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Welcome
What is Playcentre?
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The benefits of Playcentre
Playcentre sessions
For the whole whānau
What Playcentre is all about
A typical day at a rural Playcentre
Immigrating to NZ or moving areas
ERO reviews
Term costs / donations
Frequently Asked Questions
Future Villagers
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Future Sculptor
Future Scientists
Future Horticulturalist
Future Builder
Future Olympic Team Mates
Future Artist
Future Entrepreneur
Future Musician
Future Marine Biologist
Future Motocross Rider
Future TV Chef
Future Civil Engineer
Future Teacher
Future Firefighter
Education for Adults
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Benefit #1- Discover how children learn
Benefit #2- Connection with others
Benefit #3- Understanding schemas
Benefit #4- Pathway to work opportunities
Te Oranga Māori
Infants at Playcentre
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Space at Playcentre
Babies Can Play
Current Members
Vacancies
Education
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Education Information
Find a Workshop or online module
Enrolment Information
Education Contact Details
Kete o Mātauranga
Te Oranga Māori
Mahi Tahi
Ngā Mātāpono mē Ngā Wāriu
Mōteatea
Taonga o Playcentre Aotearoa
Rōpū Māori
Rōpū Registration Form
Te Ao Māori Resources and Events
Waiata
Karakia
Whakataukī – proverbs
Kīwaha – Māori sayings
Resources and Play Ideas
Rauemi Ipurangi Online Resources
Matariki
Matariki 2019
Matariki 2020
He Kupu whakataki – Introduction
Kia Whakanui – To Celebrate
Ngā Tau o Mua – Past Years
Ngā Whakataukī – Proverbs
Ngā Waiata – Songs
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – 2020
Introduction – My language is my awakening…
Kia whakanuia te Reo Māori
Te Whakataetae – Competition
Ngā tau o mua – Past years
Ngā rauemi – Resources
Whakataukī – proverbs
Kīwaha – Māori sayings
Topics of Interest
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Finding a balance
Huringa Pūngao
Pathway to school
Promote te reo Māori
Sustainability
Transition to work
Role Descriptions
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Centre President / Coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
Education
Planning and Evaluation
Bulk Funding and Rosters
Property
Equipment
Health and Safety
Bi-Cultural
Public Relations (PR)
Welcoming New Families
Member News
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Member News and Announcements
Playcentre Bulletin & Newsletters
Centre Resources
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Teaching and Learning
+
Introduction to Playcentre
Playcentre philosophy
Strategic planning
Assessment in Playcentre
Internal Evaluation
Te Whāriki spotlight
Toolkits
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Cluster Resources
Licensing
Licensed Centres
Insufficient Licensing Process
People Requirements
Preparing for ERO
PR
PR Toolkit
Branding Documents and Logos
Documents and Templates
Promotional Material
Media releases – Budget 2020
Planning
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AGM Planning
Annual Management Plan (Calendar view)
Strategic Plan and Centre’s Annual Plan
Useful Resources
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Code of Conduct
Communication Pathway
Choking Hazards
Useful documents
Welcome booklet & visitor info
How to build a sandpit digger
Organisation Info
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Organisation details
Our Constitution
Our Philosophy
Amalgamation
Historical Documents
Policies and Procedures
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Introduction
Definition References
Key and Contents
Who we are
Operating successfully
Taking care of our people
Child Protection
Positive Guidance
Health and Safety
Employment
Taking care of our assets
Resolve and evolve
Policies and Procedures Resources
Feedback Form
About
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General
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About Playcentre
How to join a Playcentre
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Philosophy
Annual Report
History
2018 / 2019 Highlights
Facts and Stats
People
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Organisational Structure
Trustee Board
National Team
Regional Team
Our Volunteers
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Our valued volunteers
Our life members, associate members and patrons
