Star Kids Childcare

Star Kids Childcare, Manurewa celebrated Tongan Language Week by exploring the Tongan flag and learning about its colours. The children enjoyed colouring the flag while learning simple words such as “Mālō” (thank you) and “ʻOfa” (love). This activity supported creativity, cultural awareness, and a sense of belonging.

At Star Kids Childcare Manurewa, tamariki are enjoying the fun Floor is Lava game, moving and jumping safely between different spaces.

This activity supports ngaahi sino (body movement), balance, coordination, and confidence.
Tamariki develop ngaahi kaungāme‘a (friendship) and ngaahi malava (skills) while learning through active play.

At Star Kids Childcare Manurewa, preschoolers are learning ngaahi fika (Tongan numbers) through fun activities.
They practise taha (one), ua (two), and tolu (three) while developing their counting skills.
This supports their lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan language), confidence, and connection to anga faka-Tonga (Tongan culture).

At Star Kids Childcare Manurewa, tamariki are making tapa craft to celebrate Tongan Language Week (Uike Lea Faka-Tonga). They are exploring patterns, colours, and designs while learning Tongan words such as tapa (traditional cloth) and lanu (colour).

This creative experience supports their founga fakakaukau (creativity), fine motor skills, and connection to anga faka-Tonga (Tongan culture).

At Star Kids Childcare Manurewa, tamariki are making beautiful paper flower leis to celebrate Tongan Language Week (Uike Lea Faka-Tonga).
They are exploring colours and textures while learning Tongan words such as faka‘ofo‘ofa (beautiful) and lanu (colour).

This creative activity supports their fine motor skills, creativity, and connection to lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan language) and culture.