by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment, Infants and Toddlers, Kaupapa Māori
Here is one of our teina, deeply immersed in the flow of learning. Mana aotūroa and mana atua are flourishing as she has the freedom to explore in ways that are meaningful to her. 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment
Willow uses determination and tenacity to achieve her goal of climbing up a very tricky challenge. Her bravery has grown so much over the short time we have known her! 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Kaupapa Māori, Kindness, Relationships, Tracking Learning
A two-part Learning Story. From the very beginning, Zara has been wrapped in the pōkeka of her whānau embrace and enveloped in a cloak of aroha, and empathy. This pōkeka has been carefully woven to take the shape of her as she learns and grows, providing her with... 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment, Relationships
I wrote this learning story to celebrate the way these boys managed their play, and how a balanced mauri is growing their ability to learn. Mahi tahi is magical to witness for all that it enables. These boys spend hours in the sandpit, and being immersed in this type... 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment, Kaupapa Māori
I often think of learning stories as incredible avenue for weaving together different voices to create an intricate and deeply connected image of the child. Lived experiences that occur across times and spaces are brought to life inside thoughtfully written narrative...