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Rising Stars Preschool is a positive, inspiring and stimulating environment. Welcome to Rising Stars Preschool.

Rising Stars Preschool caters for the needs of 2-5 year olds and we pride ourselves on our programme that offers both an education in learning and in sport. Rising Stars Preschool will expose children to a range of sporting skills such tools to give your child a head start in sport as well as helping them develop into positive individuals with strong foundations for future learning. Quality resources and equipment are provided enabling your child’s individual strengths to be recognised. Rising Stars Preschool also offers a huge sandpit!

20 free hours for 3+ year olds.

24/09/2026

𝐓- 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞

𝐾𝑎ℎ𝑎 – 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑠, 𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠-𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙, 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒.

A few months ago, one of our focuses in the Kaha Zone was learning about T-Ball and developing some of the skills needed to play. It has been fantastic to see that the children are still enjoying T-Ball so much and are regularly asking for it to be set up in the Kaha Zone.

Playing T-Ball together also provides wonderful opportunities for the children to develop their social competence. They are learning how to take turns, wait patiently, listen to others, follow simple rules and manage their excitement while someone else has a turn. They are also learning how to encourage their friends, celebrate each other's successes and be part of a group. These experiences help children build confidence in interacting with others, develop friendships and understand that everyone has an important part to play.

On the Kaha Zone today it was lovely to see the children supporting one another. Everyone waited patiently for their turn, chatted with their friends while they waited and encouraged each other when someone was up to bat. There were lots of smiles, cheers and positive words for every child who had a go.

18/09/2026

(Part 2) Friendship is 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭.

At Rising Stars, we have been talking about what it means to be a good friend and how we can show 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 towards one another.

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
When we support children through their friendships and relationships with their peers, we are helping to develop their 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. These experiences give children opportunities to learn how to:

• 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 and recognise that our friends may have different emotions and needs.
• 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 by sharing, taking turns, cooperating, and working together.
• 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰, even when we may not agree.
• 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 in a respectful way.
• 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬 with support, rather than immediately walking away or becoming upset.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, understanding that everyone has the right to say “stop” or “no.”
• 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 where children feel safe, valued, included, and connected.

Friendships are an important part of children’s learning at Rising Stars. Through everyday play, conversations, and supported interactions, we can help children develop the confidence and skills they need to 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

17/09/2026

(Part 1) Friendship is 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭.

At Rising Stars, we have been talking about what it means to be a good friend and how we can show 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 towards one another.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?
• 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: Friends enjoy doing fun activities, games, and silly things together.
• 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Friends learn to take turns, share resources, and look out for each other’s feelings.
• 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝: Friends use kind words, offer comfort when someone is sad and help when a friend needs support.
• 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Friends listen when someone is talking and show that they value what the other person has to say.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Friends learn that mistakes happen. We can say, “I’m sorry,” accept apologies and work through small disagreements together.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Friends understand that everyone has different feelings and preferences. If we do not like what a friend is doing, we can use our words to ask them to stop, move away, or take a moment to calm down.

10/09/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬

Our tamariki love to play with water!

There are so many benefits of waterplay, here are some key benefits.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 - children feel different temperatures and textures, which helps calm their nervous system and build body awareness.

𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - pouring, squeezing, lifting, and stirring strengthen hand muscles and improve hand -eye co-ordination for tasks like writing.

𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 - children test early science and math ideas by observing – such as floating, sinking, volume, and cause and effect.

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 - sharing resources and talking with peers introduces new vocabulary and teaches cooperation and turn taking.

𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - splashing or quietly pouring water can relieve energy or offer a soothing, therapeutic break.

Water play, or 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐢, is an important area of learning within our early childhood curriculum. It provides tamariki with opportunities to explore, experiment, problem-solve and develop an understanding of the world around them through hands-on, sensory experiences.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 (𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐢) 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, even though it may not look like traditional running, jumping, or ball activities.

