Little Waldorf Approach -Tess Saker

26/09/2026

Over the last 4 weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside the kindergarten teaching team at Sesame Lane Regency Street. I couldn’t have been more impressed with their dedication to improving for the little people in their care.

12/09/2026

Spring is here in Queensland Australia 🌷

There is nothing quite like having your own homegrown flowers all through the house!

06/09/2026

30/08/2026

Recently we have been spending one day each week of our homeschooling at the library. It’s lovely and quiet, has no harsh artificial lighting, a variety of spaces to utilise and an abundance of resources. Each week they speculate on why there is such a strong security presence, thieves after priceless books, criminal page tear-ers, perhaps someone keeps spilling drinks on books…? Truthfully, there is just a touch of Jerry Springer type action on occasion 🫣

09/08/2026

“Never feel sorry for raising dragon slayers in a time where there are actual dragons”. -Unknown.

I often hear parents speak of their sorrow for our children growing up in the world as it is at present. My answer is always the same. Now more than ever we need to be imparting confidence and raising children who can think freely & critically. Those who stand up for those who can’t. The loud, the strong, the wild. For in the years to come, it will be those children who change the world.

06/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week ❤️

This was captured 9 years ago. I was nursing Phoenix and pregnant with Petal. And all these years later I am now nursing Sylvie.

I have breastfed all 5 of my babies to term. My love for breastfeeding lead me to specialise in preconception, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting education/support. I’m a certified birth doula, a breastfeeding councillor and a preconception-7 years Anthroposophical specialist, all of which walk hand in hand with my early childhood degree and strongly influence my teaching.

11/06/2026

Question: “why is there so little Rudolf Steiner theory about Waldorf early childhood education for children under 3?”

In short, 100 years ago children under 3 were almost always at home.

In Waldorf philosophy, early childhood education commences with kindergarten and children under the age of 3 are thought to be best nurtured at home. Rudolf Steiner emphasised that young children are highly sensitive to their environment and learn primarily through imitation. Being in a quiet, rhythm-based, and loving home environment was considered to be ideal for their delicate physical and spiritual development.

While the primary recommendation was, and may still be, to keep very young children at home with a primary caregiver, modern social and economic needs have led to out of home care becoming a necessity for many.

According to the International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education there are currently close to 2000 Waldorf early childhood services located in 75 countries worldwide.

If you are working with children under 3 in out of home care or are seeking care, a setting should ideally closely mimic a peaceful home, prioritising gentle attachment, natural toys, and time in nature.

30/05/2026

Sometimes it’s not what you do in life, so much as how many you can inspire…

It was an honour to open yesterday as the first of 4 wonderful speakers at the Power of Presence event. I was able to share my passions with the most exceptional group of teachers and educators as the wind howled and swirled around us.

28/05/2026

Purposeful Work

“Children thrive in an environment filled with love, warmth, and joyful purpose. It shapes their physical and emotional development deeply”. -Rudolf Steiner

In a Waldorf settings, purposeful work goes far beyond just getting things done. It’s actually seen as a foundational part of how children learn, grow, and develop into capable, confident human beings. Waldorf education emphasises learning through imitation, hands on experiences, and meaningful activity. And Waldorf teachers serve as living examples for children to imitate. Tasks like mending toys or folding laundry aren’t simply chores, they are opportunities for children to observe and absorb the rhythms, care, and joy that adults bring to their work.

Children are incredibly perceptive, and they imitate not just actions, but the attitudes and intentions behind them. As a teacher or parent of young children, through these tasks, you are shaping their physical and emotional development deeply.

23/05/2026

I had the pleasure of walking through Sesame Lane Kippa Ring - Regency Street with Manager Stacey and Educational Mentor Mandy, in preparation for the Power of Presence event Saturday 30th of May.

Being able to observe environments in action, provides powerful insight into what professional development content is going to be most valuable.

The soft music, the dim lights, the bare feet pattering over rainy puddles, told the most beautiful story. The warm, home like spaces left me forgetting I was in a large centre. A truely lovely space.

I look forward to sharing insights into Rhythm and Ritual, in what will surely be a most amazing day.