What is the Waldorf approach to teaching reading and writing?
Waldorf Education attempts to recognise and value all stages of development, including childhood. Waldorf Educators believe that accelerated learning does come at a cost to the child. In Grade One children begin to learn to read through their own writing, and greater emphasis is placed on reading comprehension (ensuring children truly understand the meaning of the words they are reading). Further reading on this subject is recommended. Our study group is in the process of reading “Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out” by Jack Petrash, and we recommend it to anyone who wishes to have a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind Waldorf Education.
