News And Events
Festive Season
The holiday and festive season is upon us. It’s a great opportunity to make ornaments and gifts for family and whānau. Recyclable...
Be Sun Smart
Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap. Being sun smart means protecting your skin and eyes from the sun’s damaging rays (UV radiation). You can...
The Strands of Te Whariki
At Nurtured at Home, our Visiting Teachers are supporting Educators to implement the revised version of the Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki,...
Oral Language
Oral language is the basis of most social interaction in life. We use oral language to convey information to other people, develop mutual...
Supporting Children In Care
The Ministry of Education has produced a document “Supporting Children in Care”. This guide was designed to assist Kaiako working...
The Importance of Play
Following on from our August blog, and the Ministry of Health’s Active Play Guidelines for Under-Fives, here we discuss why play is important...
Sensory Play with Playdough
The Ministry of Education notes that playdough is a safe and soothing material. When children work with playdough, there is no right or wrong...
Outings Health and Safety
We’re officially in Spring, so it’s a good time to be prepared for inclement weather. At Nurtured at Home playgroups, nature walks,...
