This is Steiner's most concise and clear presentation
of the three 7-year developmental stages of childhood
and their implications for a truly human education.
For years, whenever people new to Waldorf education
have asked, "What should I read first?" this is the book
we recommend. It remains at the top of our list for
those wanting to understand the anthroposophic view
of human development.

• he Education of the Child in the Light of Spiritual Science,?essay
• eaching from a Foundation of Spiritual Insight,?Berlin, May 14, 1906
• ducation in the Light of Spiritual Science,?Cologne, December 1, 1906
• ducation and Spiritual Science,?Berlin, January 24, 1907
• nterests, Talent, and Educating Children,?Nuremberg, November 14, 1910
• nterests, Talent, and Education,?Berlin, January 12, 1911