Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to term two at
Mairtown Kindergarten.
In our absence over the term break, a year
of visioning, planning and teamwork came to fruition when Cole from Stoneworks came in to re-develop our
grass mound area.
Our vision was to add some extra natural
features to our current mound to transform it into a more inviting and
challenging space for children’s play and engagement. This would be created
through the addition of volcanic boulders and a pole-climbing wall.
We are absolutely chuffed with Cole’s work
and his ability to create an extension of our playscape that looks like it’s
always been there!
Whilst the additional features are quite
simple, as anticipated they have been a key focal point for children’s play and
exploration over the past two days. This beautiful natural landscape has become
another space for our tamariki to challenge them-selves, test out physical and
motor skills and most importantly take new risks.
Taking
risks allow children to learn at the very edge of their capabilities. Risk
taking allows children to push themselves further and to extend their limits.
Risk taking in play allows children to vary the familiar, to try out new ideas
(Tovey, 2007)
A big thank you to our wonderful parent
support group for fundraising the money to support our curriculum initiatives,
and to our kindergarten community who recognise the importance of developing
their children’s ‘can-do’ attitude by allowing them to explore and learn in an
enabling environment.
Ka kite ano
Kim
(If you are interested in contacting Cole
Jobe from Stoneworks his number is 027 2262 046)
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