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Everyday Play, Lifelong Foundations

How play helps tamariki build confidence, curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them  When a child turns a cardboard box into an oven, carefully mixes imaginary ingredients and serves freshly “baked” biscuits to their friends, it can be easy to see it as simple play.  But look a little closer and there is… Continue reading Everyday Play, Lifelong Foundations

Music in Early Childhood: Nurturing Connection and Creativity 

Music is one of the most influential ways for a child to access, engage with and express their unique selves. It forms a core part of the early childhood curriculum, and is essential to language and brain development in the early years.   Music Plays a Powerful Role in Building Connections  Music can help build a child’s social connections, including… Continue reading Music in Early Childhood: Nurturing Connection and Creativity 

Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Here at New Shoots, we take pride and joy in supporting your tamariki in the development of skills that precede formal literacy—reading and writing. This nurturing of early literacy lays the foundation, so that tamariki can unlock the reading code and have the physical skills for writing once they are developmentally ready. What are the… Continue reading Early Literacy Development: Building Strong Foundations from the Start

Exploring STEM and Project Work with Preschool Tamariki at New Shoots Tauranga

At New Shoots Tauranga, the creative minds, inquisitive nature, and collaborative spirit of our tamariki drive an inspiring approach towards their learning. Through captivating STEM sessions and hands-on project work, we empower every child to actively participate in their own educational journey, exploring, creating, and discovering together. This STEM-focused lens encourages tamariki to take ownership… Continue reading Exploring STEM and Project Work with Preschool Tamariki at New Shoots Tauranga

We are Ready for School

As tamariki / children are nearing school age, we often have conversations with parents concerned about school readiness.   Starting school is a big milestone for every child and their family/whānau. As parents, we all strive to ensure our little ones are well-prepared, but it’s normal to have a few concerns or questions along the way.… Continue reading We are Ready for School

The Magic of Intentional Spaces: Creating Environments for Learning

Have you ever wondered why your child’s room and environment is set up a particular way? Each space, each material, each setup, there’s a purpose behind it all. At New Shoots, intentional environments are at the heart of our approach. Creating a space for children to thrive is no accident; it’s rich in purpose and… Continue reading The Magic of Intentional Spaces: Creating Environments for Learning

Learning Through Play: What’s Really Happening in the Sandpit?

Research tells us young children learn best through play. But have you ever wondered what this really means and how you can identify and support learning through play? Why Play Matters Early childhood is a time of immense physical and cognitive developmental growth, in fact, it is the period of the most growth throughout the… Continue reading Learning Through Play: What’s Really Happening in the Sandpit?

Enrolment Conditions

New Shoots operates as a full day service and do not offer short days or sessions;
Our fees include high quality teacher ratios above Ministry of Education Standards;
Minimum enrolment is two days per week; A $50 enrolment fee will be due upon enrolment to confirm your place;
Two weeks notice is required when terminating enrolment; 10% discount is applicable to your eldest child’s fees if you have two or more children attending New Shoots full time;
Nappies and food are provided; and Formula is not provided – this must be brought in from home if required. 

To be read in conjunction with the Fee Policy.
Fees effective from 1st April 2022.