Comments on: Waldorf Education: Behind the Silk Curtains https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:46:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Cami https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-420454 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-420454 In reply to Sue Pea.

Thanks for sharing your experience. In total agreement.

]]> By: Rebecca https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-103903 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-103903 In reply to RE.

Waldorf Ed. Emphasizes self directed play in early childhood. Montessori instructs children to use “manipulatives” to learn life skills & emphasizes learning practical skills as the most important aspect of early childhood. Montessori characterizes child’s play as “fantasy” and discourages it in the early years. Waldorf characterizes child’s play as “healthy imagination” and claims that imaginative play builds the foundation for a healthy intellect.

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]]> By: Lisa https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-26846 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-26846 In reply to Sue Pea.

Hi Sue,

When I began homeschooling with Waldorf, I heard similar comments.

After the Harmony Rainbow of Waldorf schools comes the shadow.

Unfortunately individuals sometimes hold rigidly to ideas rather than explore the underpinnings and relevance to the current situation. The good news is that are many who do support Waldorf education at home and will discuss the whys and unveil the shibbolths around Waldorf education on discussion groups and in trainings that embrace homeschoolers and dialogue.

Marsha Johnson of Shining Star:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waldorfhomeeducators/

Eugene Schwartz:

http://millennialchild.com/

Warmly,
Lisa

]]> By: Sue Pea https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-23723 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-23723 I hope you don’t mind if I add a note of dissent in this discussion about homeschooling and Waldorf education. I have 2 children who were enrolled in Waldorf school from playgroup through the grades until I took them out for homeschooling. Initially, our Waldorf experience was lovely and I was very much an advocate of what I thought to be a gentle and supportive way to educate children. There were things that came up that made me question Steiner and his philosophy but nothing really more glaring than the “no black crayons in early childhood” and no plastic toys or media. As the years passed and my children were into the grades, things began to change and I began to wonder more and more about Steiner and his Anthroposophy and how that was affecting my children’s education. After many years around many different Waldorf teachers, I know now that Anthroposophy is the underlying principle of Steiner’s teaching. And yes, I know that there are Waldorf teachers of many shapes and sizes and religions but the ones that stick around are the ones who have embraced Anthroposophy as their spiritual path. I don’t even really mind that. But what I do mind is that prospective parents are told differently. They are told that Anthroposophy doesn’t play an important role in their child’s education and that is just not true.

I have been confused for a long time about homeschooling and Waldorf because most of the Waldorf teachers I have come in contact with do not believe that a parent is capable of educating their own children. I do have a copy or two of “You are Your Child’s First Teacher” and while that was very influential in my choice of Waldorf Education in the first place, I may have been my child’s First Teacher, but their Waldorf Teachers were pretty adamant that they were better suited than I to complete the task.

As a matter of fact, when I told my son’s teacher than we were taking him out of Waldorf school she turned to me and said, “You know he won’t get a full Waldorf education even if you invest in a Waldorf curriculum to use at home?” Then, because I wasn’t getting her full drift she added, “You know, if he doesn’t complete his full 8 grades in a Waldorf school his “Christ” won’t fully incarnate.”

No underlying religious undertones to that.

Anyway, just a word to the wise and a warning that Waldorf education isn’t all fuzzy and warm wool and natural fiber education.

A former Waldorf parent,

Susan P.

]]> By: Sally L https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-23359 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-23359 In reply to Rahima Baldwin Dancy.

Thank you Rahima I have emailed her and hope I can figure things out! Sorry for the late response back! Have a wonderful day!

]]> By: mamaTAVE https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-23239 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-23239 I am about a month away from finishing my Foundation Year. What a wonderful journey I am on! Having taught in a traditional public school prior to my current position at a public waldorf charter, I cannot help but feel so blessed every day I go to “work”. The fact that the parent body supports the teachers in receiving this foundation speaks volumes of how they value their child’s education and wish for their child’s teacher to feel supported and inspired. I am so glad this option is available to me as a parent, so my daughter can receive this rich, meaningful education.

]]> By: Carrie https://simplehomeschool.net/waldorf-education-behind-the-silk-curtains/#comment-23086 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=9076#comment-23086 Wonderful article, Sarah!
Blessings,
Carrie

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