The Waldorf Program, is an art-based curriculum focussing on rhythm, movement, drawing , painting, poetry and drama. The program was developed by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) and influenced by John Dewey. Steiner and Dewey believed that activities planned according to children’s needs, interests and abilities support the development of the whole child. “Contrary to the thinking of many educators, Steiner pointed out that teachers do not provide experiences for students” (Driscoll & Nagel 2005, p.152). Teachers do not provide experiences, they supply conditions such as materials, space and schedules ,that art-based programs help the development of the whole child. The art-based curriculum makes the need for an aesthetically pleasing environment