Alumni
Our Supporters
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Thank you
Publications and Products
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Our Publications
Playcentre Shop – Canterbury
Playcentre Shop – Taranaki
News
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Latest News
Research and Articles
Events
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Event Calendar
COVID-19
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Latest Updates
June 2020 Updates
May 2020 Updates
April 2020 Updates
March 2020 Updates
Guidance for Centres
General information
Basic Information
Moving through the Alert Levels
Pandemic planning
Talking to children
Alert Level 1 guidance
Level 2 information
Running sessions under Level 2
Basic property checklist before re-opening
Level 2 checklist
Re-opening your centre using tikanga Māori
Cleaning
Visitors
Meetings
Contact tracing
Preparing for a temporary Centre closure
Re-opening after a temporary closure
Level 3 information
+
Education and PLD
Playcentre Education Face to Face
Playcentre Education Online
Resources
Signage related to COVID-19
COVID-19 alert levels
Symptoms of COVID-19
Alternatives to hugs and handshakes
Info for staff
Information for staff
Staff update 25 March 2020
Workplace support
PLD for staff
Tips for working from home
Virtual Village
+
Play resources
MoE play ideas
Adventure and junk play
Books and storytelling
Collage
Family & dramatic play
Manipulative play
Music
Natural resources
Play resources from Playcentres
Active play at home
Box play
Family and dramatic play
Playdough
Science experiments
Water play
Recipes for play
Finger-paint
Soap flakes
Uncooked play dough
Play dough
Slime
Gloop
Bubbles
te reo Māori puzzles
Audio books
Māori play resources
Hei Tiki neck pendant
Hikia te Hā breathing exercise
Kete bag
Poi dancing ball
Koru spiral
Raranga weaving
Tī rākau short stick
Tukutuku wall panel
Waka canoe
Whai – string games
Wheku mask
Play Insights – Education resources
Play Insights – Playworlds
Play Insights – Nature Play
Play Insights – Hundred Languages of Children
Resources for parents & caregivers
Articles
The joy of going slow
Creating happy memories
Child initiated or parent directed
Online resources
Taking care of your mental wellbeing
Taking care of children
Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV
Exercise
Online Upskilling Opportunities
Te Reo Māori resources
Māori well-being resources
Māori COVID-19 specific resources
A Māori phrase a day
Te Reo Māori course
Facebook / Apps / Youtube / Spotify
Māori online resources
Talking with children
Nathan Wallis
Centre resources
How to stay connected
Online centre meetings
Profile books
Playcentre at home blog
Latest News
Send us your story
Playcentre journals
Follow us on social media
Contact
Member Login
Log out
Playcentre
Find a Centre
Member Login
Future Members
+
Welcome
What is Playcentre?
+
The benefits of Playcentre
Playcentre sessions
For the whole whānau
What Playcentre is all about
A typical day at a rural Playcentre
Immigrating to NZ or moving areas
ERO reviews
Term costs / donations
Frequently Asked Questions
Future Villagers
+
Future Sculptor
Future Scientists
Future Horticulturalist
Future Builder
Future Olympic Team Mates
Future Artist
Future Entrepreneur
Future Musician
Future Marine Biologist
Future Motocross Rider
Future TV Chef
Future Civil Engineer
Future Teacher
Future Firefighter
Education for Adults
+
Benefit #1- Discover how children learn
Benefit #2- Connection with others
Benefit #3- Understanding schemas
Benefit #4- Pathway to work opportunities
Te Oranga Māori
Infants at Playcentre
+
Space at Playcentre
Babies Can Play
Current Members
Vacancies
Education
+
Education Information
Find a Workshop or online module
Enrolment Information
Education Contact Details
Kete o Mātauranga
Te Oranga Māori
Mahi Tahi
Ngā Mātāpono mē Ngā Wāriu
Mōteatea
Taonga o Playcentre Aotearoa
Rōpū Māori
Rōpū Registration Form
Te Ao Māori Resources and Events
Waiata
Karakia
Whakataukī – proverbs
Kīwaha – Māori sayings
Resources and Play Ideas
Rauemi Ipurangi Online Resources
Matariki
Matariki 2019
Matariki 2020
He Kupu whakataki – Introduction
Kia Whakanui – To Celebrate
Ngā Tau o Mua – Past Years
Ngā Whakataukī – Proverbs
Ngā Waiata – Songs
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – 2020
Introduction – My language is my awakening…
Kia whakanuia te Reo Māori
Te Whakataetae – Competition
Ngā tau o mua – Past years
