The class listens quietly in the darkened room. Next, Miss Bronte strikes a match against the grey rock on the nature table. The sun, with loving light, Makes bright for me each day. The soul, with spirit power, Gives strength unto my limbs. To thee rise love and thanks.
Students recite the words clearly.
Next, with accompanying hand movements, students sing another song. Waldorf Schools Marching Quietly Unheard. The nature table relates to two complementary aspects of the Waldorf way. The first is the role that the teacher plays for the students. In the first three grades, the teacher is supposed to take the role of priest .