Midcity Childcare Centre

Look at the joy this tamaiti has knowing his whānau are sharing his language and culture with his friends!

An important part of a tamaiti is the whānau behind them, and the culture and language they bring with them. Having whānau come in and share has been so wonderful for everyone involved!

For the month of June, we have been exploring who we are, where we come from and the things that are important to our whānau. Our tamariki were given black and white photos of themselves and asked to colour themselves in, how they see themselves. We were so impressed with the level of detail our tamariki put into these drawings!

Same water, three different discoveries 💙💚

Water play supports:
🔹 scientific thinking (cause & effect)
🔹 creativity and imagination
🔹 fine motor development
🔹 independent exploration

There’s no one “right” way to learn — and that’s the beauty of play 💙💚

A simple flower, a moment of wonder 💙💚
Ngahere exploration encourages tamariki to slow down, observe, and connect with the natural world.

From frustration to pure joy 💙💚
Persisting through challenge builds resilience, patience, and confidence.

That moment of “I did it!” — that’s where the magic is ✨

Through collaboration, problem-solving, and shared excitement, this rocket ship came to life 💙💚
The best part? The teamwork, communication, and joy along the way 🚀

Confidence you can’t teach… but we nurture 💙💚

“Look I made a wiggly worm!” 💙💚

From idea to creation 💙💚
Playdough supports fine motor development, creativity, and storytelling — giving tamariki the tools to bring their imagination to life.

The ngahere has a way of bringing out wonder 💙💚 Where curiosity grows, so does confidence.