Top 5 Things I LOVED About Waldorf School

[@JordanJLyon]

1. Freedom 2. Very little homework 3. Theatrical plays 4. Diversity (things you do, learn about, etc - Trade Off: Days are longer, high school is longer) 5. People (wholesome people send their kids to Waldorf, and great parents make great kids)

[@suegurney4666]

Thank you for your video and honest comments . I am a retired Waldorf teacher and one extra point I would like to make from my experience is the love between the teacher and pupil especially in the primary school . Also the recognition by the teacher which you may not know is that the child brings soul and spiritual qualities ( however you wish to interpret that ) which may and probably are greater than her / his own and is worthy of great reverence respect .

[@Missjronan]

Thank you. I am a parent who’s looking into different educational paths and it’s so good to hear from a student’s perspective.

[@OfftoShambala]

My nephew is a lot like you. So happy to see awesome young people doing awesome things! I wanted to send my kids to a Waldorf school and I wish I had been able to do it for my oldest especially... but maybe my grandkids! Thanks for sharing your feedback!

[@euphoria156]

4:22 - 4:42 What was the NEED of saying:-- "Shout out to all A$$holes out there", "A$$holes-Yayyyy! " ???!!! Thats "encouraging them to be Aholes, he made them look like Positive ppl. Instead he could only say, "There is hope" like he did and not say the encouraging other things abt them. He didnt even say that Parents need to do a better parenting with aholes cuz its basically parents who "create or encourage" aholism in their children ! He just left on the child that they can get better, but the time a child Realizes (like he himself now after growing up) that he's a ahole, he's done the damage to everyone surrounding him. all the classmates, teachers and EVERYONE he comes in contact with. He gives all so much stress EVERY SINGLE day that they dont Deserve! How could he take this so lightly, well, because he didnt have to deal with one FOR YEARS but he was the one. Whoever finds him funny saying these things and believes he's "RIGHT" in saying that.. then my wish for that person/s is, "MAY they have to deal with Aholes ALL their lives. Enjoy aholes "funny side" for life." Ameen.

[@joannadesseaux]

loved this video! you are so funny and i realy agree with the 5 things you love about waldorf education. i am administrator of a small waldorf school in quebec canada and my 2 kids go to this school since 8 years. it is indeed true that you dooooo so much different stuff in a waldorf school and learn about so many aspects. and that people are amazing. thank you for this video!

[@euphoria156]

4:22 - 4:42 What was the NEED of saying:-- "Shout out to all A$$holes out there", "A$$holes-Yayyyy! " ???!!! Thats "encouraging them to be Aholes, he made them look like Positive ppl. Instead he could only say, "There is hope" like he did and not say the encouraging other things abt them. He didnt even say that Parents need to do a better parenting with aholes cuz its basically parents who "create or encourage" aholism in their children ! He just left on the child that they can get better, but the time a child Realizes (like he himself now after growing up) that he's a ahole, he's done the damage to everyone surrounding him. all the classmates, teachers and EVERYONE he comes in contact with. He gives all so much stress EVERY SINGLE day that they dont Deserve! How could he take this so lightly, well, because he didnt have to deal with one FOR YEARS but he was the one. Whoever finds him funny saying these things and believes he's "RIGHT" in saying that.. then my wish for that person/s is, "MAY they have to deal with Aholes ALL their lives. Enjoy aholes "funny side" for life." Ameen.

[@markstewart9255]

Mikko, you certainly embody what you're speaking about, and that speaks highly about your education which certainly was formative, as in forming who you are. I love your comments about not having a disorder, you were just being an asshole. I can personally relate to that as well as being a psychotherapist/teacher, I think we waaaaay over-diagnose and medicate people and kids when most the time they're just responding to their environment and adaptations. This brings me full circle back to the environment and adaptations which contributed to your awesomeness and confidence to do what you're doing. Pls keep it up, you are making a difference!

[@MikkosAdventure]

Thanks man! What a great comment!

[@kellykozlowski6334]

Thanks for the insight. My daughter is doing a trial at Waldorf next week. I am very excited to introduce her to something that doesn't require fitting a square peg (all unique children) into a round hole (public education).

