Teachers also led students in observing a moment of silence, with no mention of prayer, and used the Old Testament to teach the history of the Hebrews. The WestEd report also mentioned the presence of a nature table in a kindergarten. Nature tables typically consist of displays of natural objects such as plants, wood and rocks, as well as candles. In his article published on the Internet. Waldorf education is very different frown a traditional public school.
Children spend a great deal of time on art, toy making, building, knitting and gardening.
Bible stories, mythology and fairy tales predominate in the elementary curriculum. Music and movement exercises are also emphasized and incorporated in the teaching of math. What isn't in the classroom disturbs many critics. Teaching reading is typically postponed until the third grade. Computer technology is shunned, and parents are advised not to permit television watching at home.