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Are Classrooms Becoming Harder to Manage?
“Absolutely”, says internationally renowned parenting author and teacher Lou Harvey-Zahra.
“Teachers are struggling everywhere to manage classrooms. There may be more tricky behaviours than ever before. It’s a struggle and many teachers come into their role without enough support or training in dealing with difficult, challenging behaviours”.
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Finding Paradise in the Metropolis
Last week, we enjoyed a visit by Ebba Bodame, a leading Steiner educator with nearly 48 years experience in the realm of early childhood.
We talked about the upcoming Spring and living in the city. Contrary to what some may believe, the city can still provide abundant opportunities for families to celebrate Spring.
... Ebba had many practical tips to help city parents bring "a sense of paradise" to their everyday family life. With Spring only a few weeks away, we thought it timely to record her insights.
"Dare to embrace simplicity and make things simple. Take a little time out and open your eyes to nature. Children will only open their hearts to nature if they see their parents enjoy and be in awe of her. Collect some bark, some leaves, some feathers, a sprig of wattle. It is amazing what one can find in a lane, in a city park, even in a crack in the wall. Even here nature can be found if one is undistracted and open to seeing".
Children love to forage and collect. A simple seasonal table can be prepared at home and covered with a few Spring treasures, a budding flower in a small vase, for example. Using beeswax, children can shape a little nest, some tiny eggs and a bird. At night we can light a candle.
Ebba's words inspire us to weave the Steiner impulse into our family lives wherever we may live. Being undistracted is key. As Ebba reminds us, " To your great surprise, when you take some time out with your children to find Spring, some paradise in the city, you'll find your inner world will feel better too. Us adults all have an inner child within us and it is willing to be awakened".
Ebba has recently authored a book, "Early Childhood Wisdom" which will be featuring on our Facebook shortly.
Image credit, Annie Spratt on Unsplash
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Lorien Novalis is hosting their annual Spring Fair. This year's theme is beautifully inspired by Spring, 'Bees and Blossoms'. See below for event details.

The GAP Project presents: Social Entrepreneur Workshop; Reimagining Money & Building Culture Change. With John Bloom on August 8th - 9th 2018 see events page for further details. SYDNEY & ENVIRONS ANTHROPOSOPHY Steiner anthroposophy discussion group Independent Anthroposophical Research Examination ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SPIRITUAL SCIENCE Anthroposophical Initiatives

Get a taste of John Bloom's workshops next week, with this clip, talking about three folding and the flow of transaction.

Coming up next week, have you registered? @John Bloom, Vice President, Organisational Culture at RSF Social Finance in San Francisco, where he has developed innovative philanthropic programs and contributed to the organisation’s thought leadership in the field of social finance. As part of his work at RSF he has been developing and facilitating conversations and programs that address the intersection of money and spirit in personal and social transformation and has been actively involved with helping to develop the CSA model and awareness of biodynamic agriculture across the US. Join us as John speaks to reimagining money and building culture change, to drive social entrepreneur projects. #thegapproject #johnbloom #threefolding #social #bethechange

If you have been thinking about booking in to the ever popular #Positive #Discipline: Effective and Caring Behavioural Management with Lou Harvey-Zahra the next course is on Saturday, 22 September 2018 – 9.30am to 4.30pm at Sydney Rudolf Steiner College, 307 Sussex St, CBD Sydney. Individuals: $300. see the benefits of this NESA course in the article below.

The power of storytelling is well known in Steiner schools where the curriculum has a rich narrative base. This article explores why the power of story is needed more than ever. #storytelling #earlychildhood #steinereducation #imagination #creativenarrative #steinerteachertraining #steinerprofesionaldevelopment

Warrah fair is just around the corner.. pop it in your diaries!

The wonderful Lou harvey Zara , tutor for our NESA endorsed Positive Discipline with Lou Harvey Zara has a new children's book: 'Through the Rainbow': A very sacred and special birthday story for children (and parents tend to cry too!) All profits are going to charity - Eugemot Orphanage - Ghana and Happily Made - Cambodia
Order your copy now and it will be sent Monday: www.skiptomylouparenting.com/shop/... $29.95, plus flat rate postage. Skip to my Lou
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**** Change of date**** for those of you who wanted a weekend intensive, the wonderful Nicole Ostini has now made that happen! Niki Read, Rebecca J Bates

Learn how knitting can support primary learning while earning NESA PD points and taking home a host of skills and ideas to engage in your classroom. See our NESA courses for more details.?

Educators value art as an integral part of the #primary #curriculum and can readily identify the positive influence it has on children’s #development. Art practice has been shown to nurture creative thinking and to strengthen #problem-solving and critical thinking skills – but best practice and expertise in teaching art in the primary years is only possible when teachers feel confident in their subject matter.

The tool of the #teacher is the #voice. The voice can inspire and enliven, facilitating an engaging learning experience for students of all ages.
However the voice should not be taken for granted – numerous studies have identified certain #vocations, including teachers, as being at higher risk of occupational voice disorders. A study of teachers in South Australia showed 16% of teachers reporting voice problems on the day of the survey, with 20% reporting problems during the current year, with females twice as likely to report problems than males (1998, Russell et al…).

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