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Celebrating Matariki
Whakanuia te tau hou Māori, 19 o Pipiri ki 11 o Hōngongoi 2021. Through June and July, we have been celebrating Matariki in a variety of ways at...
Science in the Early Years
The Education Review Office (ERO) has published a report “Shining a Light on Science”. Last year, Nurtured at Home discussed science in a...
Open Ended Play
Has your child ever received an amazing toy, only to be more excited about the box, bubble wrap or cardboard surrounding it than the actual toy...
Matariki 2021
Matariki symbolizes the Māori new year under the Māramataka - Lunar Calendar. The word Matariki comes from Ngā Mata o te Ariki, Tāwhirimātea...
The Importance of Attachment
The relationship and bonds you form with your child is important for them to feel safe, secure, and loved in an environment that encourages them to...
Learning Outcomes
He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea. A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish. New Zealand/Aotearoa’s...
Sensory Kete
Sensory play is “food for the brain” because stimulating the senses sends signals to children’s brains that help strengthen the...
Provocation
Provocations are deliberate and thoughtful decisions made by Kaiako to extend the interests of children. Provocations in early childhood education...