[@MikkosAdventure]

That's definitely the main problem with public education.

[@curiousfiend1169]

Cool, how's it going?

[@ginalipkin4849]

Thank you for sharing your education adventure, I hope to work in one. My son could not stay in state school because of bullying which no one helped with. So home schooled hope our aspirations for our lives are realized, found and lived. Enjoy exploring and expanding your world x

[@MikkosAdventure]

Thank you Gina. I'm happy you enjoyed my video. In some situations home schooling can be really beneficial for the child. Irrelevant things like popularity lose their impact. All the best. ❤️

[@robynhewetson5797]

Very Interesting, Mikko. In New Zealand we still have two languages but offer choice to students. So Chinese is taught as well as Maori, which is our own language. We try to offer as many as can be managed. Here they do a play every year! And great to hear your approval of the knitting and activities which use both hands. Good to know.

[@MikkosAdventure]

Knitting is dope!

[@MemeTeam6900]

I got to a steiner school. Tbh when I was in grade 8 I got a lot of homework. We didn't have a lot of freedom either. When it started, we had a lot of freedom and theatrical plays etc(we still have a time capsule buried in school and no one knows). The principal is really good and kind hearted but the new teachers aren't. They want it their way and we don't have the freedom now. It's all academics now

[@zoedixon9871]

First of your videos I've watched. I LOVE your way of speaking. It is slow, clear and passionate. I found your message so easy to understand. I just enrolled my 1 year old daughter and I into a Waldorf playschool in Hong Kong. I am very excited about what Waldorf will have in store for her. Thanks for sharing with me a view from the other end.

[@MikkosAdventure]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@Kahweekah2o2f]

It was so helpful for me as a young child that needed more than the public curriculum offered

[@thebluedot4728]

sounds like a really fun school. wish I could of been in it

[@NyMpHika]

You are great! Thanks for your insights.

[@lordmaymayofsharklanda8180]

Current Waldorf school student, they failed eurythmy with us, I think they might still do it in gr1 and 2 or at least that’s what we had. One kid after coming back from exchange when explaining it to the people who don’t know about it called it ‘basically cult dancing’

[@mayoca2024]

Thank you Mikko

[@juliawirch2454]

I have had ADHD since childhood and was a voracious drawer. I would often hyper-focus until I considered my drawing done...I almost never left a drawing incomplete. It's odd that you finishing a drawing like that (which reminds me very much of what an ADHD person would create), would indicate that you DIDN'T have ADHD.

[@happynaturalist1793]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Attention “deficit” is really a misnomer. That drawing looks like potential adhd hyper focus to me! I thought the adults were just giving him something to focus on to cool off.

[@paulinebrus7580]

amazing video!! I was on waldorf highschool only, but loved it! totaly different than 'normal' schools ;) And I agree 100% about everything you speak about here. I also loved the fact that you make your own books for every class and actualy bounded books, that you learn how to make wool, get classes like music-history and art-history, be connected with so many amazing people (even if you where shy, like me ;) ) and work with your heart and hands so much. Wish I have been to the elementay school as well. And yeah..german.. oh boy :P

[@MikkosAdventure]

Surprisingly German came very handy eventually. I spent six months in Berlin last year.

[@arseniykucherenko4960]

My wife dilevered baby couple weeks ago and I thinking and considering about to send my child to such school when he will turn 2 years old. But in our country is only preschool so far. What to do when he become 7 and have to go normal primary I wish he can have a choice for something more extraordinary. First time I heard about Waldorf education from Conversation With God vol. 2 book. Then started to research more what is about and that's how I found your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikkosAdventure]

Thanks for the comment! I’ve read CWG vol 1. It’s a great book! Congratulations for the baby! 🤗

[@שנישורץ]

if until your child will be 7 years old there will be a Waldorf school in your country you can to act to establish one! if that will be important enough for you of course... !Warmly recommend sending your child to the Waldorf School

[@brunetteluv23]

Thanks for the video! Really enjoyed the content. I hope my daughter has the courage to sell all her stuff and RV if her heart desires!

