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“Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei”. Shared by Molly Northcott

“Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei”. Shared by Molly Northcott

by Claire | Apr 15, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories

“Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei” Pursue that which is precious and do not be deterred by anything less than a lofty mountain.
A rainbow tunnel and mahi tahi feeds Ruby’s mauri tau. Shared by Tanya Johnson

A rainbow tunnel and mahi tahi feeds Ruby’s mauri tau. Shared by Tanya Johnson

by Claire | Apr 15, 2023 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories

Magic unfolded as Ruby and Dellow stayed completely absorbed in their play for such a long time. The construction grew each time I looked, as train tracks and the rainbow were shifted around to trial new ideas. This was mahi tahi in action, and it seemed that Ruby’s...
Thea’s balanced mauri ora leads her explorations. Shared by Tanya Johnson

Thea’s balanced mauri ora leads her explorations. Shared by Tanya Johnson

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.
Willow has tenacity. Shared by Tanya Johnson

Willow has tenacity. Shared by Tanya Johnson

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!
Sand, water and mahi tahi are winners. Shared by Tanya Johnson

Sand, water and mahi tahi are winners. Shared by Tanya Johnson

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...
Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora An active soul is a healthy soul. Shared by Catalina Thompson

Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora An active soul is a healthy soul. Shared by Catalina Thompson

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...
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  • He mihi Ōtanewainuku. Shared by Tanya Johnson September 12, 2023
  • Ka tūhurahura ahau ki a Hine-Uku-Rangi kia tau te mauri i roto nei. Shared by Molly Northcott September 12, 2023
  • Passion, power and planning in the early childhood centre. By Diti Hill July 17, 2023
  • The Seemingly Imperceptible Touch of the Metaphysical. Author: Christine Bailey June 21, 2023
  • “Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei”. Shared by Molly Northcott April 15, 2023
  • Te kaitiaki i Te Reo Māori. Shared by Catalina Thompson April 15, 2023
  • A rainbow tunnel and mahi tahi feeds Ruby’s mauri tau. Shared by Tanya Johnson April 15, 2023
  • Think like a light bulb! Author: Lorraine Sands April 13, 2023

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