What are some pros/cons of waldorf schools?
Q. I am considering a waldorf education for my child and was wondering if anyone had any experience with waldorf schools that they could share with me, any advice or information, etc. Thanks! I'm looking for some personal experiences people have had.
Asked by jamie p - Fri Jan 5 01:19:43 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. See for help. Good Luck!!!
Answered by MikeInRI - Fri Jan 5 01:33:08 2007
Q. I am considering a waldorf education for my child and was wondering if anyone had any experience with waldorf schools that they could share with me, any advice or information, etc. Thanks! I'm looking for some personal experiences people have had.
Asked by jamie p - Fri Jan 5 01:19:43 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. See for help. Good Luck!!!
Answered by MikeInRI - Fri Jan 5 01:33:08 2007
What Do you Think About Waldorf Schools?
Q. Waldorf schools is a tree loving ( no air polluting school ) They teach children to love flowers and no electronice whatsoever. Is this normal for a child to grow up this way? I am open to all answers Ps: i got to a waldorf school Ps: i got to a waldorf school
Asked by alexgorea13 - Sun May 28 23:00:53 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. you seem a bit unsure of what a waldorf school is, you should look it up. I wish there were one around here.
Answered by jennyedoll - Sun May 28 23:03:52 2006
Q. Waldorf schools is a tree loving ( no air polluting school ) They teach children to love flowers and no electronice whatsoever. Is this normal for a child to grow up this way? I am open to all answers Ps: i got to a waldorf school Ps: i got to a waldorf school
Asked by alexgorea13 - Sun May 28 23:00:53 2006 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. you seem a bit unsure of what a waldorf school is, you should look it up. I wish there were one around here.
Answered by jennyedoll - Sun May 28 23:03:52 2006
I'm doing a presentation for my education class about waldorf schools. Can anyone find a typical class layout?
Q. what i mean by "can anyone find a typical class layout", is can anyone find a website that states how a waldorf classroom and school would typically LOOK & be setup? how a typical day would be, etc.
Asked by amore_tropicale - Fri Nov 16 15:21:18 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. google it
Answered by ALOo_oOSH - Fri Nov 16 15:24:18 2007
Q. what i mean by "can anyone find a typical class layout", is can anyone find a website that states how a waldorf classroom and school would typically LOOK & be setup? how a typical day would be, etc.
Asked by amore_tropicale - Fri Nov 16 15:21:18 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. google it
Answered by ALOo_oOSH - Fri Nov 16 15:24:18 2007
Waldorf schools, are they racist? Rudolf Steiner was...?
Q. I am attending a Waldorf course right now and read on the Internet that Steiner was racist...I am shocked and don t know what to do,the schools might not act upon all of Steiner s ideas, but I strongly dislike the idea of the founder being a racist...what can I ask them to find out more without being offensive?
Asked by bambibalu3 - Sat Sep 15 08:33:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hold on. You need to consider your history before you can attribute racism as an individual attribute. The late 1800 in Germany was a period when the ideas of Social Darwinism flourished. The notion of a better suited, more intelligent, ideal type of people was not new. In fact the idea was thought highly scientific by men of reason. It was not deemed racism but science. These ideas/beliefs are evident in Goethe's work, Nietzsche, and Wagner's music. Such beliefs were the basis for the growth of nationalism and militarism prior to WWI and again prior to WWII. These theories have since fallen out of favor and are seen today in a different light. Therefore, Steiner can then be considered a man knowledgeable of the scientific beliefs… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Sat Sep 15 09:43:33 2007
Q. I am attending a Waldorf course right now and read on the Internet that Steiner was racist...I am shocked and don t know what to do,the schools might not act upon all of Steiner s ideas, but I strongly dislike the idea of the founder being a racist...what can I ask them to find out more without being offensive?
Asked by bambibalu3 - Sat Sep 15 08:33:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hold on. You need to consider your history before you can attribute racism as an individual attribute. The late 1800 in Germany was a period when the ideas of Social Darwinism flourished. The notion of a better suited, more intelligent, ideal type of people was not new. In fact the idea was thought highly scientific by men of reason. It was not deemed racism but science. These ideas/beliefs are evident in Goethe's work, Nietzsche, and Wagner's music. Such beliefs were the basis for the growth of nationalism and militarism prior to WWI and again prior to WWII. These theories have since fallen out of favor and are seen today in a different light. Therefore, Steiner can then be considered a man knowledgeable of the scientific beliefs… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Sat Sep 15 09:43:33 2007
Calgary Waldorf School for Kindergarten- What do you think of it?
