A typical day at the centre
Early AM
Welcome parents and children! Breakfast ritual and settling children in with calming morning activities.
Care moments as per individual needs, meaningful conversations, social play and free movement.
For our Preschoolers: Experimental & activity based learning and provocations set up by teachers.
Mid AM
Group time with stories and songs. Children washing hands and feeding their taste buds with our morning tea (Kai Ritual).
Care moments as per individual needs, messy play & sensory exploration, inside/outside flow and reciprocal interactions.
For our Preschoolers: Transition to school activities and experimental & activity based learning.
Midday
Basic tidying up before mat time.
Mat time- separate mat times for younger children and 4 years+ children.
lunch begins (Kai Ritual) – Washing hands & enjoying a peaceful unhurried meal time.
Time for children to engage & explore.
For our Preschoolers: Restful reading under the trees.
Care moments as per individual needs and spontaneous activities & learning experiences.
Whānau engagement with sharing information.
Late PM
Quiet exploration and learning experiences. Getting prepared for the next day, tidying up and informative chats with parents.
Farewell/Centre Closing.
