Friday, August 6, 2010

Bird Houses





























Today the boys were busy building bird houses at the woodwork table then brought them into paint. At our end mat time we made some bird feeders out of the pine cones in the nature corner and put them in the tree. Hopefully the birds find them before the rain does....we will keep you posted!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Flying Waka!















The Flying boat named by the children as we strung it up has provided wonderful imaginative play opportunities for them. Rowing through the air, flying like Peter Pan, developing their understanding of balance and movement, Pirate ships and taking turns. Something so simple providing so much fun!!!!!






Monday, July 19, 2010

Welcome back to Term 3



Welcome back to term three. This year is passing by us very quickly! In the holidays I picked up a canoe frame with the intention of extending the children's dramatic play opportunities in the outside environment. Boy did they have a ball today rowing in the bark, I want to hang it as well, the flying boat...watch this space! Ally

Monday, June 21, 2010

Matariki Celebration





Friday the 18th June we began early in the morning setting up our hangi (in a keg) ready to cook some kai to share with our kindergarten community. We had some superb helpers early in the morning and throughout the morning. The kai was delicious and the support from our community amazing. It was a very special shared lunch with hangi, boil up and party food to clebrate the Maori new year. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Ally

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Hello Everyone


Hi Everyone


Just a quick note to let you know that I am missing you all but I'm having a lovely time at Miropiko Kindergarten too. I am enjoying working with our friend Jodie who use to work at Grasslands last year. I enjoyed my visit last Wednesday afternoon. You were all so busy! I like your writing board for your words and letters. I am glad you have made Stephanie feel welcome. She told me she loves Grasslands...who can blame her cos Grasslands ROCKS!


Take care my friends

Arohanui

Jo

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Rope Climbing: Gross Motor Development

Our Growing Baby Bunnies

Our baby rabbits are growing quickly. They are now 5 weeks old, and are eating lots!! They need to stay with their mother until they are 8 weeks old, because they are still not weaned. The children are really enjoying having then at kindergarten and give them lots of cuddles so they are well handled bunnies.


Abby.