The thriving lockdown
5 hours ago | Playcentre
The thriving lockdown By a compulsively active parent, Miriam Walker When Covid-19 upended our lives my family was already anticipating a big transition. Mr five’s well-formed...Read More
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Shadow art
2 days ago | Playcentre
Drawing with light and shadow is a fun and informative activity for our tamariki. It helps them look at things from a new perspective, observing the different shapes created by sunlight at...Read More
Fostering friendship
March 16, 2020 | Playcentre
This year Playcentre Open Week's theme is friendship. This is a heart-warming story about two mothers who found their village through Playcentre. "Centaine and I have so much in common - we’re...Read More
Playcentre in the park
March 12, 2020 | Playcentre
Playcentre in the Park On Sunday 8th March six Playcentres from Northland arranged "Playcentre in the Park". Parklands Kamo, Onerahi, Tutukaka Coast, Titoki, Totara Grove and Horahora Playcentre...Read More
Literacy in nature
February 17, 2020 | Playcentre
Literacy in nature literacyˈlɪt(ə)rəsi/noun the ability to read and write. “tests of literacy and numeracy” synonyms:ability to read and write, reading/writing ability, reading/writing...Read More
Our pepeha our place
February 14, 2020 | Playcentre
Our pepeha our place Tēna koutou katoa ngāwhānu o Playcentre Aotearoa Ko Ohuiarangi te maunga Ko Te Wai o Taiki te moana Ko Tainui te waka Ko Ngai Tai te iwi Ko Bucklands Beach...Read More
The magic of heuristic play
February 7, 2020 | Playcentre
Rosalind Potter was surprised at the amount of plastic toys in the world that had limited outcomes. Inspired by a desire to encourage mokopuna to use their imagination, she created Imagine Box...Read More
Book review – Rugby 1, 2, 3, Whutupòro Tahi, Rua, Toru by Thalia Kehoe Rowden
January 12, 2020 | Playcentre
Rugby 1, 2, 3, Whutupòro Tahi, Rua, Toru by Thalia Kehoe Rowden Timed to tie in with the 2019 Rugby World Cup, this playful counting book is perfect for the littlest rugby fans. This...Read More
Blast off!
December 17, 2019 | Playcentre
It was a fun-filled, festive and stellar day as families from Howick, Pakuranga Rahihi, and Cockle Bay Playcentres joined forces to represent the Playcentre Aotearoa at this year’s Ho Ho Howick...Read More
Carpentry Goals!
November 29, 2019 | Playcentre
Tamariki and adults from Awakeri Playcentre have loved spending time in their brand new carpentry area. They would like to say a big thank you to Rhys for his excellent building skills and the...Read More