Engaging in messy play had always been a question mark for me in ECE. Implementing learning experiences in this area was a little bit out of my comfort zone however, after observing my colleagues engage children in messy play activities throughout the day and seeing how much fun they had, this changed my views and attitude in a very positive way and to further research messy play ideas broadened my knowledge, and now I can say without hesitation that I am all for messy play!

When reflecting on professional relationships you look at how you yourself can reciprocate it and collaborate it with learning focused relationships with children, family and whānau, teaching colleagues, support staff and other professionals agencies, groups and individuals in the community.

Outdoor play and nature-based learning provide numerous benefits for children's overall development, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth.

Childhood is a crucial time for learning and development, and the experiences children have during these early years shape their futures in countless ways.

At Pt England KIDS, we collectively value our bicultural curriculum and use this as the foundation to ensuring we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi through our practice, policies as well as within our environment. 

Culture is an important part of children's identity. We believe it is important that children are confident in their own culture and understand and respect other cultures. 

Physical activity is essential for a child’s health, well-being and development and sets them up for lifelong healthy pursuits around fitness, sports, outdoor activities and more.

These activities provide many learning and developmental opportunities to help young children achieve their developmental milestones. 

 Presenting the right books and stories to young children can lead them on a lifelong journey of the love of reading.

Young children are frequently impatient, which can be very frustrating for you as a parent. You will be relieved to know that it is not only

If you have young children, you will have experienced times when your exhausted child refuses to have a nap. Establishing a good nap routine is not only good for your child but essential for your sanity!

As parents and teachers, we want to know that we are raising kind and loving children, and the good news is that kindness can be taught.

Choosing the ideal early childhood education (ECE) centre for your child can be challenging. There are many things to consider, but some are more important than others.