• The programme at Tippytoes is guided by Te Whaariki, the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. |
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• Child- centred/Child-initiated programme giving children the opportunity to freely and actively explore and experiment with the environment. Toys and equipment are readily available and at an appropriate height for children to pick and choose what they would like to do. |
• Toys will be developmentally appropriate offering children a chance to be successful and to challenge their abilities. |
• Play is the key aspect of the educational programme. Children learn and develop through play. |
• Adults and children are both seen as learners sharing ideas and knowledge. |
• Individual and group planning will be done after detailed observations to provide educational opportunities that extend children’s knowledge and abilities. |
• The programme offers the children focused times during the day. These are times where the children are involved in more structured activities, which have stemmed from their interests. This is our more structured time of the day and all children are encouraged to participate |
