Educare Albert Street

26/08/2026

🌿 Taking our balancing to new heights! 🌿

Following on from our inside balancing experiences, today we decided to take our challenge outside and step it up a level!

We started with the plank nice and low, giving our tamariki time to explore, test their balance and work out where to place their feet. As their confidence grew, so did the challenge!

We gradually moved the plank higher, encouraging balance, coordination, body awareness and calculated risk-taking.

What I really loved watching was the Tuakana-Teina relationships naturally happening throughout the play. ❤️ Our more confident tamariki reaching out their hands, encouraging their friends and sharing in their achievements 👏
Others watched, learned and then gave it a go themselves.

There was so much learning happening – problem-solving, perseverance, turn-taking, communication, trust and supporting one another, alongside all that wonderful physical development.

As the challenge became higher, we could see that wonderful sense of achievement: “I did it!” 🌟 Each attempt was building not only physical skills, but confidence in themselves as capable learners.

❤️Learning together, supporting each other and having lots of fun along the way. 💕

Learn • Laugh • Play

18/08/2026

🌟 Balancing, concentrating and giving it a go! 🌟

Today our tamariki took on a simple balance challenge using the wooden planks. As they carefully made their way along the path, they were developing balance, coordination and spatial awareness, while also learning to slow down, concentrate and plan their next move.

There was lots of perseverance and confidence as they kept trying, alongside opportunities to watch and learn from one another. 💚

Learning through movement, challenge and play — Learn, Laugh, Play! 🌿

12/08/2026

🧊 Ice, hammers and a hidden surprise! 🔨🐊

Today our Under two tamariki had so much fun exploring a big block of ice with a little surprise frozen inside! Using hammers and different tools, they worked hard to chip, tap and break the ice to see what they could discover.

There was lots of concentration, curiosity and determination as they explored what happens to the ice as it cracks and melts. Such a simple experience, but so much learning happening — developing hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, fine motor skills and working alongside each other.

And of course… getting a little wet and messy along the way! 💙😂

Learning, laughing and playing together — the best kind of learning! 🥰

11/08/2026

04/08/2026

☀️ Fun in the Winter Sun! 🌿

What a lovely morning we had in our Under 2s space today! I was lucky enough to spend the morning covering for Chetna while she was on Non Contact, and we had so much fun together.

Chetna had set up a beautiful animal exploration experience that sparked lots of curiosity and conversation. The tamariki loved discovering the animals, exploring the different textures, and learning through play.

After morning tea, we wrapped up in our jackets and headed outside to enjoy the winter sunshine. We checked on our beautiful new garden, admired our new plants, and spent time exploring the outdoors together.

There's something so special about watching little ones connect with nature, noticing the flowers, soil, and all the little changes happening in our garden.

At Educare Albert Street, these everyday moments are where the magic happens—learning through play, sharing lots of laughter, and creating meaningful connections.

💚 Learn. Laugh. Grow. Together. 🌱💛

29/07/2026

Our tamariki had an amazing time on today's excursion, with some of our tamariki heading out to explore our local community. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

There was so much excitement as we spotted trucks, buses, shops and all the busy people going about their day. Every step of our walk around the block sparked conversations, questions and new discoveries.

Excursions like these help our tamariki build confidence, strengthen their sense of belonging within the community, and learn about the world around them through real-life experiences.

A morning full of smiles, curiosity and adventure... we definitely lived our Educare values – Learn, Laugh, Play! 💚

17/07/2026

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16/07/2026

✨ Matariki at Educare Albert Street ✨
What a special afternoon celebrating Matariki together with our tamariki and whaanau at Albert Street. 💙

Our tamariki proudly shared their waiata and performance, filling our centre with smiles and so much pride. We then came together to enjoy shared kai, taking time to connect, celebrate and reflect as a community.

To finish our celebration, we planted new plants in our garden, symbolising new beginnings, growth and the hopes we have for the year ahead. 🌱

Thank you to all of our whaanau who joined us and helped make the afternoon so special. We loved celebrating this meaningful occasion with you all.
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15/07/2026

🚶‍♀️🌿 Out and about in our community today!

Our tamariki had a fantastic excursion into Pukekohe yesterday morning, including a special visit to one of our Tamariki family owned shop in town.

It was so lovely to learn that the whaanau have owned Halliwell shoes in Pukekohe for over four generations!

Thank you for having us Whaanau.

At Educare, we know some of the best learning happens beyond our gates. Excursions are full of opportunities to Learn, Laugh and Play as children build confidence, make connections, ask lots of questions (and yes... keep us on our toes! 🤭), and discover more about the community they belong to.

What a fun morning of learning, laughter and making memories together! 💚