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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Fine Motor Skills
'Motor skills' describes the ability to control and coordinate movements. This can include fine motor control (e.g. small movements of the...

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Benefits of Routines
Small ratios in a home-based setting enables children’s individual routines from home to be supported. This can help tamariki to settle into...

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Celebration and Awareness Days in July
Through July, we'll be recognising and celebrating the following days:   7-13th July – Kiribati Language Week 10th July –...

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Family Recipe - Hash Brown Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a family-friendly recipe staple, and in this version, we’ve swapped the classic mashed potato top for a crispy, golden...

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