Caterpillar room

Vision statement: 

‘In the Caterpillar Room we have a holistic approach where we will provide a respectful, safe, and home like environment. Kaiako will provide stimulating and developmental learning experiences where children are able to learn as individuals, along with their peers, whānau, and extended community. Through this, children will have the desire to become lifelong, happy, and confident learners. .’

Daily routine:

8:00—9:15am Haere Mai – Welcome

9:15am Awhina Ringa – Helping hands to tidy up environment.

9:20am Wa Whariki – Montessori work-cycle

9:45am Morena Kai – Morning Tea

10:15am Whare paku – Toileting for all children

10:30am Wa Whariki – Circle Time/Exploration Time

Circle Time is a fun, exciting and effective way to learn with and alongside others. Children become familiar with every day happenings such as the weather, day of the week, as well as learning shape, colour, number and through repetition and song.

An experience is offered for exploration. These are planned to link in with the children’s individual interest and our group focus area.

11.00am Taakaro ki waho – Outside Play

11.30 am Taima tina – Lunch time.

11:50pm Whare paku – Toileting for all children

11:50 Taima Moe – Sleep Time, story time. Children that are sleeping get ready for bed.

12:30pm Ka Kite Ano/Kiaora – Farewell/Welcome Children

12:30pm Tua atu kura – Child initiated play/ emergent experiences

1:00pm Taakaro ki waho – Outside Play

3:15pm Ahiahi Ka – Afternoon Tea

3:30pm Whare paku – Toileting for all children

3:30pm – 5.30pm Wa Whariki – Quiet activities, Ready to go home.