Our Story
Where it All Began
I’m Lasni Motswagae, the owner and operator of Seeds of Knowledge.
When I began teaching, I had a passion for helping kids achieve big things. I am driven by the belief that every child has the power to succeed.
Simply put, we should not only teach children to read and write but also help them discover the immense potential of their minds and prepare them for the journey of learning.
I know that when we teach children essential academic skills, combined with the confidence they need, they will be unstoppable in their learning journeys!
As a classroom teacher, I often saw capable, intelligent children struggle and rapidly lose their self-confidence as soon as they encountered difficult or challenging material.
I saw children who wouldn’t engage in class discussions. I saw children who would act out, melt down or misbehave to avoid completing tasks.
I saw children who were struggling with anxiety that prevented them from enjoying all the new experiences that school had to offer.
You may recognise some of these scenarios.
It was at this point I began researching and implementing Growth Mindset strategies into my classes. I immediately noticed a difference! I was amazed that something as simple as changing the way I spoke about learning, combined with engaging learning experiences, could profoundly affect my students.
My First Steps
Once I realised how invaluable quality teaching and developing a growth mindset was, I started to dream about the even greater impact it could have beyond the classroom, where families reached out for help – in tutoring sessions.
When I started researching different tutoring systems, I was dismayed by how many operated as a one-size-fits-all booklet approach.
I knew something was missing!
In 2011 I launches Seeds of Knowledge. All my careful research and experience came together to produce a program that gives children the confidence to become motivated, inquisitive learners across all areas of their education journey.
The Now
Since then, through the word-of-mouth testimonies from my students’ parents, Seeds of Knowledge has expanded to three locations across Brisbane. I am supported by a team of excellent, passionate educators who are knowledgeable in growth mindset theory.
By creating and implementing The C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T Approach in tutoring sessions, I see dramatic changes in my students’ academic results and confidence.
Parents remark on the positive changes they see in their children’s attitude. One of my proudest tutor moments was witnessing a student received an award for achieving the biggest growth throughout the year! There is no greater reward that seeing a child thrive, proud of their own achievements.
I’ve taken these experiences and shared them with early learning centers, kindergartens and early childhood educators across the sector. I now sit on the Board of the Australian Tutors Association, giving me the opportunity to pass that knowledge to a whole new cohort of educators throughout Australia.
I truly believe all students deserve to experience that pride and sense of self-worth! Many simply need to develop the confidence to learn through their mistakes. Every child benefits from the extra care and attention of individualised, group tutoring with a qualified and experienced tutor.
See what our parents say below. They have been and will always be the best judges of what Seeds of Knowledge set out to achieve.
What our parents say!
"Lasni has changed our lives!"
We engaged Lasni at Seeds of Knowledge because our daughter required assistance with her maths. She lacked confidence in her learning and this created a massive road block of “I can’t”.
Lasni is caring, engaging, positive and supportive. She creates an environment where getting things wrong is a good thing… that mistakes make you grow.
She has helped our daughter immensely, and her attitude not only in Maths but all aspects of her schooling has improved 100%. She now loves to learn!
I cannot recommend Seeds of Knowledge enough. Lasni has changed our lives!
Zoe - Tarragindi
“I used to think that learning was hard…”
I love tutoring because it helps me get to where I need to be in class. I used to think that learning was hard, but now it is getting easier.
Lasni teaches me stuff step-by-step and makes it easier to understand.
Lexi - SoK student (10 yo)
“Happy to learn again, and happy to give things a go.”
Alex has only been going to SOK for a few weeks but I’ve seen a difference in him already. He is just happy to learn again, and happy to give things a go. His school teacher even pulled me aside to tell me the same thing.
Alex lately has been reading me a bedtime story and is proud of his ability which is really lovely to see.
Christine - Tarragindi
“Philosophy and the approach to teaching has been refreshing and engaging.”
Seeds of Knowledge was recommended to us by another parent.
We were looking for a tutor to help our daughter after reports from school that she was behind.
The Seeds of Knowledge philosophy and the approach to teaching have been refreshing and engaging.
Our daughter has been given life skills to help her stay focused, identify when she needs help and confidence to give things a go.
We are so thankful and pleased with the progress our daughter is now making in the classroom. Thank you Seeds of Knowledge!
Priscilla - Moorooka
“Confidence is improving, and he loves telling me about all the fun activities…”
My son absolutely loves attending Seeds of Knowledge. Lasni and her team are amazing.
His confidence is improving, and he loves telling me about all the fun activities he does during each session.
Vanessa - Corinda
"I could see she got so much out of it – confidence, learning and fun."
My daughter attended a weekly online class during COVID-19 homeschooling times and she absolutely loved it, she really looked forward to it.
I could see she got so much out of it – confidence, learning & fun. I would definitely recommend sending your child here for Tutoring. Since Covid-19 I now send my daughter weekly, she loves it!
Fleur - Greenslopes
“Thriving in his lessons and really does enjoy it.”
Seeds of Knowledge was recommended to us by a good friend. My husband and I noticed from parent-teacher interviews that our 9-year-old son needed support in writing. I was a little apprehensive at first, not knowing what to expect. My initial phone call to Lasni was informative, and she put me at ease immediately.
From our son’s assessment with Lasni to the weekly classes with Kerim, we know we made the right decision in enrolling him. The teachers of Seeds of Knowledge are incredible and so encouraging. Our son is thriving in his lesson and really does enjoy it. Thank you, Seeds of Knowledge!
Natalie - Fairfield
"...gain confidence in reading and writing"
Seeds of Knowledge helped my 6-year-old child to gain confidence in reading and writing.
Over 2 terms my child was able to improve from not really able to read or write to doing so with greater fluency.
Doanh - Salisbury
“He is so excited about coming back every Friday.”
Our son had the best morning at the Prep Readiness program. He is so excited about coming back every Friday.
Thank you for helping him feel comfortable! He hasn’t stopped talking about how exciting his morning was!
Liz - Brisbane
"More confidence in the classroom at school!"
My daughter has benefited a lot from her online classes.
Lasni kept her engaged and encouraged her all the time which transferred to her having more confidence in the classroom at school.
Sophia loves her time with Lasni!
Emma - Mt Gravatt
"We see his confidence..."
Our son had been struggling for a few years in school, and we were worried he was falling too far behind. Even his teachers were concerned and despite attempting to help as much as we could, we couldn’t make headway.
Bobby has improved in both maths and English since starting with Seeds of Knowledge and we see his confidence tackling new problems grow each day. Persistence is the key and that is what we are starting to see in Bobby after a few terms with Seeds of Knowledge tutoring.
Casper - Moorooka
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Tutoring and tutors for primary school children in English and Maths.
Fairfield
Christian Family Teaching Rooms
51 Cross Street, Fairfield Q 4103
Access the teaching rooms at the rear of the carpark off Sunbeam Street
Carina
The Salvation Army Teaching Space
202 Gallipoli Road Q Carina Heights
Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly Uniting Church Teaching Space – Anzac Hall
74 Station Road Q Indooroopilly
(directly opposite Indooroopilly Shopping Centre)
