Monarch Butterflies

Dancing Worms

Our friend Andries brought some tiger worms in for us to investigate. They were very cool and moved about lots. We called them dancing worms. They look very interesting under a microscope and magnifying glass. We learnt about their bodies and their functions and that they help make compost and the juice is very good for the plants. Thank you Andries.

Toasting Marshmallows

Its that time of year again, the weather is cooling off but we still have some beautiful sunny days, great weather for toasting marshmallows! The children absolutely love this, and its a fantastic authentic learning experience. We even use twigs from the garden as our toasting sticks. Toasting marshmallows in the sandpit also provides a great opportunity to learn about fire safety and teach safe fire use. Our children show great maturity around the fire pit, they are very responsible and knowledgable about fire safety. This activity is well timed as the children currently have a strong interest in fire trucks and we have a trip to Chartwell Fire station planned for later in the month. - Abby.

Bongo Drumming

A small moment in the mornng of bongo drumming! The children are just loving it and are managing the time on the drums with a timer. To include literacy we have a clipboard with paper and pen to write their name down for a turn. The children are demonstrating real patience and turn taking. They are captive audiences for each other too. It has been interesting to observe children's confidence in preforming to others grow!

A fantastic investment!

Bongo Drums

Today we brought a set of New Bongo Drums from a gentleman that hand makes them in Dunedin.

They make a fantastic sound and the children have really enjoyed them all afternoon. Best part is they are guaranteed for life!

More Kapahaka Learning with Riley

We are getting better and better, learning the right way to do it. Can you hear us singing?

Kapahaka Practise