Q. We are thinking of putting our son into Calgary Waldorf school for junior Kindergarten. He will be 5 year Sept. I have been doing some research on it and it seems pretty good but I am still a little skeptical. Not sure about the idea of delaying his ability to read for so long. If there are any parents out there that have children in the school can you please let me know what your experience has been like, good or bad? Thanks.
Asked by Mr.Dad - Fri Dec 14 15:45:05 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I attended a Waldorf school up until the third grade and then my parents forced me(which they son regretted) to go back in high school. When I left the school after 3rd grade due to financial problems I had to go to a public school. I was 3 years behind in almost every subject, not just reading. It took me years to catch up and teach myself how to read. When I went back in high school I had the most awful experience of my life. Regardless of what I was and was not learning, there were a number of incidents that occurred that were both illegal and horrifying for a child to go through. My mom was so disgusted with all of it so she began to do some research. She found numerous websites with people who also had awful experiences from all… [cont.]
Answered by Ally - Mon Dec 17 20:29:18 2007
Q. We are thinking of putting our son into Calgary Waldorf school for junior Kindergarten. He will be 5 year Sept. I have been doing some research on it and it seems pretty good but I am still a little skeptical. Not sure about the idea of delaying his ability to read for so long. If there are any parents out there that have children in the school can you please let me know what your experience has been like, good or bad? Thanks.
Asked by Mr.Dad - Fri Dec 14 15:45:05 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I attended a Waldorf school up until the third grade and then my parents forced me(which they son regretted) to go back in high school. When I left the school after 3rd grade due to financial problems I had to go to a public school. I was 3 years behind in almost every subject, not just reading. It took me years to catch up and teach myself how to read. When I went back in high school I had the most awful experience of my life. Regardless of what I was and was not learning, there were a number of incidents that occurred that were both illegal and horrifying for a child to go through. My mom was so disgusted with all of it so she began to do some research. She found numerous websites with people who also had awful experiences from all… [cont.]
Answered by Ally - Mon Dec 17 20:29:18 2007
Why do teachers in Waldorf schools have to wear skirts?
Q. Why do teachers in Waldorf schools have to wear skirts?
Asked by Alison C - Mon Apr 13 11:48:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most Waldorf schools have dress codes that ban the wearing of advertising, logos, writing or media-inspired characters. There are many reasons for this, but the one they state most often is "The school is a retreat from the sensory bombardment of advertising" and "such things are markers of groups and cliques." Waldorf education believes in being natural. They feel that it is better for the Earth and for people's health. Keeping in line with this they prefer that their students and staff wear natural fibers, preferably dyed with natural dyes and grown organically. Notice I wrote" prefer", most schools do not make this mandatory. Teachers are role models for their students. Therefore they are usually held to the same standards as their… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Wed Apr 15 02:16:36 2009
Q. Why do teachers in Waldorf schools have to wear skirts?
Asked by Alison C - Mon Apr 13 11:48:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most Waldorf schools have dress codes that ban the wearing of advertising, logos, writing or media-inspired characters. There are many reasons for this, but the one they state most often is "The school is a retreat from the sensory bombardment of advertising" and "such things are markers of groups and cliques." Waldorf education believes in being natural. They feel that it is better for the Earth and for people's health. Keeping in line with this they prefer that their students and staff wear natural fibers, preferably dyed with natural dyes and grown organically. Notice I wrote" prefer", most schools do not make this mandatory. Teachers are role models for their students. Therefore they are usually held to the same standards as their… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Wed Apr 15 02:16:36 2009
montessori and waldorf schools?
Q. Famous/influential/import ant people who were educated in montessori and waldorf schools? Or any general stats on college transfer rates, etc...
Asked by Jessica M - Wed Jun 4 13:43:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Somehow, I made it on this list of famous Montessori alumni or supporters. I am not sure about Waldorf.: Alumni Jimmy Wales: Inventor of Wikipedia Will Wright: designer of The Sims Jeff Bezos: Financial Analyst, Founder of Amazon.com Larry Page and Sergey Brin: Founders and Inventors of Google.com Anne Frank: Dutch Diarist Phillip Chad Wilson: Jeweler Mathew Bronsil: Puppeteer and Comedian Friedensreich Hundertwasser: Austrian painter and architect Katherine Graham: Owner-editor of The Washington Post Sean Combs: Famous Rapper of Bad Boy Records Julia Child: First TV chef Helen Hunt: Academy Award-winning actress George Clooney: Academy Award-winning actor Gabriel Garcia Marquez: recipient, Nobel Prize for Literature … [cont.]
