Who was Rudolf Steiner?
A window into the life and work of Rudolf Steiner who inspires the education in Steiner Waldorf early childhood and schools around the earth.
Anthroposophical NZ Youth Section
A festival created by young people, for young people, to connect, grow, and dive into the fascinating world of anthroposophy.
New SEANZ Website
The new SEANZ website offers opportunity to learn and connect with the wider Steiner Waldorf communities in Aotearoa
Waekura Update
Waekura is the working group of kaiako and early childhood leaders who meet three times a year to advocate and support early childhood in Aotearoa.
The role of the world's religions
The Christian element of Waldorf education is above all about the fact that an attitude of genuine philanthropy should have an effect on the lessons. For Steiner, being tolerant of people of other faiths is not just toleration, but rather an active interest in the thoughts of others. Read an article by Albert Schmelzer here.
Simplicity Parenting
Small, Doable Steps to a Simpler, More Connected Home Life
Revolutionary parenting tools to help create the life you want for you and your family.
Zealand Steiner Teacher Diploma(Early Childhood) (NZSTD-EC)
We will continue our training journey with seminar 4 in Titirangi in January 2025.
The work of the Waekura working group on behalf of the early childhood movement in Aotearoa
The work of Waekura throughout the year
Vignette Taikura and Kereru Kindergartens in Hastings
Kia ora e te whānau o ngā hau e whā,
Taikura and Kererū kindergartens are busy, especially in the gardens.
Handwork in the kindergarten, a topic close to my heart
This article is based on my knowledge of child development and my experience of having been a handwork teacher, early childhood teacher and adult educator in Steiner/Waldorf education for 30+ years.
We have a Facebook page!!
We invite anyone working in early childhood to join the Facebook group where resources are shared and you can connect with others.
From Edith’s Desk
I have started a new heading in the last newsletter, called ‘Vignettes from around the country’. I have become aware that writing articles for the newsletter often seems one street too far.