Early childhood education (ECE) is hugely valuable — not just for children’s learning, but also for helping families participate in the workforce. In New Zealand, the 20 Hours ECE scheme is an important part of that support.
Trampolines can be a fantastic way for tamariki to burn off energy, develop balance, and enjoy outdoor fun. Lots of families have them in their backyards, and with the right safety measures in place, they can be a great way to support active playtime.
In today’s world of flashing lights, gadgets, and plastic playthings, wooden toys might look simple—but don’t let their appearance fool you. These timeless classics offer powerful developmental benefits that support children’s learning, imagination, and wellbeing.
A lot can be said for a babies facial expressions, however getting playful, talking, signing, singing, and responding to your baby’s cues helps build a strong emotional bond and supports healthy development and communication skills.
The first three years of life is crucial for infant brain development. This is when the human brain does most of it's hard wiring making millions of connections. These connections are formed in direct response to the child's/tamaiti environment. Nature,…
Attachment relationships form the basis for children/tamariki thriving. What is attachment? Attachment develops through one-to-one interactions between adults and infants. Early interactions shape the wiring in the brain and establish patterns for how the child will develop relationships as they…
Here at Nurture@Home we are passionate about providing children with outdoor experiences. OUDOOR EXPERIENCES- WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Learning outside supports the development of healthy and active lifestyles by offering children opportunities for physical activity, freedom and movement, and…
Starting your child's early learning journey can feel emotional and daunting - but also incredibly exciting! It's an opportunity to watch them explore a world full of fun, learning, and growth. With thoughtful preparation, you can help ease their transition…
EXPERIENCING NATURE THROUGH NATUREPLAY! Our aim is to encourage children's natural curiosity about nature and the outside environment. We work as advocates of the new revolution 'No Cotton Wool Kids', and with this in mind we have created Wheako Taiao…