MONTESSORI VS WALDORF: The Differences You NEED To Know!

CHAPTERS:
1:00 1 Sentence Comparison
1:40 Role of the Teacher
2:45 Developmental Breakdowns
3:16 Classroom ages
3:38 Play
4:56 Fantasy
6:20 Fairy Tales
7:20 Core Academics
8:10 Atmosphere/ Aesthetic
11:15 Materials
11:55 Esoteric + Spiritual beliefs

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Wondering what the difference is between montessori and waldorf? Discover how Montessori education differs from Waldorf education, including things to look out for at Steiner schools.

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[c.c.l.]

I definitely want to pick and choose between the two philosophies for my own kids. I can't imagine taking out fantasy or taking out early reading. I was a very precocious reader myself and was actually writing my own fantasy stories by 6.

[theculturedkidlanguages]

Oh gosh I love that you're sharing this coz there is so much confusion around the differences here. I had no idea about the dark underbelly about these educational philosophies.

[nkamilla]

Waldorf/Montessori teacher here! I HIGHLY suggest taking ur kid to either one school ESPECIALLY primary school

[evgeniialitvina]

Wow, that was really educational! I first heard of Waldorf school from Ashley (Hapa Family), but she never mentioned those esoteric aspects of it. Then recently I started reading the "Drama Queen" by Sara Gibbs and she actually described her childhood in antroposophical society including her attending a Steiner school. Honestly, that was kinda shocking for me as I (due to never looking for any details on Waldorf myself) got used to think of Waldorf as somewhat close to the Montessori school but with better focus on imagination. I'm so curious to dive into details of both now!

Thank you for the video, looking forward to watching the next ones!

[zhaniyabekbau]

3:13 about teeth. My grandmother is cardiologist and grandfather surgeon. Both doctors. And they said that when child loses their first tooth it is when they are ready to go to school. (In my country it is a popular debate when to send a child to school 5? 6? 7?) So they said that this is how doctors tell when to start formal education.
Although I never heard pediatrician’s opinion on that. It is interesting to know that both Montessori and Steiner had same opinion. And Montessori was a pediatrician (if I remember correctly) I don’t know if Steiner had medical background.

[PrplElephants]

I’d love more information on how you introduce fairy tales and books in your family!!

[agnesfouche]

Why do the word demonic appears with Waldorf school and do they tap into spiritual realms ?

[dddave]

Thank you for a very informative and interesting video. I don’t know anything about Montessori but, I taught in Waldorf Education for 20 years and I found nothing here to object to. I wasn’t sure whether you said that anything regarding Anthroposophy is taught in Waldorf Schools. It isn’t. That would be indoctrination and thus a violation of WE’s mission to educate the student towards freedom and independent thinking. Although WE students do learn ABOUT the world’s great religions, religion of any kind as a belief system is not supposed to be taught in Waldorf Schools. Again, thank you very much for this excellent presentation.

[Hitogata]

My son's Montessori classroom looks very cozy and homely, in my opinion! Thought I do agree, as a designer, that the colour palette of the materials is a bit outdated and could use a modern update 😆
As an Atheist the more I learn about these methods the more I love Montessori and dislike Waldorf 😅
You said religion is not a part of it, but Waldorf seems to be very spiritual. For me spiritual and religious are the same thing.
I'm very curious as how your daughter was developing anxiety over things being too realistic? And what you mentioned about how to introduce fantasy books. I actually really liked some advice you gave about books before! Like how you mentioned you tape some specific pages in the lovevery books and explained why and it makes a lot of sense! So, even thought I see you leaning more towards Waldorf, I'm curious as what more you have to say about books! 🙂

[julianachang]

I think you should do more study and visit more Montessori classroom around the world before you make your video. In Montessori classroom, we do use color coded system in the materials or in different curriculums. Children also have a chance to make their materials especially in the cultural areas where they can use play dough to make landforms. And one of the big thing about Montessori is that we want to give our children the real life experience so the materials they use are as real as the ones adults use in real life and they learn to handle them with care. Montessori classrooms also have cooking classes where we do real cooking with real utensils and stove and oven. Children also develop care of self and care if the environment by washing their own plates and utensils after eating or washing tables or cleaning cloths. Children in Montessori school have lots of outdoor playtime and nature time to explore natures from zoology to botany. Our children learn about solar system, the relation of the sun, earth and moon, to all the continents and the countries and cities to their home. They are encouraged to learn all about the world whatever they are interested. They have a good concept of quantity in relation to the number symbols and as a result, they learn to solve simple mathematical problems at a young age, this also helps to build logical thinking. Because they learn language in order to help expressing themselves, they are able to create story with their imagination. They understand the difference between story and fantasy. They still enjoy story based play but at the same time they long for learning real knowledge about this world. Children’s mind are like a sponge. They can understand many things as long as we are willing to explain to them. And it is in their nature to want to know the facts around them, they want to do the things we do. Give them the choice of going to the farm and play with animals or to dig out potatoes, or just stay in a fantasy-liked room to play Cinderella, 10/10 would want to go to the farm to play with the animals and dig or plant in the garden because this give them a sense of belonging and also confidence which are greatly needed to develop social emotional skills as well as executive functions. Those who say Montessori education is cold, please do your research, observe more Montessori classroom, interview successful people who attended Montessori school when they were young before making such misleading and irresponsible comments.

[autobotdiva]

if i could switch to montessori but they are a far drive

[saintamerican]

Got it, montessori is too dull for creativity and waldorf schools are demonic.
Im going to do walCHRISTIANssori over herrrr :-)

[jacquelineyu]

some of these facts you described in your video are not true, please do more research, it could be rather misleading to some outsiders