Our Mandy Leaving!

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Mandy's last day with us was the 11th March, 2011. We will see her back when she comes in for relieving!

Starfish Magic - 4th March, 2011

Arif and Karen, Jonah's Mum and Dad performed a performance about Exercise, Hygiene, Food, and Brushing teeth. Children sang along and joined in with the dancing and actions to the songs they sang. They answered questions from Karen and at the end of the show the children were singing the song '5 fruit and vegies a day' song. Children learnt how to look after themselves through healthy eating and exercising. Thank you Starfish Magic, it was a great show! Ka pai! 

Our visit to Arahoe Primary School's assembly

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Sammy's Beautiful Butterfly

Nature at its best. Enjoy our movie:

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Thank you to Sammy's mummy for the swan plants and caterpillars. The children have been exposed to the most beautiful experiences because of you.

The Wonderful World of Skype

Mandy's Auntie Kay Skyped us quite by accident one day but what a fabulous opportunity for us to connect with another part of our wider world.


Thank you, Auntie Kay, we look forward to chatting with you again another day.
xxx

Skype is a free download and we would love to chat with others from New Zealand and around the world, especially family, local schools, friends of the children and other early learning centres. Add a comment or send us a message if you are keen.



By Mandy on 24 February 2011

Introducing the new Mrs Rihari

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On Friday Maree and Tom got married at Grace Hill Vineyards in Kumeu. Here are a few of the many special moments to share with you.

4 year old lunch box day to Motat

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - News Time

The thoughtful and meaningful use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in early childhood education services can support children "to grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society".

Reference:

Ministry of Education. (2009). Kei Tua o te Pae. Assessment for Learning: Early Childhood Exemplars. Wellington: Learning Media Limited  

9 February 2011

Ann received an email from Alex's mum with photos of his trip to Sheep World and we printed them off for him to share his story at News Time. Alex helped Mandy to laminate them.

Later, during News Time, Mandy recorded Alex's news while Ann asked questions. Alex and friends were exposed to so many different areas of technology throughout this experience. Here is Alex's news time:

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Please add your thoughts in the comments box below and share your ideas of ways by which we can increase your children's experiences using ICT.

Thank you to Alex's mum for this experience.

Our Beautiful Sunflower!

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Look what we made for lunch today

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