Here at Play to Learn ngaa tamariki love to explore their natural environment, including our Papatuuaanuku. Our tamariki helped plant some new flowers in the pots and garden as well. While doing this, they were careful not to harm the flowers or the plants. They have learned to care for the plants while doing the gardening. Tino pai to mahi tamariki ma!! Gardening can benefit children of all ages as it provides a great opportunity for children to learn, and equips them with...

All types of earthworms can do the same work, converting organic matter into valuable worm castings, but some breeds do a better job than others, so naturally, we choose the best worms for the job! The earthworms used in worm farms are in fact compost worms, which are different to the regular earthworms found in garden soil. Compost worms are surface feeders and don’t burrow deep into the soil as garden earthworms do. The various breeds of compost worms, such as Tigers, Reds, and...

Here at Play to Learn our tamariki have participated in the Pacifica week. During this time, they have made a Pacific Island mat through weaving. “For thousands of years, finely woven mats have been both everyday and formal items. They have been used as clothing, bedcovers, and room dividers, as well as ceremonial coverings at births, weddings, and funerals. Considered a marker of status and wealth, finely woven mats were also given as diplomatic gifts and were important trade...