Busy Bees Hamilton East

Our pepi love exploring different textures and getting creative through messy play. Take a look at the colourful and imaginative mahi they have created. This sensory-rich activity provides a fun and engaging experience for our tamariki. Using frozen paint on blocks offers a hands-on sensory exploration, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and learning through play.

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Last week, our tamariki in Manuka group, took part in a range of activities to celebrate World Environment Day. Through sensory-rich experiences, they explored different environments and learned about caring for nature in ways that were meaningful for their age and stage of development.

The babies enjoyed exploring a variety of natural materials and textures, using their senses to discover how things felt, looked, and smelled. Outdoor messy play provided opportunities for hands-on learning, curiosity, and exploration of the natural world around them.

The tamariki also created their own Earth-themed artworks, using different colours to make their unique creations. These experiences supported sensory development, creativity, and an early appreciation for our environment and the importance of looking after it.

We love hearing from our whānau and celebrating the special moments that make our centre community so unique. Thank you for your trust, support, and kind words. ✨

We’ve got some very special people to celebrate here at Busy Bees Hamilton East 💛

A big, heartfelt congratulations to our amazing kaiako:
🌟 Vikashni, who graduated back in March
🌟 Stefanija & Shelly, who have just graduated last week

We’ve seen the hard work, the late nights, the dedication — all while still showing up every day for our tamariki with smiles, patience, and so much care.

We feel incredibly lucky to have such passionate, qualified kaiako in our centre. They bring knowledge, warmth, and a genuine love for learning that makes a real difference in our children’s lives every single day 🐝🌱

We sure are proud to call them part of our team!

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 💮

To all the whaea, mums, step-mums, grandmas, nanas and mother figures in our lives - today is for you!

For the early starts, the big hugs, the long nights, and the endless love in so many different forms… we see it, and we appreciate it.

Sending love and aroha to you today.
We also hold space today, for those who may be missing someone, waiting for someone, or carrying their motherhood journey quietly. 💗 💜

Join us this Wednesday for our Parent Information Evening. A welcoming evening where you can connect with our kaiako and learn more about your child’s learning journey.

Event details : Wednesday 15th April at 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Each room will be sharing a focus area to support our tamariki:
🌸 Mānuka Room (Babies) – routines, relationships & transitioning to toddlerhood
🌼 Kōwhai Room (Toddlers) – routines, toileting readiness & building confidence
🌺 Pōhutukawa Room (Preschool) – school readiness, School Starters Programme & Lunch Box Day

A great opportunity to ask questions, get helpful insights and connect with other whānau in your room

We’d love to see as many of you there as possible. Your involvement truly makes a difference 💛