Answered by mattfromasia - Thu Jun 5 01:41:20 2008
Q. Famous/influential/import ant people who were educated in montessori and waldorf schools? Or any general stats on college transfer rates, etc...
Asked by Jessica M - Wed Jun 4 13:43:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Somehow, I made it on this list of famous Montessori alumni or supporters. I am not sure about Waldorf.: Alumni Jimmy Wales: Inventor of Wikipedia Will Wright: designer of The Sims Jeff Bezos: Financial Analyst, Founder of Amazon.com Larry Page and Sergey Brin: Founders and Inventors of Google.com Anne Frank: Dutch Diarist Phillip Chad Wilson: Jeweler Mathew Bronsil: Puppeteer and Comedian Friedensreich Hundertwasser: Austrian painter and architect Katherine Graham: Owner-editor of The Washington Post Sean Combs: Famous Rapper of Bad Boy Records Julia Child: First TV chef Helen Hunt: Academy Award-winning actress George Clooney: Academy Award-winning actor Gabriel Garcia Marquez: recipient, Nobel Prize for Literature … [cont.]
Answered by mattfromasia - Thu Jun 5 01:41:20 2008
Why aren't there more Steiner-Waldorf educational schools (the world-over) for our precious children?
Q. Why aren't there more Steiner-Waldorf educational schools (the world-over) for our precious children?
Asked by johndehaura - Tue Jul 8 21:01:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Initially, when people hear about or see a Waldorf school, they are really intrigued. The schools are so beautiful, and the art, music, and movement classes are so appealing that people consider enrolling their children right away. But as time goes on, and people are exposed to the true intricacies of their philosophy, some begin to reconsider. They start to have problems with the lack of academics in the early years, as well as their fear of anything "non-Waldorf". Most schools not only do not teach children reading or writing until third grade, but ask their families to refrain from having the written word out in their house until all children living there are past third grade. More so they often ask families not to attend museums,… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Wed Jul 9 21:22:10 2008
Q. Why aren't there more Steiner-Waldorf educational schools (the world-over) for our precious children?
Asked by johndehaura - Tue Jul 8 21:01:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Initially, when people hear about or see a Waldorf school, they are really intrigued. The schools are so beautiful, and the art, music, and movement classes are so appealing that people consider enrolling their children right away. But as time goes on, and people are exposed to the true intricacies of their philosophy, some begin to reconsider. They start to have problems with the lack of academics in the early years, as well as their fear of anything "non-Waldorf". Most schools not only do not teach children reading or writing until third grade, but ask their families to refrain from having the written word out in their house until all children living there are past third grade. More so they often ask families not to attend museums,… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Wed Jul 9 21:22:10 2008
What do you think of Waldorf schools?
Q. What do you think of Waldorf schools?
Asked by marion.ofsherwood - Fri Jul 11 10:22:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I student taught in a Waldorf School and know people who are Waldorf teachers. The teachers I know all love it, are very dedicated, and are extremely happy with their jobs. They could never think of doing anything else. I on the other hand, see some good things in their philosophy and am glad to have had the experiences I had in them, but would never work in one again. I think there are absolutely wonderful things in Waldorf education. I love the way they teach academic concepts with art and music and wish I could learn more about teaching this way, but do not agree with the philosophy as a whole. I find it too focused on the artistic, verbal and kinesthetic ways of learning. For people who learn in these ways, it is perfect. Yet not… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Fri Jul 11 21:11:56 2008
Q. What do you think of Waldorf schools?
Asked by marion.ofsherwood - Fri Jul 11 10:22:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I student taught in a Waldorf School and know people who are Waldorf teachers. The teachers I know all love it, are very dedicated, and are extremely happy with their jobs. They could never think of doing anything else. I on the other hand, see some good things in their philosophy and am glad to have had the experiences I had in them, but would never work in one again. I think there are absolutely wonderful things in Waldorf education. I love the way they teach academic concepts with art and music and wish I could learn more about teaching this way, but do not agree with the philosophy as a whole. I find it too focused on the artistic, verbal and kinesthetic ways of learning. For people who learn in these ways, it is perfect. Yet not… [cont.]
