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At Little Acorns, our mission is to provide an environment and relationships that nurture positive growth for not only the children but their families and whānau, the staff, and the wider community.
KĀKANO (UNDER TWOS)
In Kākano room, we believe that children’s needs take precedence over any routines that may be convenient for the centre or the staff. We will work with you to try and replicate your child’s home routine as much as possible. Throughout the day the children are free to choose what activities they will explore and engage in and we try to set up experiences that extend on current interests/strengths/urges etc. We will offer a range of small ’group’ times that may involve singing/dancing, puppets, books etc but it is optional for your child to join in.
Under 2 ratio: 1 teacher to 3 children
PAIAKA (2 - 4 YEAR OLDS)
For the most part of our programme, the children are engaged in free play and exploration. The teachers set up the environment to reflect the children’s strengths, interests, and to extend on their learning and curiosity. There is a welcome mat time in the morning where we come together to say our centre karakia, and sing waiata. Throughout the room tuakana/ teina relationships are fostered, the children can enjoy a happy, secure environment where they have a sense of belonging and develop their confidence and independence.
2 and 3 year old ratio: 1 teacher to 6 children
MĀHURI (4 - 6 YEAR OLDS)
In Māhuri for the most part of our programme, tamariki are free to choose what activities they will explore and engage in. There are some teacher directed learning times throughout the day (mat time - singing songs, reading books, playing a game , writing books etc) but the majority of time is spent engaging in free play and exploration.
At this stage, we strongly encourage attendance and participation in mat times, helping to tidy up and getting their own lunchbox and drink bottle. This helps them to take care of their belongings and have some form of knowledge and independence before starting school.
Over 4 year old ratio: 1 teacher to 8 children
