Educare

Educare

Our Daily Programme

This will give you an idea of what a typical day at Educare Kaiapoi could look like.

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Our Daily Programme

Our daily programme varies each day depending on the needs of our tamariki. We follow tamariki’s individual routines and change/check nappies as per policy guidelines or when needed. We provide a variety of learning experiences and the resources are changed regularly to follow tamariki’s interests and keep them engaged and challenged. Tamariki have the opportunity to explore these experiences at Exploration time. Our routine is flexible to suit the needs and desires of the tamariki and may include spontaneous whānau time initiated by tamariki or spontaneous walks to explore our backyard. Sunscreen will be applied during term 1 and 4 as per sunscreen policy. Term 2 and 3 winter clothing is essential.
Our main focuses is on building Whanaungatanga

(Relationships, working with others and partnerships), Manaakitanga

(Sharing, kindness, respect and participation) and Pātaitai

(Exploring, curiosity, questioning, and protection), by developing social skills needed to support children in learning through play together.

7.30am
Centre Opens, Exploration time
8.45am
Over 2's proceed to Te Hua Manu Room, reset classroom for exploration time inside/ outside
9.20am
Short whānau time for the Overs
9.30am
Morning Tea/ Morning Kai
10.00am
Reset classroom for exploration time
10.15am
Exploration time inside/ outside
11.15am
Tidy up/ wash hands for lunchtime kai
11.30am
Lunchtime kai (Unders)
11.35am
Whānau time and tidy up for lunch (Overs)
12.00pm
Lunchtime kai (Overs)
12.00pm
Sleeptime or quiet time of explorations inside/ outside
2.00pm
Afternoon Kai
2.30pm
Exploration time inside/ outside
3.30pm
Classrooms merge into Pepe Manu Room, reset classroom, exploration time inside/ outside
5.30pm
Centre Closes