We have been talking with our educators lately about celebrating Kai time with a special ritual. This was firstly introduced at our weekly playgroup with table cloths for the tables and vases with flowers in them. This has followed onto the educators own home programmes with the children setting the table, picking their own flowers and …
At home with Nessa
Our video ‘At home with Nessa’ captures the essence of PLAY, as Albert Einstein said “Play is the highest form of research”. Nessa lives in Belfast with her husband Sandro and two Children, Giancarlo and Zara. Call us for further information, 0800 Inhome Click here
Winter Wellness
Winter Wellness Top 5 Tips BOOST YOUR VITAMIN C Vitamin C helps keep your immune system healthy and can help reduce the length and severity of a cold. However, it is no use swallowing endless vitamin C supplements when you have a cold – that really won’t help. You need to have plenty of foods …
Term 2 Newsletter 2017
Kia ora and Welcome to Term 2 Can you believe that it is Autumn already! This time of year is perfect for exploring nature as we run through the fallen leaves, search under rocks and stones for bugs and slugs to be found and enjoy the mid morning to mid afternoon sun shine. We have …
At home with Heather
A short video showing Heather’s weekly programme. Heather follows the cues of her children to plan a programme based on individual interests, with an emphasis on trust and respect. Heather lives in Casebrook with her husband Neale and their two children Jacob and Maddi. Call Louise for more information 0800 Inhome Click here
Article written for Childspace Magazine Summer 2016-17
Organic Kids… Our journey of passion and quest for quality. Hi, we’re Bec and Lou, directors of Organic Kids. We are two passionate early childhood professionals from Christchurch, proud to share our journey and passion in early childhood education. We are both working Mums and have known each other for 6 years as colleagues and …
Term 1 Newsletter 2017
Kia ora and welcome to term 1! We are excited to be planning another great year with Organic Kids. We have some great events for our children, educators and whanāu to be part of this term. With the warmer weather please remember to sun block your children prior to them arriving into care in the …
Term 4 Newsletter 2016
Kia ora and welcome to term 4! We have an exciting term of events planned and would love you to join in! The weather is (or will be!) heating up soon, please bring a sunhat every day in term 4 and spare clothes as water play, messy play and more outside fun in the sun …
Term 3 Newsletter 2016
Kia ora and Welcome to Term 3! What glorious Autumn weather we have had this term. Our programme has been very busy this month with children getting out amongest the fallen leaves at Forest Education, preparing and making soup at Playgroup and enjoying a fun filled morning at the Air Force Museum. As we head …
Term 2 Newsletter 2016
Kia ora and Welcome to Term 2! THANK-YOU to all our families who have been referring their friends to us, and for your amazing comments on social media threads. We both really appreciate your ongoing support! We currently have spaces available in Parklands, North New Brighton, Kaiapoi and Oxford. If you know anyone looking for …