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The Importance of Play

Playful interactions with loving, patient parents or caregivers are more beneficial than lots of toys. Play isn’t something children do when...

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The Natural Environment

Last year, Nurtured at Home Visiting Teachers attended professional development on the benefits of children engaging in play in the natural...

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Baking

Baking with children is a socially interactive experience, as children gain valuable life skills.  As adults, we guide, support, and explain...

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Matariki

Throughout June, Matariki will be celebrated at Nurtured at Home playgroups and activity ideas shared with Educators in their homes. Here’s...

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Managing Risks

At Nurtured at Home, Educators can provide challenging environments for children to test their skills. Providing opportunities for children to...

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Screen Time

In January 2019, a report produced by the University of Auckland for the Ministry of Social Development was released about “Effects of Screen...

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Road Safety Practices

Nurtured at Home provides Educators with hi-viz vests for children to wear for safety when exploring out and about in the community. One of the many...

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Pre-writing Shapes

You may have seen children make “marks” on paper using crayons, pens or paints, such as simple dots, lines or circles. These are known as...

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New Zealand Sign Language Week

New Zealand Sign Language is celebrated 6-12th May 2019. Nurtured at Home's resource for Educators this month is laminated sheets for Educators...

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Hygiene Practices

As we head into Winter we may consider how we promote and role model hygiene practices for children in care. At Nurtured at Home, children are...

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