by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories
Waiouru School has completely flipped their curriculum and thinking to focus on developing Key Competencies alongside the Learning Areas in the NZC. Through this journey we explore the place of narrative assessment and the development of learning stories that... 
by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Dispositions, Infants and Toddlers, Learning Stories
Every day children show us their heart and courage as they navigate difficulty, persist with challenges and face the unknown in their learning about life. Through their words, creations, actions and play behaviours children’s stories of courage unfold before... 
by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories
Courage recognises children’s persistence in a challenge, creative problem solving and the power of standing up and out on issues that concern them. 
by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Art and Creativity, Dispositions, Learning Stories
Beau yesterday your mum came to pick you up from Kindy in a big storm, it had been so windy a tree had fallen over on your drive way. The next day at Kindy you couldn’t wait to tell us about what you had seen. 
by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories
Discussing holiday adventures in the school classroom. 
by Claire | Apr 4, 2021 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories
“There’s no way that we can help children to learn to love and preserve this planet if we don’t give them direct experiences with the miracles and blessings of nature” (Anita Olds).