Maths is about counting, sorting, matching, pattern-making, sequencing, (for example large to small), comparing items, size, colours, weight and volume. Maths can help children to: learn to count, weigh and measure learn to analyse and solve problems develop hand–eye coordination and muscles understand shapes, sizes and patterns solve problems, estimate, … [Read more...] about Play idea: Maths – Pangārau
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Craft idea: Potato art – Poster with Pumpkins
Crafting and creating with potato stamps This is very basic but versatile craft idea, suitable for toddlers and preschoolers. Preparation: 1 small potato piece of paper (I used A3 format and I have Nina's table lined with paper too, just in case) finger paint or gouache (I used yellow and red gouache as I could not remember where I put Nina's finger paint. Maybe … [Read more...] about Craft idea: Potato art – Poster with Pumpkins
Play idea: Playdough – Paraoa poke
Playdough is a safe and soothing material and provides children with a great sense of security – it cannot be ‘done wrong’ and is a satisfying sensory experience. It is a useful material for arrival or when settling children. Children can help you make playdough. Although clay and playdough have similar purposes their textures, consistencies and smells are different, and … [Read more...] about Play idea: Playdough – Paraoa poke
Massey University “Baby Brain” Study
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN VALUABLE RESEARCH INTO THE MATERNAL “BABY BRAIN” Tēnā koutou! We are Kate Connolly and Kate Pennell, students of clinical psychology at Massey University. We are hoping to connect with you because we are researching the phenomenon commonly termed “baby brain”. The idea that women may not be as 'mentally sharp' during pregnancy/haputanga is one … [Read more...] about Massey University “Baby Brain” Study