KINDLING has ended as a published journal, but its wisdom lives on. Find out how to access back issues, and how Issue 50 will reach our early childhood members.

The conference programme will draw on the knowledge and creativity that already lives within Steiner Waldorf school and kindergarten communities; the organisers are keen to hear from kaiako who have something from their own practice to share.

Rose Ring Kindergartens are seeking a warm, collaborative and enthusiastic qualified ECE kaiako to join their teaching team for a six-month fixed-term maternity leave position, with the possibility of extension.

Study for a Doctor of Education at AUT — a practice-led doctorate, with Steiner education topics warmly welcomed.

Miro House kindergarten open day to celebrate 100 years of Steiner Waldorf early childhood education on Saturday 19 September, 9-11am.

Kuaotunu celebrates 100 years of Steiner Waldorf early childhood education with an open day on Saturday 5 September.

Edinburgh Steiner School is seeking an inspirational qualified Steiner Waldorf teacher to teach our Class 4 starting latest January 2027.

You’re welcome to the special little village in the big city to celebrate the 100 year of Waldorf/Steiner Early Childhood around the World.

Steiner Waldorf early childhood education turns 100 this year, and Four Seasons Kindergarten is throwing open their gates to celebrate — Saturday 5th September, 11am–1pm.

Visit Taikura Kindergarten on Saturday 5 September from 9am-11am in celebration of 100 years of Steiner Waldorf ECE in the world.

Willowsong, Pātūtahi, Gisborne is opening it’s doors to celebrate 100 years of Steiner Waldorf early childhood education in the world.

Kindergartens and EC centres around Aotearoa invite you to celebrate 100 years of Steiner Waldorf ECE on Saturday 5th September. More info….

Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School is seeking an experienced and creative high school mathematics teacher with an interest in Steiner/Waldorf education.

Notes from a collective e-gathering of ECE kaiako: How do we initiate a conversation with whānau about their child’s observed signs of neurodiversity?

Never forget that firstly you are the role model and then the practical care and recognition you give to each child, they are then able to share with each other…

During the first seven years of life, foundations are laid for later learning and development, including life-long physical, socio-emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. The transition that manifests at the end of this period, before the house begins to be built on the foundations, is one of the more significant.

Learn about the value of creating a social story for a child as an evidence-based and inclusive educational tool.

A sweet finger play for young children, combining a simple poem with a little creature made from a piece of cloth.

Interested in a journey to become a qualified Steiner Waldorf teacher? Want to know more about the philosophy that kaiako work from in our early childhood settings around the country?

Interested in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood professional and personal development? Read more about the history and offerings available…