Te Wiki o te Reo Maori
Ake Ake Ake A FOREVER LANGUAGE Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori...

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Physically Active Play
Physically active play engages gross motor skills; these are the movements we make with large muscles, like those in your legs, arms and torso....

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Celebration and Awareness Days in September
Through September, we'll be recognising and celebrating the following days: 1st September – Father’s Day 14-21st...

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Family Recipe - Vegetable Fritters with Kumara Chips
This delicious recipe is a great way to serve a variety of vegetables for the whole family/whānau! Serves: 4      Cooking time: 35...

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Fun Ideas: Story Puppets
Puppets can be used on the finger, the hand, on a string, or on a stick. Puppets can be integrated into a range of activities, e.g. during mat time...

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Puppets Ngaa karetao
Learning occurs in many ways. Some children/tamariki are auditory learners, some are sensory, some are kinesthetic/tactile, meaning they need to...

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Games With Rules
The ability for children to maintain attention and avoid getting distracted, to sit still and listen, to remember instructions, and to keep track of...

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Celebration and Awareness Days in August
Through August, we'll be recognising and celebrating the following days:   4-10th August – Cook Islands Māori Language...

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Family Recipe - Spaghetti and Meat Balls
The whole family can be involved making this, and younger children can practice their fine motor skills using tongs to serve the meatballs and...

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Fun Ideas: Fine Motor Activities
We can support children with a variety of fun games and activities that can assist with fine motor muscle development. This month, our...

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