Along with Waldorf educational philosophy, no official education or teaching should be done during the first seven years of life of a child. Children of this age, should be part of the daily routine at home, and help their parents with such things as cooking, weaving, be involved in arts and crafts and to listen to all types of music. Waldorf education in all age groups, especially during the first seven years, is mostly based on the regular telling of oral folk tales from memory. Grimm's Fairy Tales play a significant role in Waldorf education because of Steiner's beliefs. Recently a lot of parents have had anxieties about the graphic nature of several tales of Grimm. The fairy tales became frequently used because of the morals based themes that the majority of Grimm's tales have. Fairy tales of other authors can be used as well.
The use of open ended toys made of different natural materials like wood, wool, and silk is preferred in all age groups. Creating toys by themselves children develop their imagination.
In the early years of education especially in the first grade, home educators are the major source of learning for their children but not textbooks. According to the Waldorf education the younger children learn mainly with the help of imitation, watching and working with a teaching parent developing suitable abilities. In high school, students are exposed to the philosophies of people and learn about the positive impact of a person on human history.
The arts also play an important role in the child’s education, even if students have no particular talent they can still create something. As a result, students realize that they have the capability to learn new skills, even in areas they suppose difficult for them to manage. | 
