I think one of the things that makes Waldorf special is the emphasis on making art a part of everything the children do. For most kids, if they are lucky enough to have art at all, it is a separate class, something most take to fulfill a requirement, that has absolutely nothing to do with their other work or their lives.
For a Waldorf student, art is something you do everyday. It relates to everything you are studying and is designed to speak to your life and your spirit. Art is part of math, science, history, english, nature, friendships, holidays, recess, etc. Art is one of many ways to express yourself in the world, not just college prep.
Many of our kids hate it when they're young, because it is structured and it is hard. But by the time they hit high school they are comfortable with it and know they are capable of it. Not all of our gifts are artistically gifted, but they all think of it as part of themselves. Lucky kids...
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For a Waldorf student, art is something you do everyday. It relates to everything you are studying and is designed to speak to your life and your spirit. Art is part of math, science, history, english, nature, friendships, holidays, recess, etc. Art is one of many ways to express yourself in the world, not just college prep.
Many of our kids hate it when they're young, because it is structured and it is hard. But by the time they hit high school they are comfortable with it and know they are capable of it. Not all of our gifts are artistically gifted, but they all think of it as part of themselves. Lucky kids...