Fun Ideas: Visual Arts
For many Pacific peoples, art, culture, and daily life are connected. Most importantly, identity, language, and culture are at the forefront of...

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The Arts Ngaa Toi
“The arts” is the collective term for four disciplines; music, dance, visual arts, and drama. For preschool children, the arts play a...

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Outdoor Play
As we head into the Winter months, we can be prepared for outdoor play. This means having enough warm clothing and wet weather gear (such as a rain...

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Celebration and Awareness Days in June
Through June, we'll be recognising and celebrating the following days:   3rd June – King’s Birthday 5th June – World...

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Family Recipe - Boil Up - He Te Koohua
One of the essential traditional practices during Matariki is kai, the preparation and sharing of food. This month we’re sharing a recipe...

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Fun Ideas: Learning About Astronomy
All of our Educators/Nannies will receive a kete containing a star-shaped cookie cutter with recipes to make cookies and salt-dough stars....

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Astronomy
In June, we'll be celebrating Matariki Māori New Year, so this is a great time of year to explore astronomy and in particular, stars. Children...

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Celebration and Awareness Days in May
Through May, we'll be recognising and celebrating the following days:   6 - 12th May – NZ Sign Language Week -...

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Family Recipe - Gingerbread People
Here’s a fun recipe for children to help with measuring, mixing, cutting out the shapes and decorating! It’s also a great prompt for...

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Fun Ideas: Storytelling Activities
All of our Educators/Nannies will receive a pack of picture cards that can be used as ‘story prompts’. These cards can be used in a...

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