Answered by Lysa - Fri Jul 11 21:11:56 2008
What famous people and CEO's went to Waldorf schools?
Q. What famous people and CEO's went to Waldorf schools?
Asked by CHARLIEBROWN - Wed Mar 8 18:06:01 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whatever it is, it's not a Special Education related question. Special Education is the provision of services to kids with disabilities. You might get more and better answers under a differnt category.
Answered by MyCowsCanFly - Sun Mar 12 20:44:19 2006
Q. What famous people and CEO's went to Waldorf schools?
Asked by CHARLIEBROWN - Wed Mar 8 18:06:01 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whatever it is, it's not a Special Education related question. Special Education is the provision of services to kids with disabilities. You might get more and better answers under a differnt category.
Answered by MyCowsCanFly - Sun Mar 12 20:44:19 2006
Does anyone have their child/Children enrolled in a waldorf school?
Q. If so, could you give me more information? I've researched their philosophy and looked at many websites, but I'd like to hear from an actual parent.
Asked by Chelsea - Tue Jun 3 18:55:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My now-13-year-old went to Waldorf from parents & tots through 3rd grade. It's a wonderful place in early childhood. Grade school is very much dependent on the teacher. Email me, and I'll be happy to talk to you at length. I am a fan of the school style.
Answered by Margy - Tue Jun 3 19:20:35 2008
Q. If so, could you give me more information? I've researched their philosophy and looked at many websites, but I'd like to hear from an actual parent.
Asked by Chelsea - Tue Jun 3 18:55:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My now-13-year-old went to Waldorf from parents & tots through 3rd grade. It's a wonderful place in early childhood. Grade school is very much dependent on the teacher. Email me, and I'll be happy to talk to you at length. I am a fan of the school style.
Answered by Margy - Tue Jun 3 19:20:35 2008
How much is the annual cost of schooling in Manila Waldorf School?
Q. How much is the annual cost of schooling in Manila Waldorf School?
Asked by beegeesoldao - Thu Oct 25 07:57:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. for inquiries: Tel Nos. 374-2922 414-3709 3742923 (telefax)
Answered by exodus - Thu Oct 25 08:32:20 2007
Q. How much is the annual cost of schooling in Manila Waldorf School?
Asked by beegeesoldao - Thu Oct 25 07:57:25 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. for inquiries: Tel Nos. 374-2922 414-3709 3742923 (telefax)
Answered by exodus - Thu Oct 25 08:32:20 2007
Do you think that girls that go to waldorf schools are WEIRD?
Q. also, why?
Asked by allison t - Sun Jun 15 07:26:28 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no
Answered by xokellyxo - Sun Jun 15 07:30:02 2008
Q. also, why?
Asked by allison t - Sun Jun 15 07:26:28 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no
Answered by xokellyxo - Sun Jun 15 07:30:02 2008
I have a Waldorf school teaching job interview in a couple days, what should I wear?
Q. Thank you. :)
Asked by Caroline(: - Wed Apr 8 00:37:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All organic natural material like cotton or wool, naturally dyed, without logos, statements, photos, or illustrations. How much do you know about Waldorf education? They are very specific in the things that they allow and what they belief in. I think that you need to research their philosophy and beliefs so that you can make sure they mesh with yours. Here are some websites on Waldorf education, both pro and con for you to review and decide for yourself if this is the educational philosophy for you. Why Waldorf Works - pro-Waldorf Waldorf Answers -pro Waldorf Open Waldorf - middle of the road, sort of leaning pro Waldorf Problems - anti-Waldorf Waldorf Critics - the mother of all anti-Waldorf sites
Answered by Lysa - Wed Apr 8 06:06:40 2009
Q. Thank you. :)
Asked by Caroline(: - Wed Apr 8 00:37:14 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. All organic natural material like cotton or wool, naturally dyed, without logos, statements, photos, or illustrations. How much do you know about Waldorf education? They are very specific in the things that they allow and what they belief in. I think that you need to research their philosophy and beliefs so that you can make sure they mesh with yours. Here are some websites on Waldorf education, both pro and con for you to review and decide for yourself if this is the educational philosophy for you. Why Waldorf Works - pro-Waldorf Waldorf Answers -pro Waldorf Open Waldorf - middle of the road, sort of leaning pro Waldorf Problems - anti-Waldorf Waldorf Critics - the mother of all anti-Waldorf sites
Answered by Lysa - Wed Apr 8 06:06:40 2009
Has anyone put their children through a Waldorf school? What have your experiences been?
