by Mel | Aug 8, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice The properties of waituhi/painting were explored today as the tamariki experimented with unique tools with which to apply it to paper. Plastic forks were added to paint pots to serve as painting tools, causing both hilarity and creative uniqueness. The tamariki...
by Mel | Aug 8, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice The tamariki were practicing their fine motor skills as well as classifying insects as they picked them up with tweezers to transfer them into a bowl. They were using their pincer grip to get the tweezers to work, squeezing them together and gripping the...
by Mel | Aug 8, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice A large blue tarpaulin, the boat and some ropes were set up in the garden to inspire a nautical role play/play acting adventure for the tamariki. The tamariki were nurturing their curiosity as they experimented with the volcano science activity. They carefully...
by Mel | Aug 8, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice The puzzle/panga table was busy again this morning. The tamariki who knew more about the names of the different pictures on the panga, for example, the vehicles and body parts were able to share with their friends who are still learning what they’re called....
by Mel | Aug 8, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice The children showed an amazing focus and interest in their mat times today. We had a variety of stories, songs, puppets, dance, observation games, and puppets. Tamariki enjoyed listening, answering questions, taking leadership roles and using their already...
by Mel | Jul 31, 2022 | Ellerslie NRR
Notice Construction using a variety of loose parts was popular today, as the tamariki worked with larger and smaller recycled materials, creating castles, houses, towers and even mountains. The art easel is always a popular activity amongst our tamariki. They enjoyed...