Ngā rauemi – Resources
Whakataukī – proverbs
Kīwaha – Māori sayings
Topics of Interest
+
Finding a balance
Huringa Pūngao
Pathway to school
Promote te reo Māori
Sustainability
Transition to work
Role Descriptions
+
Centre President / Coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
Education
Planning and Evaluation
Bulk Funding and Rosters
Property
Equipment
Health and Safety
Bi-Cultural
Public Relations (PR)
Welcoming New Families
Member News
+
Member News and Announcements
Playcentre Bulletin & Newsletters
Centre Resources
+
Teaching and Learning
+
Introduction to Playcentre
Playcentre philosophy
Strategic planning
Assessment in Playcentre
Internal Evaluation
Te Whāriki spotlight
Toolkits
+
Cluster Resources
Licensing
Licensed Centres
Insufficient Licensing Process
People Requirements
Preparing for ERO
PR
PR Toolkit
Branding Documents and Logos
Documents and Templates
Promotional Material
Media releases – Budget 2020
Planning
+
AGM Planning
Annual Management Plan (Calendar view)
Strategic Plan and Centre’s Annual Plan
Useful Resources
+
Code of Conduct
Communication Pathway
Choking Hazards
Useful documents
Welcome booklet & visitor info
How to build a sandpit digger
Organisation Info
+
Organisation details
Our Constitution
Our Philosophy
Amalgamation
Historical Documents
Policies and Procedures
+
Introduction
Definition References
Key and Contents
Who we are
Operating successfully
Taking care of our people
Child Protection
Positive Guidance
Health and Safety
Employment
Taking care of our assets
Resolve and evolve
Policies and Procedures Resources
Feedback Form
About
+
General
+
About Playcentre
How to join a Playcentre
+
Philosophy
Annual Report
History
2018 / 2019 Highlights
Facts and Stats
People
+
Organisational Structure
Trustee Board
National Team
Regional Team
Our Volunteers
+
Our valued volunteers
Our life members, associate members and patrons
Alumni
Our Supporters
+
Thank you
Publications and Products
+
Our Publications
Playcentre Shop – Canterbury
Playcentre Shop – Taranaki
News
+
Latest News
Research and Articles
Events
+
Event Calendar
COVID-19
+
Latest Updates
June 2020 Updates
May 2020 Updates
April 2020 Updates
March 2020 Updates
Guidance for Centres
General information
Basic Information
Moving through the Alert Levels
Pandemic planning
Talking to children
Alert Level 1 guidance
Level 2 information
Running sessions under Level 2
Basic property checklist before re-opening
Level 2 checklist
Re-opening your centre using tikanga Māori
Cleaning
Visitors
Meetings
Contact tracing
Preparing for a temporary Centre closure
Re-opening after a temporary closure
Level 3 information
+
Education and PLD
Playcentre Education Face to Face
Playcentre Education Online
Resources
Signage related to COVID-19
COVID-19 alert levels
Symptoms of COVID-19
Alternatives to hugs and handshakes
Info for staff
Information for staff
Staff update 25 March 2020
Workplace support
PLD for staff
Tips for working from home
Virtual Village
+
Play resources
MoE play ideas
Adventure and junk play
Books and storytelling
Collage
Family & dramatic play
Manipulative play
Music
Natural resources
Play resources from Playcentres
Active play at home
Box play
Family and dramatic play
Playdough
Science experiments
Water play
Recipes for play
Finger-paint
Soap flakes
Uncooked play dough
Play dough
Slime
Gloop
Bubbles
te reo Māori puzzles
Audio books
Māori play resources
Hei Tiki neck pendant
Hikia te Hā breathing exercise
Kete bag
Poi dancing ball
Koru spiral
Raranga weaving
Tī rākau short stick
Tukutuku wall panel
Waka canoe
Whai – string games
Wheku mask
Play Insights – Education resources
Play Insights – Playworlds
Play Insights – Nature Play
Play Insights – Hundred Languages of Children
Resources for parents & caregivers
Articles
The joy of going slow
Creating happy memories
Child initiated or parent directed
Online resources
Taking care of your mental wellbeing
Taking care of children
Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV
Exercise
Online Upskilling Opportunities
Te Reo Māori resources
Māori well-being resources
Māori COVID-19 specific resources
A Māori phrase a day
Te Reo Māori course
Facebook / Apps / Youtube / Spotify
Māori online resources
Talking with children
Nathan Wallis
Centre resources
How to stay connected
Online centre meetings
Profile books
Playcentre at home blog
Latest News
Send us your story
Playcentre journals
Follow us on social media
Contact
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