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House Of Wonder

“Imagination points to all we might yet discover and create.”  – Albert There is nothing more beautiful in life than to create something which has not yet been created.Our imagination is the portal to dream of a better tomorrow and allow things which have not yet existed to make it’s way into reality. Without imagination we have no progress, no creativity and no diversity. In a sense it is what makes us truly human. When we dreamt about a place for children that inspi...

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

It’s not often I sit down and read a book in a single sitting ( interpreted only for breakfast!)I only wish I had read this and the other books by Patrick Lencioni years ago! It is such an easy read but profound in it’s messages.I am a fan of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People writer, Stephen Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team reiterates and complements his writings.I love the way Patrick Lencioni writes - as a narrative, a story in which you can identify withpeople and situation...

Early Childhood Council

Where the intent is to speak jointly, the parties agree to work collaboratively. The parties agree to consult one another, and through their respective national bodies, consult on issues of joint interest with their respective memberships and support each other on matters of mutual interest....

Manna

• CECEAA members can register and log in for discounted member prices on books and other resources.• CECEAA will promote Manna Christian Stores and their specials through their mailouts and conference....

Awhi Babies

Nau mai. Awhi Babies in our community? It takes time! CBK continues to be alongside different initiatives in our Whanganui community and right now we are reviewing what we have been doing and where to next (a natural pause space has occurred with some personnel changes)? At the recent strategic mapping hui we were reminded that being in community is vital as we continue to look up and out! What did we discover from the hui? The current initiatives continue to be responsive to community need; the...

Parenting Place

• A 15% discount on all Toolbox parenting courses: Early Years, Middle Years, Teens and Tweens and Building Awesome Whanau.• Parties will support each other in finding the most efficient ways to deliver joint initiatives.• Parties agree to consult, promote and share information, and work together in the spirit of partnership....

NZ Catholic Education Office

• The CEO will support and encourage CECEAA membership and disseminate information through their services• CECEAA members can access and attend their Christian Curriculum training (based on Te Whāriki) but do not receive the certificate.• CECEAA will encourage and support and share information with the Catholic• Education Office.• The Deputy CEO and the person responsible for Early Education will receive invitations to attend CECEAA.https://www.nzceo.org.nz/...

Te Whariki

Initial findings of an investigation into New Zealand Early Childhood Teachers’  perspectives on Spirituality, Wairua and Teaching by Cheryl Greenfield, Manukau Institute of Technology. Te Whāriki, he Whaariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum, includes an aspiration for all children, that they grow up "healthy in mind, body, and spirit" (Ministry of Education, 2017, p. 5), thereby, providing a clear acknowledgement that early childhood education services ...

Storypark

• 10% discount• receive one bespoke webinar exclusively for CECEAA members• CECEAA will exclusively promote StoryPark to their membership https://www.storypark.com/nz/...

It's autumn and winter is calling

I love how the seasons reflect life. I love how they reveal our Creator God. Spring arrives with boundless energy as plants push through the dark earth and lift their heads towards the sun and spring rains; beginning a dazzling display of blossoms, beauty and colour. Summer sees plants established, rich colours, heady perfumes and buds appearing with the promise of the fruit to come. A blaze of the fiery leaf colours ushers in autumn. Fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds mature re...

The power of puppets, props and picture books in early childhood environments

Reflecting on a lifetime of puppetry experiences and the overwhelming connection this has with early childhood literacy, New Zealand children’s author and puppet creator, Erin Devlin shares some insights into the power of puppets, props and picture books in early childhood environments.  ...