The Art of Waldorf Education
Waldorf education was established by Austrian philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner (1861 – 1925). In addition to developing new methods of agriculture, architecture, and medicine, Steiner recognized the need for a more holistic approach to education. Understanding that intellect, emotion, and spirituality all contribute to a healthy child's development, he created a pedagogy that incorporated these elements in a more nurturing and integrative manner than conventional education techniques. As a result, Waldorf education encourages equal growth in all three of these areas, rather than focusing solely on the intellectual capacities of children. In this way, it allows children to develop into emotionally healthy, well-rounded individuals. This innovative curriculum has proven its effectiveness around the globe for over 80 years, and today there are more than 700 schools in 46 countries worldwide.

Opening Ceremony
Each May, on the first day of school, the teachers, staff, parents and children gather together in the playground for Tashi Waldorf School 's opening ceremony.

After the principal gives a welcome speech, the Class 3 students present each of the Class 1 students with a flower, and lead them by the hand to their teacher.

Tashi Teacher Training
Tashi Teacher Training was established in March 2000 as part of the Children of Nepal's vision to spread the concepts and practices of early childhood education in Nepal . The program aims to give educators a practical understanding of early childhood education based on the Waldorf method, integrated with the cultural heritage of the Himalayas . Trainees study the fundamental and philosophical bases of the Waldorf method and practice a combination of classical Waldorf arts and traditional Nepalese arts. At the same time, they gain practical teaching experience in the kindergartens.

The training is open to both existing teachers and those wishing to pursue a career in early childhood education. In this way a wider number of children are reached.

Currently the teacher training program runs on a part-time basis. We envisage running a full time diploma course in early childhood education in conjunction with a local and a foreign university. As a member of the Waldorf International Kindergarten Association we are also working within their criteria.

Over the past seven years a number of seminars on early childhood education were conducted by an international faculty of Waldorf teacher trainers who volunteer their time. The seminars run outside of school hours to enable both new students and existing teachers to participate. The seminar program has been very well received and attended by the educational community in the Kathmandu Valley . To date, 250 educators have attended 15 seminars, and 40% of these attendees have returned for multiple seminars.