by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
“Umm what has happened to that spring board I’ve just set up?” I mused to myself, as I scanned the playground. One of the blue climbing boxes was packed full of tyres, and my obstacle course was effectively deconstructed. “Wow! Whats happening here?” I asked. James... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
Dear Anna, You were keen to sew today (actually you are keen to sew every day ! xoxox) and you were the first person to ask. Several other children also mentioned they wanted to sew. I was busy with a visitor we had from Head Office. Off you went and soon returned,... 
by Claire | Sep 28, 2021 | Infants and Toddlers
Kyla over the last week you have been working on building a bird house for your tree at home. You were inspired by Sam who initially made one and went home to discuss your plans with Mum. When you arrived the next day, you had a plan of attack and we were at the... 
by Claire | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories
I support the use of both e-portfolios and paper-based portfolios in ECE assessment. One of the reasons for this is that I have, for some time, been a passionate advocate for ‘learning stories’ which are records of what a teacher (or parent) has seen a... 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories
The day had finally arrived and we were ready for our latest trip to Puketāpapa (Mt Roskill), this is our local mountain and is a place that we now visit regularly, usually once a term. This natural environment provides the opportunity for the thrill and excitement of...