A Waldorf school follows the didactic and educational philosophy (anthroposophy) of Rudolph Steiner (1861-1925). He was an Austrian scientist and philosopher who lectured soon after World War I and was asked by the CEO of a cigarette factory, Emil Molt, to found and run a starter school for workers' children after following one of his lessons. Emil Molt himself offered to be the school's benefactor, providing Steiner with financial investment and space for it. This happened in 1919 in Stuttgart and thus the first free Waldorf School was born. Steiner schools ideally welcome pupils from birth to 18 years and are divided into 3 developmental stages: from birth to 6 or 7 years, from 7 to 14 years and from 14 to 18 years. In Malta so far only one Waldorf school has been founded which only welcomes children up to six years old (nursery school), but the intention is to also expand the primary and secondary schools. They welcome children of all abilities, of all faiths and backgrounds. The priority of the Steiner ethos is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment in which children can find the joy of learning and experience the richness of childhood rather than focusing at such an early age on specializations and academic work. The curriculum itself is a flexible set of pedagogical guidelines grounded in Steiner principles that take the child into account holistically. It gives equal attention to the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of each student and is designed to work in harmony with the different stages of a child's development. All lessons include a balance of artistic, practical and intellectual content. ...... half paper ...... wrong and therefore educators must be very careful about which language to use in front of children and in choosing the right activities and attitudes in front of them. They do not teach through explanations and commands but through doing. Teachers are also responsible for providing healthy ingredients for children's food that they prepare and eat together. Conclusion With over 1,500 schools and kindergartens in over 60 countries around the world; Waldorf education is constantly growing. It is truly global, not only in its scope, but also in its approach. Wherever it is found, the Waldorf curriculum cultivates in its students a deep appreciation for cultural traditions from around the world while being deeply rooted in local culture and context. Works Cited www.steinerwaldorf.org www.waldorfanswers.org www.thesteineracademylincolnshire .org