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Me kite, me rongo, me kōrero Mahuru Māori: Nurturing Te Reo in Early Learning

Me kite, me rongo, me kōrero Mahuru Māori: Nurt...

Each year, Mahuru Māori offers us as kaiako a powerful opportunity to reflect on our practice and the role we play in revitalising te reo Māori. While the celebration is...

Me kite, me rongo, me kōrero Mahuru Māori: Nurt...

Each year, Mahuru Māori offers us as kaiako a powerful opportunity to reflect on our practice and the role we play in revitalising te reo Māori. While the celebration is...

Big Feelings in Little Bodies: Tips to Support Tamariki to Understand Emotions

Big Feelings in Little Bodies: Tips to Support ...

In early childhood, emotions can feel huge — from a scraped knee to a missed turn or a comforting hug. As kaiako, helping tamariki understand, express, and manage these big...

Big Feelings in Little Bodies: Tips to Support ...

In early childhood, emotions can feel huge — from a scraped knee to a missed turn or a comforting hug. As kaiako, helping tamariki understand, express, and manage these big...

Discover the Magic of Loose Parts and Heuristic Play

Discover the Magic of Loose Parts and Heuristic...

Discover the Magic of Loose Parts & Heuristic Play in ECE Discover the power of simple objects to spark big learning, curiosity, and creativity in early childhood education. Open-ended, child-led,...

Discover the Magic of Loose Parts and Heuristic...

Discover the Magic of Loose Parts & Heuristic Play in ECE Discover the power of simple objects to spark big learning, curiosity, and creativity in early childhood education. Open-ended, child-led,...

Repurpose, Play, and Learn: Creative Formula Tin Activities for Tamariki

Repurpose, Play, and Learn: Creative Formula Ti...

Looking for creative ways to turn empty formula tins into hands-on learning resources? Repurposing these tins not only reduces waste but also offers endless possibilities for tamariki to learn through...

Repurpose, Play, and Learn: Creative Formula Ti...

Looking for creative ways to turn empty formula tins into hands-on learning resources? Repurposing these tins not only reduces waste but also offers endless possibilities for tamariki to learn through...

Maramataka Māori: Exploring the Lunar Calendar in Early Learning

Maramataka Māori: Exploring the Lunar Calendar ...

Maramataka is more than just a calendar—it’s a way of living in harmony with te taiao. By weaving this knowledge into ECE, we can help tamariki develop a sense of...

Maramataka Māori: Exploring the Lunar Calendar ...

Maramataka is more than just a calendar—it’s a way of living in harmony with te taiao. By weaving this knowledge into ECE, we can help tamariki develop a sense of...

Learning Through Matariki: A Time to Connect, Reflect, and Grow

Learning Through Matariki: A Time to Connect, R...

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of renewal, reflection, and connection. More than just a seasonal event, Matariki reflects Māori ways of knowing, being, and doing, making it...

Learning Through Matariki: A Time to Connect, R...

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a time of renewal, reflection, and connection. More than just a seasonal event, Matariki reflects Māori ways of knowing, being, and doing, making it...