Whanaungatanga

Recently we have had several children transition onto school, and as a result we have had new children join our Kindergarten whānau.

It is so exciting as we see children take on the responsibility, as a carer to look after our new friends. Tobin and Eligh recently started their time in our morning session, and we have seen Riley and Jake taken it upon themselves to support our new friends with settling into session. Today Tobin said "I'm spiderman" and lead the direction of play with Jake, Riley and Eligh as they used their imaginations to enhance their play in creative ways. Throughout our mornings together we hear groups of children working together and communicating with clarity and prescision when sharing their thoughts and ideas in play.  

This play supports the development of trusting relationships between peers, allowing for children to reconnect each morning as they walk through our gate. Relationships/whanaungatanga are really important to the children, families and whānau of Geraldine Kindergarten.