Limiting Stress Through Lockdown
Lockdown is an unstable time for many. For us adults, as we navigate our way through being in lockdown with our whānau, while juggling our work-life from home and having to manage the day to day running of our households. It comes without the convenience of the outside world. But it is also an unstable time for our tamariki.
The Magic of Loose Parts & Open-Ended Play
A blog post exploring the magic of loose parts and the learning opportunities they provide, written by one of our passionate teachers/kaiako at Creators Forest Lake.
A four letter word - LOVE
A heart-warming blog post written by one of our talented kaiako/teachers at our Creators @ Waipa Early Learning Centre.
The Reggio Emilia Approach: From Italy to Aotearoa
An article published recently in The Space magazine which features our Creators Scholarship recipient and teacher at Forest Lake, Mariah Quinn. Read about Mariah's trip to Reggio Emilia, Italy, her findings and how she has shared her knowledge since returning home.
The True Value of Love and Human Connection
A reflection on recent events including a lockdown and ongoing navigation of our “new normal.” Thoughts on the importance of human connection and love, written by one of our Kindy teachers at Creators Forest Lake.
Creators Waipa feature in the Te Awamutu News
Creators Early Learning Centres- why we’re investing in nature
At Creators, nature is a place of learning and wonder. Children should be free to explore and discover the beauty of the natural world. When a child is playing outdoors, they are doing many things: problem solving, testing boundaries and, importantly, learning to fall in love with nature. This is why we have made a commitment to providing opportunities for our tamariki to get out and experience the environment. Whether it be in our outdoor spaces or on regular adventures in the community, it’s something we are passionate about.
New scholarship will support Creators’ vision to lead Reggio Emelia practice in New Zealand
New scholarship will support Creators’ vision to lead Reggio Emelia practice in New Zealand.
A new scholarship has been developed to enable kaiako to further their knowledge and pedagogical development within the Creators Educational Trust setting.
Kindy Kids and seniors play together
Creators Christian Kindergarten was a scene of giggles, wheelchairs and playdough when the Te Awamutu Courier visited last week.
Creators Educational Trust wins design award
Creators Educational Trust has won a gold medal in a prestigious national design awards at the weekend.
6 tips for learning through free play
Kym Gibson of the Creators Educational Trust, shares six tips for bringing back free play.
One of my favourite childhood memories is building huts in the living room. We would drag old woollen blankets out of the hall cupboard and hang them between dining room chairs and Mum’s rickety, old ironing board (which also doubled as my supermarket check-out counter occasionally!).
Playful Learning
We LOVE these guys!! such a simple, beautiful way to stretch imaginations and think outside the square, whilst incorporating elements of nature. Easy to try at home too!!
Creators - nurturing each child’s talents
Here at Creators, we are passionate about seeing every child’s unique talents being recognised and nurtured. We believe that a child, being nurtured in an environment filled with a positive presence, surrounded by passionate adults, will be filled with the sense of wonder and joy that will help them flourish through life!
Much is Given, Much is Required
An honest and reflective insight into the world of Early Childhood teaching, written by a Mum of 4 and dedicated kaiako at Creators on Grandview Community Childcare Centre.