by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Art and Creativity, Learning Stories
This morning as you arrived at Kindergarten your good friend Emma was busy taking photos. After she took your photo I asked if you would like to take some photos too and you smiled and responded positively to this suggestion. 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Art and Creativity, Dispositions, Learning Stories
Ordinary objects have the potential to come to life in the hands of extraordinary minds. I witnessed this in action today as James and Mason teamed up to engineer the perfect goal. 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories, Relationships
Summer, I could see you having a kōrero with Autumn and just had to video the lovely interaction between you both. 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Kaupapa Māori, Learning Stories
At the beginning of the week Moko, I watched you quietly sitting on your Dad’s lap, fascinated as he told you the karakia of the Atua. A father passing his knowledge down to his son was clearly a very special moment shared between the two of you! 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Dispositions, Kindness, Learning Stories
Mya shows natural empathy for her friend. 
by Claire | Mar 31, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories
Rory my name is Michela Homer and I work as a Professional Services Manager for BestStart. Every month I come and visit your wonderful centre to work alongside your teachers and to see what exciting things are happening at First Steps Papamoa.