[@MikkosAdventure]

That was such a nice thing to say. Thank you so much.

[@brunetteluv23]

I featured this video in my blog. Hope you don't mind: blissfulbirthandbeyond.com/2018/09/13/waldorf-ish/

[@MikkosAdventure]

I don’t mind at all! Thank you for spreading the message. 🤗

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

I personally hate the Waldorf method school but of course, as with all forms of education, what works for some, do not work for everyone else and that’s ok. I try to find now what works best for my individual children.

[@emilyunwin4010]

You're awesome. Loved this video, very insiteful! Where are you from? My guess a Finland. Greetings from Essex UK.

[@MikkosAdventure]

Yeah good guess! From Finland indeed! 😊✌️

[@MIFSjolly]

I am late to this video but this gave me some really neat insight of a waldorf school. Thank you!

[@MikkosAdventure]

You’re welcome

[@johannesslattli]

Can you do a video on anthroposophy?

[@שנישורץ]

About the people section- I think that people in Waldorf are not so amazing because of their parents, but because of the Waldorf itself. I also think that the people in my class are amazing;) By the way, in my school (also Waldorf, in Israel) we are learning English and Arabic, languages that I think are useful and important in Israel. Interesting video!

[@MajorCarey-rl4nx]

SHOUT OUT TO MIKOS CAUSE THERE IS HOPE!!!

[@jessicawirth1406]

Thank your for posting this video Mikko! I'm about to graduate as a teacher and I was thinking about teaching in a Waldorf School. I think you've just convinced me. Good luck with your journey around Europe. It will be great to see what you get up to. Jessie :)

[@MikkosAdventure]

Do it. Also the german lesson have proved to be very uselful to me lately. 😉

[@Nihal-wx3th]

I also went through 13 years of waldorfschool and its so interesting to hear your view about it.... and when it comes to eurythmie, yeah, I agree i always thought about it that it is kindaweird but also it is like thai chi.. but reality is, its a whole big mess....

[@charmyj90]

Thanks for sharing😊

[@raqueldoval3271]

I love this video! Thank you! 🙏🌈💫

[@Violetismyrealname]

Lmaooo 😅 the ADHD test is hilarious!

[@camelopardalis84]

After mandatory school (9 years here) I went to something similar to a high school (both less intellectually challenging, more practice oriented and with a focus on preparation for studies in the fields of education/pedagogy and nursing). In one or two out of six semesters in total we had one lesson of Eurythmy. Several of my classmates regularly missed this last Monday morning lesson because they had "headaches".

[@MikkosAdventure]

Those eurythmy classes were never popular in my school either. 😅

[@camelopardalis84]

+Mikko's Adventure Most of the time they bored me and/or made me slightly aggressive, although I can't really explain the latter. I had a comparable experience when I saw a woman with a pretty high and round forehead recently. It wasn't a particularly strange forhead, just of more than average height and roundness. I had this pretty strong impulse to punch her. I wasn't having a bad day or anything and the woman hadn't done anything remotely wrong, but nevertheless I wanted to punch her because of her forehead. I didn't do it (hopefully unsurprisingly for everybody reading this) and wondered what was wrong with me. I guess it was a slight moment of "this other being looks unfamiliar so it scares me so I need to render it incapable of hurting me" thinking in one of the evolutionary oldest parts of my brain.

[@MikkosAdventure]

Thanks for sharing! 🖖☺️

[@camelopardalis84]

+Mikko's Adventure You're welcome ;)

[@juns597]

You're so funny. Looking into sending my boy to a Waldorf school. I don't like the conventional method of teaching. He's still 4 months old tho. You've encouraged me to send him to a Waldorf school. 🤔

[@MikkosAdventure]

I'd definitely recommend Waldorf!

