One thing I think that you should start doing if you are going through the grades for the first time, is to gather lists for each grade – books by topic, possible field trips in your area, etc.

There are some ideas by curriculum writers or Waldorf teachers for seventh grade, in no particular order:

• Live Education!  Seventh Grade: http://www.live-education.com/Curriculum/SeventhGrade
• Eugene Schwartz Seventh Grade:  http://millennialchild.wordpress.com/article/the-waldorf-curriculum-grade-seven-110mw7eus832b-23/
• Earthschooling  Seventh Grade:  http://earthschooling.info/thebearthinstitute/?wpsc-product=earthschooling-seventh-grade
• Waldorf Essentials Seventh Grade Curriculum Guide:  http://waldorfessentials.com/store/products/grade-7-guide/
• The Christopherus Rough Guide to Seventh Grade:  http://www.christopherushomeschool.com/Waldorf-Inspired-Materials-7th-Grade-Homeschool-s/12.htm
• Waldorf Inspirations website  http://waldorfinspirations.com/index.php/grades/7th-grade
• Syrendell has several ebooks out about blocks for seventh grade:  http://syrendell.blogspot.com/

This is a list of books that I am personally finding helpful so far and wanted to share. This is absolutely by no means an inclusive list, or a list of “doing it right.”  It is just a list of possibilities.  By subject:  Continue reading →