Physical literacy is about developing the skills, confidence, motivation and understanding to move our bodies successfully and enjoy being active. Our tamariki are very active when taking part in water play activities- digging holes in the sand to make a pool or making sandcastles, our tamariki are moving their bodies and creating fun and meaningful opportunities for themselves.

03/09/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲- 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲🫶

Daffodil Day provides a meaningful opportunity for tamariki to learn about compassion, empathy, and kindness towards others. Through conversations and shared experiences, children begin to understand that people may be going through difficult times and that we can show care and support in many ways. These experiences help develop social competence as tamariki learn to recognise and respond to the feelings and needs of others, build positive relationships, cooperate, and show kindness within their community.

By participating in daffodil day, children are learning that even the small acts of aroha can make a difference to others.

Our tamariki collaborated and work together as a team to create beautiful pieces of art. During these experiences tamariki shared their thoughts and ideas, worked harmoniously together, and appreciated each other’s contribution😊 These moments provided wonderful opportunities to practice cooperation, communication, and respect for others😊

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27/08/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞

The tamariki were really enjoying the high jump that Sam and Chelsea set up. There are children that especially enjoy spending time in the Kaha Zone and consistently give everything a go.

I was so proud of all the children for lining up and patiently waiting their turn. Frankie showed wonderful leadership during this time, helping to make sure everyone was being fair and no one was cutting in line.

Through this activity, children are developing gross motor skills as they run and jump. High jump requires coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and good timing to successfully clear the bar. Children are learning to judge the space around their bodies, recognise where the bar is positioned, and adjust their movements and body position to jump over it safely. The children demonstrated great determination and confidence, giving it their best effort each time.

There were also opportunities for mathematical learning as children explored concepts such as height, distance, position, and measurement. They could compare how high they could jump, notice when the bar was raised or lowered, and use mathematical language such as 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 and 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫.

Through these experiences, children are developing an understanding of mathematics in meaningful, active, and playful ways.

20/08/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬

Over the month of August, we have been intentionally creating learning experiences for our creative space that supports children’s learning with:
- Space & measurement
- Number & measurement
- Pattern & relationship
- Create & communicate math.

Kaiako first explored how we are laying the foundations for children to explore mathematical concepts, which shows us how we can intentionally enable an environment that supports all children to engage with and develop their mathematical thinking.

We then notice and recognise children’s current capabilities and potential pathways for learning. From there, we respond by adapting and facilitating the environment, providing intentional teaching, and scaffolding to extend children’s mathematical learning.

And, importantly, we document it, making children’s mathematical thinking, learning and progress visible.

14/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐞 (Part 2)

Even more special moments of our tamariki feeling free to explore, express themselves and simply be who they are through play! 🌟

13/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐞 (Part 1)

Play is children’s mahi-it is how they explore, discover, create, communicate, and make sense of the world around them. Through play, children have the freedom to be themselves, to follow their own interests, express their ideas and make choices in their own learning.

When we provide time, space and trust, children can take ownership of their play, develop their sense of agency, and build confidence in who they are. Our role is to nurture and support this freedom, being present alongside children while allowing them the freedom to lead, experiment, connect and simply enjoy themselves.

These photos tell the story of children who are free to be themselves through their play!

06/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬

The excitement of the Commonwealth Games has inspired us here in the kaha Zone!

Throughout July and August, our tamariki have been exploring a variety of sports and movement experiences that reflect many of the events featured in the games.

Through 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲, 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬, 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭, 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐲, 𝐠𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩, our tamariki are developing fundamental movement skills that form the foundation of lifelong physical literacy.

These experiences are about so much more than sport. Through play, tamariki are building confidence, coordination, balance, teamwork, resilience, and communication skills. They are learning to encourage one another, take turns, celebrate success, and develop a growth mindset.

By connecting our learning to the Commonwealth Games, we are helping tamariki see how movement can be fun, meaningful, and enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

We also hope to inspire an appreciation for active, healthy lifestyles and perhaps even spark the dreams of a few future athletes along the way.

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