[@euphoria156]

4:22 - 4:42 What was the NEED of saying:-- "Shout out to all A$$holes out there", "A$$holes-Yayyyy! " ???!!! Thats "encouraging them to be Aholes, he made them look like Positive ppl. Instead he could only say, "There is hope" like he did and not say the encouraging other things abt them. He didnt even say that Parents need to do a better parenting with aholes cuz its basically parents who "create or encourage" aholism in their children ! He just left on the child that they can get better, but the time a child Realizes (like he himself now after growing up) that he's a ahole, he's done the damage to everyone surrounding him. all the classmates, teachers and EVERYONE he comes in contact with. He gives all so much stress EVERY SINGLE day that they dont Deserve! How could he take this so lightly, well, because he didnt have to deal with one FOR YEARS but he was the one. Whoever finds him funny saying these things and believes he's "RIGHT" in saying that.. then my wish for that person/s is, "MAY they have to deal with Aholes ALL their lives. Enjoy aholes "funny side" for life." Ameen.

[@jennifersaliba1061]

Thank you You answered my question!!!

[@Nina94771]

Great video and great points BUT can I just say that a kid with ADHD could ABSOLUTELY draw that on one school day, IF art and geometry happened to be special interestS and they went into hyper focus. The drawing is AWESOME btw

[@EvgeniyDolzhenko]

Damn, I have deleted my previous comment by mistake. All I wanted to say that this looks much more fun than a normal school, so even if the results are just comparable I would prefer going to such school than normal one. Thanks for sharing, and sorry for deleting old comment.

[@nickwalco]

what's the 2nd thing you didn't like?

[@nahmichelle]

Mikko, did you have any experience with the occult-y stuff Waldorf critics talk about?

[@MikkosAdventure]

Not really. There are fairytales in the early years, but I think that's a given.

[@dutchik5107]

I think they mainly talk about the spells. Which students just find boring. It seemed culty to me when i entered in 7th but it's really just boring. Seen as a moment to come to yourself and also form that group! Maybe shaking the teachers hand in the beginning if every class? The bit of food control with it organic stuff. Etc. Maybe choir. Which is meh. Once you learn a bit why. And how little shits kids give about it. You'll realise it ain't as culty as it seemed. Just a lot weirder.

[@misstaveras8028]

After around 1920 Stein based all his work in the persue of finding what makes a human being great and with it humans would thrive to something that was said to be a time of light. As you can see it sound mystical and yes he did somo work around the ocultism in ways to enrich one self. A better connection to the Cosmo and ones feelings etc.

[@emmyaddams1007]

♥️♥️wish the schools weren’t so expensive💰💰

[@elre6374]

They’re free in Sweden!

[@dw4939]

We can change this. Small likeminded communities simplifying the philosophies & getting to true, honest, good work ❣️❣️❣️ People of the world... RISE UP!!

[@miglara]

Hello, I am from Brazil and I would like to know more about Waldof. I have one children in the Waldof school and The opnion of a gradueted student is very important. One question: If you could came back in time, what kind of school you choose?

[@miglara]

You already ansered my question on the vídeo. Tks.

[@minarose3193]

you definately remind me of Aladdin

[@MikkosAdventure]

Haha😅 I guess I fit the role.

[@ugglare6267]

I have ADHD, i drew stuff like that all the time. It’s called hyper-focusing. Don’t spread disinformation about what people with ADHD can do and can’t do, please ☺️

[@MikkosAdventure]

Sorry about that. I shouldn’t. I’ve always thought that people with AD(H)D cannot do super boring and repetetive stuff. But yeah, many people have brought up hyperfocus in the comments.

[@samanbb11]

@@MikkosAdventure I'm 23 years old and was recently diagnosed with ASD (Aspergers) comorbid with ADD and I agree, I can totally do that, it actually helps a lot to relax the anxiety that comes with it. Is not about not being able to do super boring and repetitive stuff is about getting pretty distracted, being unable to focus *at times* and constantly forgetting stuff but you can also do things automatically even if you are thinking a lot of other stuff (and it is also considered a spectrum, so not all of people with AD(H)D are the same or will have the same struggles). Don't let yourself fall into stereotypes.

[@thegloriousmoodman2152]

@@samanbb11 Don’t let them diagnose you.

