork program strives to place tasks before the students that encourage them to
develop basic skills for manipulating natural materials in many ways. These basic skills
include simple knots, finger knitting, ball winding, braiding, knitting, sewing, cutting,
crocheting, pattern design, machine use and many others. The skills increase in difficulty
as the students develop with the emphasis on the process of creation rather than the
product we are creating.
During the second four weeks, Ms. Donna Burgess will lead the class in Folk Dancing. The
students will experience the fun of moving to music through learning, singing and
movement games as well as simple folk dances from different cultures. These activities
cultivate the children’s capacities in many areas, including: sensory-motor learning,
musical comprehension, balance and coordination, social awareness and cooperative
learning
Handwork & Folk Dancing, Grades 1 - 4
9:00 -- 9:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140 (includes materials)
Handwork & Folk Dancing, Grades 3 - 8
9:55 -- 10:45 a.m.
Class fee: $140 (includes materials)
Questions? Call Sandi at
916-606-0799, or
Send e-mail
916-606-0799, or
Send e-mail
Mathematics & Science
WLR is pleased to welcome Talib Huff to its teaching staff. Experienced in a wide variety of
programs, Mr. Huff will lead students through fun and creative "hands-on" classes.
Electricity & Magnetism for Grades 5-8
This course will introduce students to the concepts behind the forces of electricity and
magnetism and how these forces relate to each other and drive much of the technology
of today. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and in-class projects the
students will gain an understanding of the uses of electromagnetism in this
phenomenologically-based course.
9:00 -- 9:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140
Math Skills for Grades 1-4 --Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to
the Wait List.
While some of us are mathamagians (can solve any problem so easily it seems like magic),
most of us are mathletes (we need to exercise to build our "math muscles"). In this course
we will use a variety of techniques incorporating games, movement, and practice drills to
introduce and strengthen our math skills. There will be individual as well as group
instruction to meet the specific needs of each child.
9:55 -- 10:45 a.m.
Class fee: $140
WLR is pleased to welcome Talib Huff to its teaching staff. Experienced in a wide variety of
programs, Mr. Huff will lead students through fun and creative "hands-on" classes.
Electricity & Magnetism for Grades 5-8
This course will introduce students to the concepts behind the forces of electricity and
magnetism and how these forces relate to each other and drive much of the technology
of today. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and in-class projects the
students will gain an understanding of the uses of electromagnetism in this
phenomenologically-based course.
9:00 -- 9:50 a.m.
Class fee: $140
Math Skills for Grades 1-4 --Sorry, this class is FULL. E-mail Sandi to be added to
the Wait List.
While some of us are mathamagians (can solve any problem so easily it seems like magic),
most of us are mathletes (we need to exercise to build our "math muscles"). In this course
we will use a variety of techniques incorporating games, movement, and practice drills to
introduce and strengthen our math skills. There will be individual as well as group
instruction to meet the specific needs of each child.
9:55 -- 10:45 a.m.
Class fee: $140
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