This term in Class 3 – 4, we have had the privilege of working with Kiara to make some gorgeous felt dolls. The children have designed and begun to sew their very own unique dolls, and each doll is taking on its own character stitch-by-stich. Handwork is a core part of the Steiner curriculum and supports the children to find joy in creating things that are both useful and beautiful. Handwork builds on hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, patience, perseverance, focus, creativity, and resourcefulness. I have enjoyed listening to the children excitedly plan out which accessories their dolls will need to have and how to make them. I’m sure that they can’t wait to show off their completed dolls at the end of the Term.
Lesley has been teaching in Primary and Early Childhood settings for over 13 years, and has taught in schools in
both Australia and the UK. Lesley has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and Master of Teaching
(Early Childhood), Foundations Course in
Rudolf Steiner Education (ECF), Introduction to Forest Schooling (Australia) and has
experience holding space for Bush Kindy groups in the Blue Mountains.
“Steiner education allows me to connect my two passions; art and teaching. I enjoy supporting children to find
meaning, identity and purpose through their connection to community, spirit and the natural world.”
