Maori Language week

Lots of songs in Te Reo this week, followed by stories and books relating to Maori legends or tikanga.

Christina was teaching at Te Puna Kohungahunga before she came to us so she knows LOTS of Te Reo - woohoo!!!

On Friday she took a small group of children to visit Te Puna  at whariki  ( mat time)- these children hadn't been there before and came back very impressed with all the Maori songs the TPK children  sang. We are fortunate to have Te Puna so close and intend to keep up our visits and build on the relationships that we have with the staff there. Karen, the Supervisor was on the Reggio trip that Michelle and Lorraine did in 2010 and Te Puna Kohungahunga has been one of the three centres 

involved in the MAPS research project along with St AndrewsEpsom ECC and Helensville Montessori.

Hairy Maclary's Birthday at St AndrewsEpsom ECC

Rochelle, Eliza's Oma comes to Kindy

This morning Eliza's Oma, Rochelle came to play and sing at Kindy. She used to be on National Radio on a programme called Grandpa's Place which was on the air in the mornings.

Rochelle came with her guitar and we loved listening to her songs and singing along with her. She comes from Wellington  and we hope she will visit us again soon.

We sang Skinnamarinky dinky dink, How much is that doggie in the window and others as well

Thanks Rochelle!

Sculptor Jim Wheeler came to show us his work

Jim talked about his work and passed some pieces around for the children to feel and hold. He said his work takes a very long time to make. His work is often made up of many smaller pieces. He put some pieces into the middle of the floor and the children drew them.

When the group of children went to the museum they went to choose some thing to draw. This is what they chose and this is what they drew.

Celebrating Matariki!

Baking Kumara 

Visiting the Museum

Drawing the stars of Matariki!

Weaving!

The Stolen Treasure Show

Shows are still popular at Kindy. The children co-construct their stories, dictating them to a teacher who acts as narrator for the show.
So many learning opportunities in this activity - having to be prepared to accept other children's ideas and act them out, as well as having your ideas implemented as well.
The 'audience' always enjoy the shows but I have a sneaking suspicion that the creators, who are the actors as well, enjoy them the most!