Happy Father's Day Night

Thank you to the Dads and Granddads that could make it to our Father's Day Evening.
It was an opportunity for us to talk about the things dear to our hearts, your children, in an informal, relaxed environment.

Your handy work has become part of Learning Curves' History and will remain for many years to come.

 

Thank you to Gerald, an ex-Dad from our centre. Your skills and knowledge are invaluable and we appreciate you sharing them with us to make this a special evening for the Dads and Granddads of today's Learning Curves.

Individual photos will be added to your child's/grandchild's blog.

Something for us all to think about

At a recent professional development course we were given an opportunity to watch the following clip. It is quite long (4 mins) but it is worth watching to get an idea of the world that children are growing up in.

Children are using technology. They will face challenges and they will need skills to manage these challenges. Who will teach them these skills, their parents, their teachers? Do we know the technologies that they will be using?

 

A Vision of K-12 Students Today - Watch more Tech Videos at Vodpod.

Liz Clarkson from New Lynn Primary gave us this message:
"Don't prepare children for our world; Prepare them for their world."

This Is What Friends Do

In our mixed age setting from 2 to 5 year olds there is many opportunities for the children to take on the role as teachers and we all learn from those experiences. Below is an example of children learning from each other during a normal day at Learning Curves. Don't forget to click on the picture to enlarge and the back arrow to return. A video will also follow:

23 September 2010

Move to the Groove - Compliments of Justin Bieber

Hit 'here' for Justin Bieber - Baby song

Tantalising Lemon Muffins

Recipe page personalized with Smilebox

Mandy has some renovations going on at her house at the moment and mentioned to some children how she likes to make muffins for the builders to enjoy each Friday. Grace wanted to taste one of Mandy's home baked muffins and so Mandy said she would try to remember to bring some in. Unfortunately, there was only enough for the builders and so we decided to make some of our own muffins 'Learning Curves style'.


Mandy thought that this was an awesome opportunity for the children to learn using all of their senses and by participating within the process - it is good to learn by 'doing'. Learning stories will be added to the portfolios of the children involved but in the mean time, please take a moment to view the photos.


As always, we appreciate any comments in the box below. 

Tantalising Lemon Muffins:

Sonny's Special Day

Sonny was making so much noise and so Maree had a quick look to see if he was ok. She thought he'd like a nice basin of water to splash around in and off she went to see what she could find.

Moments later she was back and added a nice ensuite to Sonny's cage. Good job he had a bath because soon afterwards Sonny had a visitor. He can be a very naughty bird sometimes, especially when he splashes everyone. Have a look at his video to see how much he enjoyed it:

Our Living World

Tip: Click on the pictures to enlarge and then the back arrow to get back.

A Funny Story

Today, while quietly minding my own business, watching the day pass by, a certain Mr N asked a very deep and profound question... "Mandy, do you work?" Followed by "My mum does." How is one to reply to such a question?

Walking through Lynn Mall with a shopping trolley full of groceries, one of the children spotted me, delighted to see me outside of the centre, and again, another very good, thoughtful question was asked... "Do teachers need groceries too?"

Happy Birthday Number 3 Grace

Yesterday, Maree asked Grace what colour cake she would like Thomas to make her.

"Red with pink candles." replied Grace.

They wrote Thomas a note to remind him and today, on Grace's birthday, Thomas turned up with the perfect cake for Grace and it was YUM. Thank you Thomas.

Tip: Click on the picture to enlarge it. You may have to click it twice and then the back arrow key to get back again.

The Hula Master

Here is an example of 'Practice makes Perfect'. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. The Hula Master has practiced his technique for quite some time and his mum told me that he even practices at home.

I hope you enjoy this video clip as much as I do!

By Mandy

Hari huri tau kia koe

We hope you had a happy day!

Today is the day that our little Miss D

Celebrated her birthday and now she is three.

With all our love from

all your friends and teachers at Learning Curves.

Happy birthday, Marlise

Happy birthday, Marlise. We hope you had a happy day!

Today was a special day for you

It was a great party for all of us too.

With love from all of us at Learning Curves at Golf Road and Kinross Street.

Happy Birthday Carole

Happy birthday our Carole!

A house we wish we could build for you.

With jigsaw pieces we could give you two.

We hope your special day was all that you hoped for and more.

With love from all of us at Learning Curves.

Happy Birthday Eric

Thank you, Eric, for celebrating your birthday with us even though it is not until Thursday.

It has not snowed yet upon our lawn

But just in case you have a scarf for your birthday to keep you warm.

Have a Very Happy Birthday, Eric! From all of us at Learning Curves.

Museum Trip

In response to the children's interest in volcanoes we arranged a trip to the museum and we were able to go to the 'Weird and Wonderful Discovery Centre' too where the children could have hands-on fun and exploration. Tactile learning at it's best. The photos are attached including the children's voices.

Your feed back or thoughts are welcomed so please feel free to add some comments.

Happy birthday Hana

Happy birthday, Hana

No more sleeps until your special day

It has come at last in its own sweet way

We hope you enjoyed your day, Hana.

Happy Birthday Jo-Anne!

Happy birthday to Jo-Anne!

What a wonderful way to celebrate

With yellow icing on your cake.

Yum!

We hope you had a great day off on your official birthday.

Happy birthday Abbi!

Happy birthday to Abbi who turned 5 today.

Now you are older you will see

How much fun being 5 can be!

We hope you had a special day.

Happy school days, Abbi.

Charlotte is five!

Happy birthday to Charlotte who turned 5 this month and will be going off to school.

Ladybugs came from far away

To share in Charlotte's special day.

Happy school days, Charlotte!

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday to a little girl who also turned 3 this month.

How many candles can we see

One, two, three.

A great team effort blowing out the candles!