[@euphoria156]

FYI- There's NOTHING exist like ADHD etc, the "Doctor" who "created" this "health prob" said this HIMSELF before dying. He and other allopathy docs do such crimes for Big Pharma to make money by selling meds to ppl. its all politics. You have "ADHD" because you have been given Drugs and vaxins(allopathy) which are bad for human body and brain/

[@ugglare6267]

@@euphoria156 lol

[@ellenf.9111]

When you mentioned diversity, I thought you meant of people :) but you meant of subjects, also important. So I gather waldorf School in Finland is state funded and the parents pay extra for all the extra subjects and trips? In Holland there are differences in how much parents pay extra, depending on their income, is that the same in Finland? It is said that nowadays waldorf schools are considered a bit elitist (and white), because they are more expensive than regular schools. Which is quite funny, because waldorf School came about because a factory owner who knew Steiner wanted the children of his factory workers to get a good education. So that was that! It was not meant as an elitist thing but something for everyone, also children of poor backgrounds. It has a kind of social base.

[@lulufloresapapachamama6001]

I'm not sure how I arrived to this video but I loved it! Greetings from a Mexican Waldorf mom.

[@carolynclitheroe3588]

Arsehollery is a good word

[@crystalclear7329]

Assholery! Hahahahahahahahaaa.... Oh thank you for the comedy. 😂😂😂😂

[@laveritesijemens]

Can you please make a video about where in the world I can find a GOOD Waldorf School which is also free of charge? I know that in the Netherlands it’s free and supported by the public. Any other place? Do you know of any entity, like international organization, which can provide orientation about that?

[@MikkosAdventure]

Damn... In Finland it's definitely not free of charge. That aside, I don't think getting good stuff for free is how the world works. I don't want to be snarky, but also I actually don't have the information you asked.

[@ajodea1191]

I think you may have some misconseptions about ADHD, 4:10 have you ever heard of hyperfocus?

[@MikkosAdventure]

Never heard of hyperfocus - I looked it up. The thing is, I was a very restless child. It doesn't have to always be an disorder. I could do the schoolwork. I was just behaving very badly.

[@meganlangreck2488]

I think the definition of ADD / ADHD is constantly being expanded to encompass more children.

[@llillyiy]

Thank you for your comment! I learned about ADHD at college and that's when I realized I was struggling with that all my life. I learned that the main problem is when I have to learn something I am not that interested in. But I later read that people with ADHD can focus much better than others. That's hyperfocus! Now I found a tip "Don’t start anything you can get hyperfocused on close to bedtime or before you start something you’re likely to try to put off." I was wandering what's wrong with me, e.g. when I would have 3 hours to do something that would take 1-2 hours, I wouldn't even started it just because I had limited time. Now I finally know why :D I was afraid of getting into hyperfocus and missing that thing I need to go to in 3 hours. I think it is because when I was 8 I went to the dance classes but I would sometimes go to my friend's house to play and then lost track of time and missed my dance classes. Than my mom said I won't go to the dance anymore. Damn xD

[@TommyLikeTom]

It's important to realize that Steiner himself was a huge proponent of reforming systems that don't work, so if it is true that eurythmy or some aspect of Steiner education is proven to not work it should be updated.

[@haze5252]

Olin itse rudolf steiner koulussa ja pystyn samaistumaan kaikkeen mitä sanoit :D ja huomasin että teilläkin oli maatalousleiri, lappi ja me oltiin roomassa ja napolissa !

[@MikkosAdventure]

Kyl siinä oli paljon enemmän hyvää kuin huonoa.

[@haze5252]

Mikko's Adventure olitko säkin rudolfissa vai eliaskoulussa ?

[@jaskeliinijoksikin2218]

Mä vaan ootan että meet Espanjaan surffailemaan ja toteutat toivees

[@MikkosAdventure]

Kaikki aikanaan 😊 Ensimmäinen pääkohde on Ranska. Haluan oppia kieltä.

[@jaskeliinijoksikin2218]

Mikko's Adventure okei kai sieltä tulee videoita

[@MikkosAdventure]

Videoita tulee totta kai! 😉

[@santerit4779]

Jess matka videoita

[@Chelsea-qk4qq]

Oh my gosh, you are hilarious "I didn't have ADD, I was just an assh*le" 😂Cracking up!

