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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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July 14, 2020
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Kia ora, this week a special contribution from our friends at Play 'n' Learn on the importance of design in early education settings, also five ideas for marking Matariki, happening this week 13-20 July.
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The real purpose of an ECE centre layout
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For any childhood centre the design of the layout is key to its success. Whether you are starting with a purpose-built new building, working within an existing space to set up a new centre or renovating a centre, paying attention to the layout design at the very beginning is crucial.
The layout of your centre informs how it works for staff, what activities take place and where and how children use the centre.
This article was written by the Play 'n' Learn, experts in supporting the early education sector to create communities of learning: where families, teachers, children and management are brought together in caring for educating citizens of the future.
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Matariki: Celebrating the joy of Maori New Year
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The start of the Māori New Year is underway, heralded by the rise of the star cluster known in Māori as Matariki, and bringing with it a joyful celebration of people, culture, language, spirituality and history.
As young children love space, stars and celebrations, this national festival provides countless opportunities for cultural experiences, learning and fun during its official dates from 13 – 20 July.
Matariki is richly underpinned by Māori tradition and practice. It is an event all about whānau (family), coming together and celebration. By offering young children meaningful learning opportunities during this time, educators can nurture their cultural understanding and respect for Maori heritage, offering a host of fun activities such as craft, stories, food and exploration.
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