by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
Dear Emery, What a wonderful encounter I had with you, when I visited your childcare centre, Shining Starz! You are truly a shining star! Thank you for the lovely gift of korero, of talking with me at the playdough table. What a privilege to spend some time with you!... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Dispositions, Environment, Kaupapa Māori
Tena koe Orion, Through the introduction four 6 week term kaupapa tamariki have been immersed in the story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. The teachings and learnings that the tamariki receive equip them with the local knowledge of some of our most illustrious ancestors... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
This morning, Oliver found the overpants under the trolley, and decided he wanted to put some on. Oliver found a space on the mat and took his time figuring out which leg went into which hole. Once he had worked through that challenge, Oliver moved onto figuring out... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
The corgi sewing project started today! After we had pinned the pattern (Hamish’s fantastic drawing) to the fabric and cut it out Hamish said, “I can sew by myself – I don’t even need any help!” “Great, Hamish – there you go – you know what to do!!” Hamish... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
Sounds have long captured your imagination and attention Jamie. I have written about this before, when you were much younger (June 2012), and look where your interest is taking you now! Old McDonald is one of our favourite waiata. Regardless of where you were in the...