5 Christmas craft ideas with a Kiwi twist that will keep little hands busy.
For a ghost and ghoul free Halloween try these 5 ideas that promise fun for everyone.
10 brain building activities to try with your child that will support their interest in STEM and help them make a successful transition to big school. These ideas were supplied by VROOM, a global program of the Bezos Family Foundation.
Meet our first Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador, children’s author Ben Brown and how he hopes to inspire and motivate a generation of young readers.
Learn how young children benefit from collage making and how to undertake this fun, cost effective and highly sensory craft activity at home.
Learn how early educators support children in early childhood services with their STEM skills, what best practice looks like and how to nurture a love of STEM at home.
A new arrangement with ETV offers early learning services access to a free online library of videos, which may support children in early education settings.
With many parents feeling guilty about excessive screen time, this article offers 10 TV choices for children, which are age appropriate and educational.
5 interesting and educational craft ideas to try when the autumn weather makes it too wet to go outside.
Six ideas for making the Easter weekend truly magical for your preschooler, for learning new skills and for making the long weekend special for everyone.
Children’s book author Susann Hoffmann explains the inspiration her new books for preschoolers which challenge gender stereotypes as well as her favourite books for promoting diversity and inclusion in the early years.
Nine imaginative preschooler-friendly craft ideas which use cardboard as the main component along with step by step instructions for trying at home.
With the warmer weather upon us, now is a great time to try some interesting, fun and STEM filled water-play ideas with your children.
Today Wednesday 18 November is World Guinness Record Day and to celebrate we have three ideas to try with your family along with suggestions for breaking your own records at home.
In this interview with Kate De Goldi from the Te Puna Foundation learn about NZ’s Reading Ambassador and her top book recommendations for preschoolers.
6 Halloween-themed craft ideas, that are fun and will boost your child’s small motor skills and concentration.
6 ideas for keeping your child happy, busy and entertained when you are indoors and the 6 protective factors parents can employ to scaffold children during stressful times.
Why banning glitter is so important and a variety of alternatives for early education services.
Our borders are closed but that doesn’t mean you can’t do a bit of global exploration. This article offers 5 exciting, fun and educational virtual excursions to try.
A range of messy play and sensory activities that will stimulate your child’s senses and imagination. Work through the ideas to win messy play bingo.
9 simple, kid-friendly activity and craft activities to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday 6 September and make all the dads feel loved on their special day.
Suggestions for recognising the UN’s International Friendship Day and ideas for supporting children to develop healthy and sustainable friendships with their peers.
Scavenger hunts are a great way to keep little bodies busy indoors and little minds happy over the cooler months of winter. This article offers a load of different ideas for children of all ages and interests.
5 educational and fun ways to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year, with the children in your early education service.
8 easy STEM ideas to try at home to boost learning through play based exploration and discovery.
Strategies for keeping your kitchen clean and safe when cooking with preschoolers.
Pretend play can turn a boring day at home into an exciting adventure. Learn how to take your child on a pretend camping trip.
5 ways parents can help children manage their stress along with simple activity ideas that can be easily implemented.
Dialogic reading is an approach to early literacy which encourages children to be active participants when sharing a book with their parents.
Six ideas for educators to support children to develop and practice acts of kindness and compassion.
Raise Early Years director, Mandy Richardson describes how decluttering your child’s toy box to include a few simple open-ended play objects leads to higher quality and more sustained play.
The developmental benefits of making music at home and simple cost effective ideas for boosting musical experiences.
Inspirational play ideas to ensure your child receives the full benefits of play based learning, even at home.
Dancing is a great activity, and whether your child is free styling to The Wiggles or learning ballet like Prince George, this kind of movement has many benefits.
Father's Day is just around the corner, put 1 September in your diary, and this is a great time for dads and children to cuddle up and share a story.
5 easy, but exciting, science experiments to try at home with your children.
Mother's Day is this week Sunday 12 May and whether you're looking for inspiration or dropping some hints, there are lots of great ways to celebrate the occasion.
The Easter long weekend is a great chance to play, create and cook up a storm with your little one. To get cracking, here are five fun things to do at home.