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A typical day at a rural Playcentre
Immigrating to NZ or moving areas
ERO reviews
Hiring a Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharing Our Stories
Sharing our stories – Jared
Sharing our stories – Timea
Sharing our stories – Saroja
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Sharing our stories – Kesha
Sharing our stories – Doryan
Sharing our stories – Joy
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Sharing our stories – Neroli
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Sharing our stories – Emily, Angus and Eliza
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Benefit #1- Discover how children learn
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Babies Can Play
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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
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – 2021
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Resources
Te Ahu o Te Reo opportunity for 2021
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
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Equipment
Health and Safety
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Public Relations (PR)
Welcoming New Families
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Member News and Announcements
Playcentre Bulletin & Newsletters
Centre Resources
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Teaching and Learning
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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
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Promotional Material
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Annual Management Plan (Calendar view)
Useful Resources
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Code of Conduct
Communication Pathway
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Welcome booklet & visitor info
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Organisation Info
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Organisation details
Our Constitution
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Amalgamation
Historical Documents
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Introduction
Definition References
Key and Contents
Who we are
Operating successfully
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Resolve and evolve
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Feedback Form
About
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General
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About Playcentre
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Philosophy
Annual Reports
History
2019 /2020 Highlights
Facts and Stats
People
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Trustee Board
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Our valued volunteers
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Thank you
Playcentre Shops
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Playcentre Shop – Canterbury
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News & Events
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Latest News
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COVID-19
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Latest Updates
October 2021 Updates
September 2021 Updates
August 2021 Updates
June 2021 Updates
February 2021 Updates
June 2020 Updates
May 2020 Updates
April 2020 Updates
March 2020 Updates
Guidance for Centres
General information
Basic Information
Pandemic planning
Talking to children
First Aid Certificate Extension
Level 1 information
Level 2 information
Running sessions under Level 2
Level 2 checklist
Re-opening your centre using tikanga Māori
Level 3 & 4 information
Level 3 & 4 guidance
Centre closures for lock down
Education
Playcentre Education Face to Face
PLD online opportunities
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
Short-term Absence Payment
Workplace support
PLD for staff
Tips for working from home
Workstation set up
Vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandate information
Frequently Asked Question Bank
Feedback form – COVID-19
Virtual Village
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Play resources
MoE play ideas
Adventure and junk play
Books and storytelling
Family & dramatic play
Collage
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
Gloop
Slime
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
Vacancies
Contact
Member Login
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Future Members
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Info about Playcentre
What is Playcentre?
What Playcentre is all about
The benefits of Playcentre
For the whole whānau
Our Playcentres
Playcentre sessions
How to join a Playcentre
Term costs, fees and donations
A typical day at a rural Playcentre
Immigrating to NZ or moving areas
ERO reviews
Hiring a Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Sharing Our Stories
Sharing our stories – Jared
Sharing our stories – Timea
Sharing our stories – Saroja
Sharing our stories – Karleen
Sharing our stories – Kesha
Sharing our stories – Doryan
Sharing our stories – Joy
Sharing our stories – Erlyn
Sharing our stories – Neroli
Sharing our stories – Paula
Sharing our stories – Emily, Angus and Eliza
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
+
Education
+
Education Information
Find a Workshop or online module
Enrolment Information
Festival of Learning 2021
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
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – 2021
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Resources
Te Ahu o Te Reo opportunity for 2021
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
Planning
+
AGM Planning
Annual Management Plan (Calendar view)
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
Our Playcentres
+
Philosophy
Annual Reports
History
2019 /2020 Highlights
Facts and Stats
People
+
Trustee Board
National Team
Regional Team
Our Volunteers
+
Our valued volunteers
Our life members, associate members and patrons
Alumni
Our Supporters
+
Thank you
Playcentre Shops
+
Playcentre Shop – Canterbury
Playcentre Shop – Taranaki
News & Events
+
Latest News
Playcentre Messy Play Event
Research and Articles
COVID-19
+
Latest Updates
October 2021 Updates
September 2021 Updates
August 2021 Updates
June 2021 Updates
February 2021 Updates
June 2020 Updates
May 2020 Updates
April 2020 Updates
March 2020 Updates
Guidance for Centres
General information
Basic Information
Pandemic planning
Talking to children
First Aid Certificate Extension
Level 1 information
Level 2 information
Running sessions under Level 2
Level 2 checklist
Re-opening your centre using tikanga Māori
Level 3 & 4 information
Level 3 & 4 guidance
Centre closures for lock down
Education
Playcentre Education Face to Face
PLD online opportunities
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
Short-term Absence Payment
Workplace support
PLD for staff
Tips for working from home
Workstation set up
Vaccine mandate
Vaccine mandate information
Frequently Asked Question Bank
Feedback form – COVID-19
Virtual Village
+
Play resources
MoE play ideas
Adventure and junk play
Books and storytelling
Family & dramatic play
Collage
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
Gloop
Slime
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
Vacancies
Contact
Member Login
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