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From the blog
An explanation of the Circle of Security International parenting course and the importance of delight in me for children's self worth and confidence.
Steiner educator Vanessa Fountain shares why fewer, open-ended toys help children thrive – plus gentle, practical steps to simplify toys at home.
Reflections on the Harvard study of adult development — why the quality of our relationships matters more than almost anything else for children and adults.
Why doing nothing is one of the most important things a child can do. A Steiner reflection on unstructured play and the deep work of childhood at WCSS.
Why personal growth never stops — exploring the Steiner view that 'becoming' is a lifelong journey for children, parents and educators alike.
Why free, imaginative play matters more than ever — exploring how protected play time shapes children's wellbeing, creativity and future capability.
Inside the morning circle — the songs, verses and rhythms that begin every day in a Steiner kindergarten and ground young children for learning.
A reflection on the question 'what is Steiner enough?' — and why striving, humility and walking the path matter more than any measure of orthodoxy.
Circle time isn't just for kindergarten. Why daily movement, song and rhythm continue all the way through the Steiner primary years — and what they build.
How the Steiner curriculum mirrors the changing developmental stages of childhood, growing with your child from Kindergarten through to Class 6.