Our Programme
We use a holistic approach in providing a curriculum that fits into the requests of your child. This style of learning, ‘emergent curriculum’ is based on the current interest and development stages of your child. We utilise the environment, people, places and surrounding resource for continued learning.
We compile children’s individual profiles where we document our children’s learning journey. We base our learning stories on our early childhood curriculum Te Whariki, where their learning is woven though their daily interactions within their learning community.
One vital part of extending on your child’s learning is through exploration of the wider community. We often take groups of children on outings, either walks or by van to further destinations
We support healthy eating and healthy food choices from their lunch box for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Please ensure your child has enough food for the day. We will provide opportunities for food preparation (baking and cooking), which encourages children to experiment with food – taste, textures, cooked, uncooked, etc – helping children to gain an understanding of what it means to take care of their bodies.
As part of our daily routine we take mat times for the children to join in with. These mat times are focused around the interests of the children, extending their knowledge and understanding; this can lead us to many interesting and varied topics. These mat times aim to be fun, interesting and interactive for the children while they learn across the curriculum.
Transition to School
A key focus of ours is empowering your child with a love for learning and making the transition to school as smooth as possible
At Taupo Children’s Corner, we recognise that Primary School learning environments are different to early childhood settings.
In our environments we support our older children’s independence and confidence through offering a variety of activities and responsibilities for them to be ready for the next challenge, Primary School. They become role models for our younger children and we offer them leadership opportunities to grow and challenge themselves.
We support our tamariki transition to school by,
Encouraging tamariki to independently open their lunch boxes and containers/packaging.
Encouraging children to be independent and gain self-help skills such as by hanging up their bags, taking out their lunch boxes, being responsible for their clothing etc.
Group time and sharing time
Expanding on the children interests
Reading/telling/recalling stories: expanding on Literacy skills
Increasing independence and decision making.
Encouraging social skills
Active exploration in all areas: science, technology, maths, arts, health and physical wellbeing.
Discussing school and what to expect
As our tamariki get closer to being school ready, teachers have conversations with the parents/whanau about enrolling into a school and discussing school visits.
