Kindy Daily

Talofa Lava from Kidsfirst Niu

Celebrating our kindy whānau

Each term brings special days and weeks to celebrate and Term 2 was no exception. The UN’s International Day of Families was a cause for celebration at Kidsfirst Phillipstown, where a cultural dress-up day recognised the vibrant diversity of the kindy community. Ngā tamariki proudly wore traditional clothing representing their homelands and learned more about the worlds of their kindergarten through music, kai, creativity and stories. Everybody is welcome at Kidsfirst, and it’s events like this that make kindy such a special place to learn and grow together 🌏❤️

Kindy adventure to Woodham Park

Safety lessons with smiles

The people in our neighbourhood play such an important role in strengthening connections that tamariki have to local communities. At Kidsfirst Linwood, emergency services personnel like Elysse and Hone the Puppy from Hato Hone St John are regular visitors. Tamariki get a glimpse into the important work ambulance officers do and learn life-saving information like how to call 111 in an emergency. Community Constable Spike Crowther is another familiar face – on his last visit he joined Linwood’s morning waiata and talked about his role in keeping the Linwood community safe. Tamariki explored the equipment on his vest, tried it on (it was very heavy!), and practised what to say to a police officer if they ever got lost. Flashing lights and lots of smiles were part of a warm kindy haere mai at the end of this very special visit 🚔😊🚑

Learning blooms in all weather

Manaakitanga on Pink Shirt Day

Sign language stars at Belfast

NZSL week has come this year but the learning goes on in our kindergartens all year round, giving everyone an opportunity to have a go and help create a sense of belonging and understanding for all tamariki. Belfast tamariki love sharing the kindy aroha no matter the language, and here they are in action signing their kindergarten motto. Ka rawe, Kidsfirst Belfast – you’re superstars ⭐👋❤️

Scones bring smiles at kai time

There’s nothing like a baking project to bring everybody together, get communication skills going and grow confidence. Ka rawe ki te mahitahi tēnei ata, thanks to the kindy’s small group of ringawera – bakers – it was sultana scones at kai time for all. Koia kei a koutou, Kidsfirst Nuffield – what an awesome way to bring some kotahitanga into the kindy day 😊❤️

Fairy dust & wonder at Avonhead

New ideas, creativity and wonder make te ao kindy special. At Kidsfirst Avonhead, a visit from Snowdrop the Fairy brought all of those things, along with some fairy dust kaitiakitanga for the Big Backyard. Tamariki took home a special trinket from Fairyland, too. Ka rawe, Avonhead – what an awesome and special day 🧚❤️

Sheldon Park: Belfast’s Backyard

There’s nothing like a kick through the leaves to really feel the change of season. Kidsfirst Belfast are fortunate to have Sheldon Park right on their doorstep, with loads of opportunities to explore an extra big Big Backyard, and learn about the place their kindy calls home. There was lots of autumnal excitement when they took a stroll with kaiako and visiting student teachers joined in the fun. Ka mau te wehi, Belfast – and a shout out to all the Kidsfirst whānau who help make every kindy day extra special 🌳🍂❤️