Handwashing
One of the goals in Te Whāriki in the Strand Wellbeing Mana atua, is “children experience an environment where their health is...

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Music and Movement
The Ministry of Education notes that children are born into a world of sound and movement. Music helps their intellectual, imaginative, emotional,...

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Teaching With Intent
The Early Childhood Education Curriculum, Te Whāriki, notes “children learn through play: by doing, asking questions, interacting with others,...

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The Format of Te Whariki
Following the introduction of the revised Early Childhood Education curriculum, Te Whāriki, we continue our journey exploring how this document is...

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Keeping Teeth Healthy
Looking after your child’s baby teeth can help ensure their adult teeth come through healthy and strong. Your child’s first teeth (also...

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Supporting Literacy
Supporting children to become ‘literate’ is multidimensional.  The Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki references children...

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Healthy Lunchboxes
Spending the day learning and playing requires the right sort of fuel.  Good nutrition can lead to better concentration and improved learning as...

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Summer Family Fun
Summer is a great time to spend outdoors with family and friends.  Here’s some great activity ideas for young children and the whole...

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Christmas Message
I would personally like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all our Educators, families and staff involved with Nurtured at...

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Safety Around Water
Nurtured at Home has a Water Safety Policy to keep children safe in care.  Over the summer holidays, here’s some important information for...

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