Editorial
Who’s actually learning here?
For us, parents and teachers, the wellbeing of our children is the most important thing: that they should be able to develop in accordance with the talents they bring with them, their own individual possibilities – and not in accordance with ours. [more]
Editorial
Refugee streams
Five decades ago, millions of “guest workers” were recruited and contributed significantly to the German economic miracle. I don’t recall them ever representing a threat to the public order. [more]
Editorial
Keeping up
The boom continues unabated: ever more children are looked after for the whole day. Many Waldorf schools and kindergartens are expanding their provision: from after-school care centres, all-day schools, classes which look after the children when school is finished until their parents arrive, core hours care, “little researchers” groups, forest and nature days and solar workshops to sailing trips. [more]
Editorial
Simon’s look
Simon sits on his mother’s lap and is eagerly following what is happening on the stage at the monthly gathering; he watches a eurythmy piece performed by upper school pupils. This is followed by an English poem. At this point he asks quietly: “Mummy, when will the angels come back?” – “What angels?” – “The ones from before, the kings with the lovely clothes.” [more]
Editorial
Speaking role model
Frederick II (1194–1250) wanted to discover the original language of humanity. The following experiment is attributed to him: he gave newborn children to nurses who fed and cared for them but did not speak to them. All the children died. [more]
Editorial
Who seeks, finds
Alcohol, drugs, the Internet and sex are its most prominent representatives. Less sensationally, there are computers, gambling or nicotine. In contrast, consumerism, caffeine, television and obsessive accumulation lead a veritable life in the shadows. [more]
Editorial
We are angels
Overheard from the kitchen: “Then we’ll take the angel’s throne and put it on earth.” – “Why? Don’t they live in heaven?” – “St George rode on a horse and that stood on the ground!” – “And what about the others?” – “They’re already on the way.” – “Oh, I see.” [more]
Bund der Freien Waldorfschulen e.V.