Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Early Childhood
This year there was a lot of discussion and interest around Waitangi Day, which falls on the 6th of February of each year.
Understanding Biting: A Developmental Milestone
Biting is a behaviour that can leave parents puzzled and concerned, often wondering why their sweet little ones would engage in such an act.
The Developmental Wonders of Water Play for Pēpi and Tamariki
As the sun graces us with its warm embrace during the summer months, the opportunity for water play becomes not just a delightful activity but a rich avenue for learning and development, especially for our precious pēpi and tamariki.
Routines and Rituals in ECE
In this short blog post Pāpāmoa Beach Kaiako, Amy discusses the importance and significance of routines and rituals in our Future Focus centres.
The Endless Paths of Empowerment for Tamariki
In our world today, we are all searching for what empowers us to be our best selves.As adults we can be the driving forces of discovering what empowers us to do our best, try or give our best, which can then filter onto our tamariki. Hear Terrace Views Kaiako Shay’s kōrero on this!
Primary Caregiving
Future Focus Livingstone Drive is implementing primary caregiving in their Kirikahurangi and Waireti rooms. Hear from Kaiako Kendall about the benefits and why their team chose to utilise primary caregiving.
Nourishing the Future: The Importance of Good Nutrition in the Early Years
At Future Focus we see it as part of our role to provide an environment where our tamariki learn to make healthy food choices, and so creating convenience for busy whānau is critical.
Pēpi Free Movement
Kia ora Future Focus whānau, my name is Amber, I’m a Kirikahurangi kaiako at The Bach.
Ready for School!
Is your child ready to start school? The perennial question many parents agonize over.
Room Transitions – Helpful Tips for Parents
Whaea Karen is an extremely passionate kaiako who comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and brings massive value to our Kirikahurangi ruma at The Boulevard. Here she shares some reassuring information and tips on managing your child’s room transition period.