Parent Library

Parent Library

Whanaungatanga – a special outing

Whanaungatanga – a special outing

The teachers have identified Whanaungatanga as a key principle within the teaching and learning environment of AB’s. Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, providing people with a … Read More >>
Parenting with respect

Parenting with respect

            Click here to be directed to a wonderful website called Peaceful parents, Confident Kids. Their aim is to share inspirational, everyday stories and tips with … Read More >>
Cybersafety – What is it?

Cybersafety – What is it?

Cybersafety’ is: −  the safe and responsible operation/use, at any time, on or off the centre site, and by any person, of the centre’s Internet facilities, network, and associated ICT … Read More >>
Wanaka Library recommended reads

Wanaka Library recommended reads

Here is 4 books Frankie discovered in our local library that we highly recommend If family circumstances keep changing such as moving house, new siblings, change of job or financial … Read More >>
Speech Therapy Screening

Speech Therapy Screening

We are very pleased to advise that from the proceeds of a generous grant from the Elsie & Ray Armstrong Trust, we are able to provide communication screening for children … Read More >>
What is a B4 school check?

What is a B4 school check?

The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme supported by the Ministry of Health and offers a health and development check to groups of children turning four. The checks are … Read More >>
Playground equipment

Playground equipment

Our playground equipment is purchased through Tredsafe and is New Zealand’s only certified Early Childhood Playground manufacturer specialising in mobile, interchangable, playground equipment. We share their philosophy to create stimulating, … Read More >>
What is the Pikler Theory?

What is the Pikler Theory?

Emmi Pikler’s Guiding Principles (source www.parentingworx.co.nz/fantastic-reading/emmi-piklers-8-guiding-principles/) Dr Emmi Pikler lived and found her life’s purpose, working with infants in her homeland of Hungary. Pikler, a paediatrician, took over the running of … Read More >>
Sunscreen policy

Sunscreen policy

Summer is coming and it is time to start thinking about sun protection. Beginning this week, we will start to apply sunscreen to all the children after lunch using “Skin … Read More >>
Kaho & Tipu (what does it mean?)

Kaho & Tipu (what does it mean?)

Kohikohia ngā Kākano, whakaritea te pārekerke, kia puāwai ngā hua  (Gather the seeds, prepare the seedbeds carefully, and you will be gifted with an abundance of food.) Our Tipu area … Read More >>
Resources wish list

Resources wish list

Occasionally we are asked by parents or grandparents “What do you want?” or “what do you need?” Here are some suggestions:  The younger children would like….. and there is always … Read More >>
How to make your own paint…

How to make your own paint…

Ingredients: 1 cup of plain flour 3 teaspoons of salt 3 teaspoons of baking powder food colouring Water to mix This paint is a special because if you put your … Read More >>