Waldorf

Education
By: Jenna Abramo

Background
Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919 inspired
by anthroposophy and developmental
approach. Their teaching is based on an
understanding of human development that
addresses the needs of the growing child in a
pictorial and dynamic manner.

Mission
Their mission is to develop each childs
unique capacity to engage meaningfully in the
world.
Inspires creative thinking, moral sensibility,
and a passion for learning
experiential and artistic learning
academic excellence, respect for diversity and
reverence for the natural world

Who?
structured to respond to the three
developmental phases of childhood
birth-6/7 years
7-14 years
14-18 years

Curriculum
designed to meet the various stages of child
development
genuine inner enthusiasm for learning
which is essential for education and
success

Curriculum by age
Preschool-Kindergarten
learn through imagination and imitation
kindergarten goal= develop sense of wonder and reverence for
all living things
activities
nature walks
baking/cooking
story telling
painting
eurythmy
foreign language

Curriculum by age
Elementary- middle school
learn through guidance of a class teacher who stays with the
class ideally for 8 years
Classes include:
history
english
math
science
language
art
handwork

Curriculum by age
Highschool
helps students develop their full potential as scholars, artists,
athletes, and community members
Classes include:
humanities
all sciences (chemistry, biology, physics)
arts
language
physical education

Tuition
Kindergarten 3-day= $6,900
5-day= $9,530
after care= $700-3,040

Grades 1-8= $15,965

Other facts
Waldorf schools can be found world-wide
Child-centered and teacher-guided
Considered to be progressive schools
No SATs
No advance placement courses
Not based around religion, but also not a
public school

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bibliography
"Waldorf Education: An Introduction." Why Waldorf Works.
N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Sept. 2015.
"Home - Meadowbrook Waldorf School." Meadowbrook
Waldorf School. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Sept. 2015.
"5 Facts About Waldorf Schools." 5 Facts About Waldorf
Schools. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Sept. 2015.