Q. Has anyone put their children through a Waldorf school? What have your experiences been?
Asked by Husky - Sat Jul 26 00:56:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Has anyone put their children through a Waldorf school? What have your experiences been?
Asked by Husky - Sat Jul 26 00:56:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Does anyone have picture (or link to) of the outside of the Waldorf School in Lexington, MA?
Q. I went there years ago and have forgotten what it looks like. Thank you.
Asked by Dr. Brian - Tue Dec 12 22:10:23 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here ya' be! (How could you ever forget what a great place like that looks like?)
Answered by Booboo - Wed Dec 13 04:10:11 2006
Q. I went there years ago and have forgotten what it looks like. Thank you.
Asked by Dr. Brian - Tue Dec 12 22:10:23 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Here ya' be! (How could you ever forget what a great place like that looks like?)
Answered by Booboo - Wed Dec 13 04:10:11 2006
how much does it cost for one child in 8th grade to go to highland hall waldorf school?
Q. how much does it cost for one child in 8th grade to go to highland hall waldorf school?
Asked by louieebabee - Sun Sep 28 03:33:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No idea. Why don't you ask the school?
Answered by fifibee16 - Sun Sep 28 03:42:31 2008
Q. how much does it cost for one child in 8th grade to go to highland hall waldorf school?
Asked by louieebabee - Sun Sep 28 03:33:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No idea. Why don't you ask the school?
Answered by fifibee16 - Sun Sep 28 03:42:31 2008
does anyone know anything about waldorf school?
Q. my mom wants me to go to waldorf but it sounds like a prep school and its private so i think id have to wear uniforms and i dont want to. does anyone have any information on this school? like uniforms or none? is it good, is it hard? are there cute boys XD ahaha i need to know these things
Asked by uniicorn. - Mon Jun 2 13:06:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Learning is interdisciplinary, integrates practical, artistic, and intellectual elements, and is coordinated with "natural rhythms of everyday life". It is more of a private school than a prep school. The philosophy does not support uniforms. The students may reflect a slight "natural" or semi-hippie style. Whether you find that cute or not is a personal preference.
Answered by ableego - Wed Jun 4 01:37:20 2008
Q. my mom wants me to go to waldorf but it sounds like a prep school and its private so i think id have to wear uniforms and i dont want to. does anyone have any information on this school? like uniforms or none? is it good, is it hard? are there cute boys XD ahaha i need to know these things
Asked by uniicorn. - Mon Jun 2 13:06:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Learning is interdisciplinary, integrates practical, artistic, and intellectual elements, and is coordinated with "natural rhythms of everyday life". It is more of a private school than a prep school. The philosophy does not support uniforms. The students may reflect a slight "natural" or semi-hippie style. Whether you find that cute or not is a personal preference.
Answered by ableego - Wed Jun 4 01:37:20 2008
blair waldorf back to school shopping?
Q. what would be a good few essentials for back to school shopping. similar to blair waldorf's in gossip girl.
Asked by GSWarriors#1Fan - Mon Jul 20 16:00:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well you could go all out designer or shop mixed like... lacoste headbands forever 21 blouses burberry scarfs (outlet!) steve madden shoes burberry bags (NO COACH) nordstrom jeans
Answered by Lacostelover - Mon Jul 20 16:10:30 2009
Q. what would be a good few essentials for back to school shopping. similar to blair waldorf's in gossip girl.
Asked by GSWarriors#1Fan - Mon Jul 20 16:00:41 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well you could go all out designer or shop mixed like... lacoste headbands forever 21 blouses burberry scarfs (outlet!) steve madden shoes burberry bags (NO COACH) nordstrom jeans
Answered by Lacostelover - Mon Jul 20 16:10:30 2009
Know anyone who goes to Olympia Waldorf School!?
Q. if u know anyone who goes to olympia Waldorf School just tell me and ill c if i know them!!!
Asked by vballbballsoccerluvergirl - Sat Nov 15 21:30:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah! Lucy!
Answered by your messiah - Sat Nov 15 21:39:04 2008
Q. if u know anyone who goes to olympia Waldorf School just tell me and ill c if i know them!!!
Asked by vballbballsoccerluvergirl - Sat Nov 15 21:30:48 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah! Lucy!
Answered by your messiah - Sat Nov 15 21:39:04 2008
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