Ako Rolleston

💦 Splish, Splash, and Learn! 💦
Water play is one of the simplest and most engaging activities for nursery-aged children. It’s not just fun—it’s a fantastic way to support early development!

✨ Benefits of Water Play:
✔ Builds fine motor skills through pouring and scooping
✔ Encourages problem-solving and creativity
✔ Supports sensory exploration and language development
✔ Promotes social skills when playing together

💡 What We Do:
At Ako Rolleston, we set up safe and exciting water play stations with cups, spoons, floating toys, and even natural elements like leaves and flowers. Children love experimenting and discovering what sinks, what floats, and how water moves!

👩‍👧 Tip for Parents: Try a small tub at home with everyday items—your child will love it!
📸 Share your favorite water play moments in the comments!

🌈 Sensory Play for Toddlers – Learning Through Fun! 🌈
Did you know sensory play is more than just messy fun? It’s a powerful way for toddlers to explore, learn, and grow! Through touch, sight, sound, and even smell, they build skills that last a lifetime.
✨ Why Sensory Play Matters:
✔ Develops fine motor skills
✔ Boosts brain development
✔ Helps with emotional regulation
✔ Encourages creativity and curiosity
💡 Try These Simple Ideas at Home:
🔹 Water Play: Cups, spoons, and floating toys in a tub
🔹 Texture Bins: Rice, pasta, or sand for scooping and pouring
🔹 Nature Tray: Leaves, flowers, and stones for tactile fun
🔹 Playdough Fun: Squish, roll, and create together!
👩‍👧 Tip: Always supervise and choose safe materials for your child’s age.
📸 We’d love to see your sensory play setups! Share a photo in the comments—what does your little one love exploring?

🧱 Building big ideas, one block at a time!
Tamariki explore creativity and problem-solving through block play. It’s amazing to see teamwork, imagination, and those proud smiles as towers rise and stories unfold! 💛
✨ Did you know? Block play supports early math skills, spatial awareness, and social development. When children build together, they learn about balance, patterns, and cooperation—all through play!

“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
Just like this whakataukī, collaboration and sharing ideas help our tamariki grow and flourish together.

At Ako, we believe play is the foundation for learning—every block is a step toward confidence and connection.

🎄 Meri Kirihimete, Ako Rolleston whānau! 🎄

“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”
With your contribution and mine, our people will thrive.

“Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.”
Pursue that which is precious; should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain.

As we wrap up 2025, we want to wish our amazing community a joyful Christmas, a relaxing break, and a very happy New Year. 🌟
We are so excited for what 2026 will bring — the opportunities, the learning, and the moments we get to share together.

Thank you for being part of our Ako journey. We hope the coming year is everything you hope for and more. 💛

Ngā mihi nui,
The Ako Rolleston Team

A rare opportunity has opened up and we now have a couple of Nursery spaces available. Be in quick as they won't stay available for long.
Our nursery is small and homelike, with teachers who genuinely care about the wellbeing of your child and treat them as their own during their preschool day.
Call in anytime to take a look around, meet the team and see if we are the right fit for you.
Enrolment is easy: just follow this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/AKORollestonECE/AkoRollestonEnrolmentAgreement or scan the QR code and you are good to go.