Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anthroposophy Basics

• Who is Rudolf Steiner?
• What are some of Rudolf Steiner‘s initiatives?
• What is Anthroposophy?
• What is the Four-fold Body

Education and Child Development

• What is Steiner/Waldorf Education?
• What is the Camphill Movement?
• What is the Extra Lesson?
• What are the Essential Phases of Child Development?
• What are the Four Temperaments?

Media

• Why the Waldorf Media Guidelines?
• Age-appropriate Media Exposure?
• Media Alternatives

Rhythm & Reverence

• Significance of the Festivals

Health

• What is Eurythmy?
• What is Anthroposophic Medicine?
• What is Homeopathic Medicine?

Food

• What does “Organic” mean?
• What does “Biodynamic” mean?

Social Development

• What is Associative Economics?
• What is Societal Three-Folding?

Personal Development / Inner Work

• What are the Six Supplementary Exercises?
• Suggested Exercises

CONTRIBUTORS:
Paula Aberasturi, Shree Baguio, Charla Bautista, Laura Catoy, Dale Diaz, Ira Dominguez, Sheila Galvez, Trina Galvez, Joy Kawpeng, Hindy Tantoco, Panjee Tapales.

This FAQ Handbook was created by the Parent Council for the AWS parents as a guide to Waldorf Education, basic Anthroposophy, and other Steiner initiatives. The information herein was culled from various reputable sources and from parent representatives. It is not meant to be re-printed for public use.