by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Kaupapa Māori, Kindness, Relationships, Tracking Learning
A two-part Learning Story. From the very beginning, Zara has been wrapped in the pōkeka of her whānau embrace and enveloped in a cloak of aroha, and empathy. This pōkeka has been carefully woven to take the shape of her as she learns and grows, providing her with... 
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... 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Art and Creativity, Kaupapa Māori, Relationships
One of the things that I love about Te Whāriki, is the recognition of mokopuna as holistic, spiritual beings. It is hard to capture with words just how deeply a moment can make an impression on me, as a kaiako. We have the privilege of coming alongside mokopuna and as... 
by Claire | Mar 27, 2023 | Dispositions, Kindness, Relationships
I invite you all to read Eloise’s narrative assessment and highlight the learning dispositions celebrated here. Who is Eloise as a learner in our space? What Te Whāriki strands are evidenced here? How can we strengthen this assessment further? Let’s ponder... 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories, Relationships
The wonderful thing about going around Mauao is that there are places that can grab our imaginations.
