Kindness-Strength-Love

Kindness-Strength-Love

Seeds for a Healthy Unfolding

100 Years Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

100 years of Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education seems to be a very good reason to gather and celebrate the life of those who planted the first seeds for this impulse and those who kept watering the plants over 100 years, and to harvest together the fruits that their immense, devoted effort and commitment has given to the lives of thousands of children around the world. 

Furthermore, we want to focus on childhood today and explore the needs and possibilities of the future. How can we plant new seeds for all children to grow and be able to find and accomplish the intentions they came for in this life? How can we develop awareness, trust, and courage altogether within ourselves? 

For this to happen, we need to join hands around the world and weave a strong social mantle that will protect the children in the early years, allowing them to unfold surrounded by Kindness, Strength, and Love. We are excited to invite you to the World Early Childhood Conference at the Goetheanum from April 8th to 12th, 2026.

Registration will open in September! Meanwhile, you can find important information on the theme, schedule, and registration fees HERE to start preparing your travels. Please forward this invitation to all your colleagues and spread the word!

We are looking forward to seeing you in Dornach.

Warmest wishes,

The Conference Preparation Group

On behalf of the Council of IASWECE and the

Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum

Artwork by Sylvia Zillig