Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand - Hastings Heretaunga

08/09/2026

Our local team have facilitated the ENGAGE approach to more than 120 Kaiako across Hawke’s Bay over the last two years. We consistently receive feedback about the effectiveness of the approach in supporting Kaiako and whānau to strengthen self regulation and social competence of tamariki through playing games. Kaiako also share how it has supported team cohesion and intentionality of teaching practice.
We have two more spaces available to train teaching teams early in 2027. Please reach out if your team are interested.

Learning through Play 💙

Across Aotearoa New Zealand, ENGAGE™ is helping preschoolers build self-regulation through games that strengthen their ability to manage their thoughts, feelings and actions.
Self-regulation is one of the most important skills mokopuna develop in the early years. It supports learning, friendships, problem-solving and emotional well-being.

The approach behind ENGAGE™ is grounded in decades of research, with studies showing that strong self-regulation in early childhood is associated with more positive educational, social and well-being outcomes later in life.

04/09/2026

Noho is such an important time for us to come together to share Mātauranga, kēmu, pūrākau, and a little line dancing with Naan. Our time together reminds us we are whānau!!
We were also privileged to have Whaea Nui and Matua Doug share their knowledge of Te Whanganui ā Orotu on our hikoi today. Our kete are full.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

02/09/2026

Our noho has started fabulously this morning with a clay session with Frances from the Hastings Art Gallery. Check out our waka!

25/08/2026

Don’t forget we are open for another Thursday night study session this week!

24/08/2026

Enrolments are now open for 2027 for all of our programmes

Join the Whānau

19/08/2026

Don’t forget our Thursday night study session tomorrow! Hope to see you then.

12/08/2026

Reminder our Thursday night study session starts at 4pm tomorrow!!
Come and join us

07/08/2026

We just love neuroscience. This just reinforces the importance of early childhood teachers and parents in shaping the lifelong outcomes of young children.

Neural Nugget: Between 0–3 years old, a child’s brain forms over 1 million neural connections per second. This time in life is the most pivotal, and also the most vulnerable for brain development. Early experiences shape cognitive development in early childhood.

We’ve made the science of baby brain development accessible for all. The Baby Brain Map is your interactive guide to early brain science. Start exploring now and help lay the foundation for healthy growth: https://bit.ly/4w3j4jg

06/08/2026

Kia orana Pasifika Fanau 😊

I hope your week is going well so far. Happy Cook Islands Language Week!

Join us for Session Three of Online Bure on Thursday 20th of August at 7.00pm. Our second to last session for the year!

An opportunity to connect and fellowship with other Pasifika fanau from across the motu. We will have a virtual celebration of Tongan Language Week! The 2026 theme for Tonga Language Week is Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture.

Part of the session with cover navigating PMA, Gen AI and APA7 referencing. Our wonderful Pasifika kaiako will be online to offer any other support with your studies.

When: Thursday 20th of August at 7.00pm
Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/4541673086049?p=Ld8XgDKn47ianoy1yd

Join us, we would love to see you. Bring your best MMT vibes to celebrate Lea Faka-Tonga in Aotearoa! Tue, tue, tue!

Meitaki,
Naomi

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