The Seven-Year Life Cycles of Child Development

At the beginning of the 20th century, Rudolf Steiner, the great seer and philosopher, and also the founder of Waldorf education, put forward the theory of the seven-year life cycle of human development, from grandchild to school child, to adolescence, to adulthood and so on until the end of life. Each life cycle directly correlates with developmental opportunities and physical and mental challenges. Understanding major developmental milestones in the early stages of a child's life will help you raise them better.

In this video, you will learn about these life cycles and how Waldorf education approaches each of the seven-year cycles of a child's development.