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At the moment we are focusing on keeping ourselves healthy. So yesterday we had a five plus a day challenge. Our tamariki are so amazing. We challenged them to try a variety of fruits and vegetables, there were 11 in total. Every star on their certificates represents trying one of the options. What superstars! There are a lot of stars on those certificates, many with 11 stars, we are so proud of them all xx
Today is a great day to snuggle up with books with your tamariki! 📖 Reading and oral storytelling with babies and young children promotes brain development and imagination, developing language and emotions, and strengthens relationships. Children often enjoy books, songs and stories with good rhyme, rhythm and repetition. Anytime is a good time for a book. Try to share at least one book each day. Keep warm and dry everyone
Yesterday morning we enjoyed washing our babies. This is a something we love and often do on a cold rainy day. It’s a fun activity and encourages imaginative play and lots of opportunities for social interactions. At Dudley Creek Preschool we value imaginative play as it supports so many areas of child development. It fosters creativity, by providing a safe space for children to act out scenarios of their choosing, including situations they might not experience in real life. It promotes physical development in a fun way, such as hand eye coordination. It provides an opportunity for tamariki to practice and develop their language and social skills. And it also boosts the development of problem solving and self regulation skills, as it create opportunities for children to learn to play co-operatively. Wow so much more than just washing babies! We are a small centre and the aim of our preschool located in Mairehau, Christchurch is to provide a safe and comfortable environment, where your children can feel at home. Contact our team today for information on enrolments.
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