Little Ferns Early Learning Centre Rolleston

Little Ferns Early Learning Centre Rolleston Little Ferns Rolleston is an Early Childhood Education centre based in the heart of Rolleston

03/09/2026

🌿 ROOTS & RHYTHMS 🌿

This month, as we lean into a new focus in our ruma Koru (0-2 years), we have been embracing cultural celebrations and fostering a strong sense of community and togetherness.

Recently, in appreciation of Cook Islands Language week, tamariki were invited to wear an ei katu and explore dancing to the rhythm of drums. 🥁

Today, along with Daffodil day, many of our families are also celebrating Rakhi. Earlier this week, siblings of our Koru tamariki were invited to wear a bracelet, acknowledging the special bond between siblings and the care and protection they share.

Through these experiences, we are creating opportunities for tamariki to celebrate their own cultures while also learning and appreciating the diverse cultures within our Koru community. 💛

In the Ponga Room (3.5-5 years) kaiako intentionally provide a range of table-top invitations each day to support early ...
24/08/2026

In the Ponga Room (3.5-5 years) kaiako intentionally provide a range of table-top invitations each day to support early mathematical learning through play.

Tamariki explore numbers, counting, quantity, shapes, patterns, sorting, matching, comparing and problem-solving in fun and meaningful ways, while also developing concentration, fine motor skills and confidence.

We regularly rotate these experiences throughout the day, following children’s interests and providing opportunities to revisit and extend their learning

To celebrate NZ Book Week this week, our Ponga room has been creating opportunities for tamariki to explore the joy of s...
21/08/2026

To celebrate NZ Book Week this week, our Ponga room has been creating opportunities for tamariki to explore the joy of stories, characters, language and imagination through a range of book-inspired experiences.

Throughout the week, tamariki have enjoyed sharing their favourite books from home, creating meaningful opportunities for conversations, connections and shared storytelling. They explored familiar characters, discussed their favourite parts of stories, and shared their ideas and thoughts with friends and kaiako.

A highlight of the week was our Book Character Dress Up Day, where tamariki came dressed as characters from their favourite books. It was wonderful to see their creativity, excitement and confidence as they shared their chosen characters and connected their costumes with the stories they love.

Through these experiences, tamariki have been developing their communication skills, creativity and imagination, while building a deeper appreciation for the joy, wonder and connections that books and storytelling bring.

“Ka mua, ka muri – Walking backwards into the future”

This whakataukī reminds us that we learn from the stories, experiences and knowledge that come before us. Through books and storytelling, tamariki are building connections, expanding their understanding of the world, and creating their own stories for the future.

We were recently approached by a local farmer with a lovely idea 🐷💛We’ve started working with them to collect our food s...
06/08/2026

We were recently approached by a local farmer with a lovely idea 🐷💛

We’ve started working with them to collect our food scraps for their two very lucky pigs — Boris and Rebecca! While we always aim to minimise waste in our kitchen, all those little bits that can’t be reused (like peels, skins, and scraps) now go straight into our pig bucket 🪣

Each week, Boris and Rebecca get to enjoy the leftovers — and we love knowing our scraps are going to such a great (and very cute!) cause 🌿

Check out these adorable photos of Boris and Rebecca — we’re a little bit obsessed! 🐽✨

03/08/2026

A magical day at Little Ferns! ❄️✨

Peep the chance our tamariki took to head outside for a quick run around and experience the snow for themselves. There were plenty of smiles, excitement, and wonder as they explored this special winter moment together! 🤍

🌧️ Bringing the outdoors in 🌿When the weather is a little unpredictable and we aren’t able to get outside as often as we...
21/07/2026

🌧️ Bringing the outdoors in 🌿

When the weather is a little unpredictable and we aren’t able to get outside as often as we’d like, we love bringing the outdoor environment inside!

Our amazing Over Twos sleep room can be transformed into an extended play space, giving the children plenty of room to explore. Recently, the children have been using tubes, ramps, drainpipes and chutes to send balls and cars on different journeys. 🚗⚽️

Through this play, they’ve been exploring cause and effect, speed, movement and problem-solving, while working alongside one another to create and adapt their ideas. There’s been lots of fun, connection and curiosity as they peek through holes to find each other and discover where their objects will come out!

Even when the weather keeps us indoors, the learning and adventure continue. 💚

Recently, we celebrated Matariki with a parent and whānau evening at the centre.The centre had the lights turned off and...
19/07/2026

Recently, we celebrated Matariki with a parent and whānau evening at the centre.

The centre had the lights turned off and fairy lights on to guide the way down the hallways, which the children found magical and mystifying! ✨

In the Ponga Room, we had lots of fun interactive learning experiences, including a folding stars in water experience, a sand exploration game, a Matariki shopping game, making wands with the children and decorating their own stars ⭐🪄

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te Tau Hou Māori (Warm greetings for Matariki, the Māori New Year). ✨From all of us at Little Ferns...
09/07/2026

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te Tau Hou Māori (Warm greetings for Matariki, the Māori New Year). ✨

From all of us at Little Ferns Early Learning Centre, we wish our tamariki, whānau, and wider community a very Happy Matariki. 💜

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has been, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to the year ahead. It reminds us to slow down, connect with those around us, and appreciate the people and moments that matter most.

We hope you enjoy this Matariki surrounded by whānau, creating meaningful memories together. Thank you for being such an important part of our Little Ferns community.

Mānawatia a Matariki (Celebrate Matariki!) ⭐

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17 Broadlands Drive
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