[@MikkosAdventure]

These are the kind of things they teach you at Waldorf. 😅

[@Chelsea-qk4qq]

You’ve thoroughly convinced me to send my future kids there, then! I’ve always wanted hilarious assh*les 😂

[@Warzonebigdawgs]

😂😂😂😂

[@minarose3193]

Can you explain why the school does not offer only vegetarian meals? since Steiner was a vegetarian. Also the teachings are kharma and nature based so do they teach children that animals are sentient beings that we as humans should not abuse and kill?

[@MikkosAdventure]

I have no answer, except not all Rudolf Steiner’s teachings are followed to a tee in Waldorf. The system is flexible. There was always a good vegeterian option available though.

[@NyMpHika]

It does offer only vegetarian meals. At least in Slovenia they do.

[@kathringougassian2798]

Some parents just can't afford Waldorf

[@miloooo8128]

I’m not going to lie starting Waldorf school ruined my mental health

[@MikkosAdventure]

Sorry to hear that😔

[@hba2019]

Why? how?

[@curiousfiend1169]

What went wrong? Pls share, no judgement. I, too, struggle with mental health.

[@suegurney4666]

I have been involved in two initiatives both of which are thriving today but can understand how taxing it can be . However, it cannot be done without the support of other schools and the community.Well done for your courage .

[@kathinkadalseg6262]

Helle! Everything time I meget germans, they aresurptised to meget my german . Where did I learn so goodgerman so well. Iove Not only in english. Eurutmi? Learned to wave my arms😅 Norwegians usually uses their mouth, not arms. So fun, but boring. The piano and poetry was good. We did theatre triceps a year, though.

[@djungelskoglover69]

Well now days i think eliaskoulu is like the only one (at least in pk seutu) that has a 4 year lukio. Because all the school are broke.

[@MikkosAdventure]

The third year is kind of weird, so you need the extra year.

[@arusyakkarapetyan2610]

Can't afford waldorf school for my kids...

[@MikkosAdventure]

It's unfortunately pretty expensive :(

[@sofiuhk]

EURITHMY IS TORTUREEEEEEEEE LIKE GURL PLEASEE

[@MikkosAdventure]

It was not the best of fun

[@1tatike]

Hahaha same 2 dislikes about Steinerschool 😂

[@santerit4779]

Kiva että pidit koulustasi🤗

[@jaskeliinijoksikin2218]

sspanjelit the coker niin

[@MikkosAdventure]

Joo, oli siinä paljon hyvää 😊

[@MikkosAdventure]

Kyllä 😉

[@santerit4779]

Oot paras

[@MikkosAdventure]

Kiitos! 😛

[@ginabean9434]

No having to learn anything but anthroposophical bs? Until you discover life is actually everything but that. What was your personality type?

[@benbruhns192]

Eurithmy was the worst, I refused to do it in 7th grade. There was no way I was going to skip around in those fruity slippers

[@agnesfouche4788]

I suppose no christian teachings Right ? Cult dancing ???

[@Dewey_Boondye420]

why tf would you want your children indoctrinated with the Christian cults ideologies. it is one of the most toxic cults on the planet... i think waldorf schools on the otherhand look fabulous!

[@azaramoon4027]

I developed a phobia of schools, people, and life, but then I went to a state school. I dont share Steiners view , that the Caucasian race is the supreme race.

[@MikkosAdventure]

I'm not sure if Steiner saw it that way. He had a lot of weird ideas and thoughts. The schools can independently decide what ideas to implement. Sorry to hear about your phobia. :(

[@ladyinblack3398]

German is a hard sounding language. Not the prettiest language of the world.

[@meganlangreck2488]

Free to hate Eurythmy! 😄

[@johnossendorf9979]

Eurythmy had it's up's and downs. Useing the rods was my favorite. 32 years later, I still have my slippers.

[@meganlangreck2488]

So it's a mystery why American educators resent Waldorf 🤔😉

[@MikkosAdventure]

There's just so much weird rumors going around. The school system is also very different in the US anyway. Finland is quite an anomaly, when it comes to education. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bammlmWjZdCcick