Second Grade

Overview
Second graders retain their love of the archetypal imagery of fairy tales and legends, but as their feelings awaken they are also ready to see the dual aspects of human nature. Children study stories of great people, such as stories of the saints, who have overcome great obstacles to achieve greater good in the world…Read more →

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Latest Second Grade News

The Second Grade Play

Last Friday, in the auditorium, the second grade class proudly presented their play: “Saint Jerome and the Lion.” Speaking in unison, but acting out individual parts, they beautifully presented the story of an injured lion who wanders into a Monastery … Continue reading

In the Grades

It is officially play season at the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh. On April 15th those who attended the Barnes & Nobles Book Fair were treated to an encore presentation of the 5th Grade’s play Rama and Sita and in late … Continue reading

A heartfelt thank you

Earlier this week Ms. Meadow phoned the school to offer her sincerest thanks to all of the faculty, staff and families who were kind enough to provide her with a delicious lunch everyday during her stay. She is deeply grateful … Continue reading

In the Second Grade

Second grade is immersed in an arithmetic block, where we are expanding on our work with the times tables, delving into the twelve times table for the first time and creating calendars of our own. We have discovered that the … Continue reading

PSO and Attack Theater

Yesterday, the Grades children had the wonderful opportunity of experiencing a performance of dance and music by the Attack Theater and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. This 45 minute dance and music concert included Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale . Our … Continue reading

Waldorf cello students perform on WRCT

A current Waldorf second grader, Maya Winter, and a Waldorf alumni student, Alena Roberson, both Pittsburgh Music Academy cello students, performed on WRCT’s Saturday Morning Light Brigade last weekend. Alena Roberson is currently a sophomore at Ellis, and both Maya … Continue reading