Weekly rhythm
Every day has a task, a colour and a grain.
Monday watercolour day
The paper is wetted first, then the brush touches it. The child does not try to draw anything; they watch the colour spread. We start the week with a quiet task.
Grain: Rice
Tuesday bread day
Flour is sifted, dough is kneaded and each child shapes a small loaf. The bread from the oven is shared at the lunch table.
Grain: Barley
Wednesday handwork day
The little ones try carding wool, the older ones finger knitting. A piece takes weeks; when it is finished it goes home.
Grain: Millet
Thursday soup day
Each child brings one vegetable from home. A chopping board, a blunt knife and a big pot: the soup is ready by noon.
Grain: Rye
Friday garden day
The morning is spent in the garden: seeds are sown, leaves are swept, the vegetable beds are watered. If it rains, boots go on.
Grain: Oats
School is closed on Saturday and Sunday; the rhythm carries on at home.
How a day flows
- Arrival, free play
- Morning circle, snack
- Task of the day
- Garden
- Lunch
- Rest
- Story, afternoon snack
- Goodbye