Childspace Early Learning

Kaiako at Play! Join us in Christchurch on Saturday November 7th for this playful one-day conference and get hands-on, learn new skills, and take away key lessons in the role of playful adults in the lives of children. Head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses to get tickets now.

Kaiako at Play! - Christchurch - 7 November, 2026!
Join playful spirits Toni and Robin Christie for a wide-ranging and playful day exploring the joy and wonder of teaching and learning with children under 6. The work we do everyday alongside our youngest citizens has never been more important, yet sometimes it can seem as if we’re struggling just to keep up, let alone creating meaningful experiences and beautiful environments in our services’ day-to-day curriculum and practise. This day will delight and inspire kaiako as we take a fast-paced journey across the early childhood curriculum sharing ideas celebrating the many influential roles of playful, curious adults in ECE. Participants will take home practical ideas that can be implemented and enjoyed through play straight away.

Registration will include morning tea & a light lunch.

Auckland, ticket sales to these courses close THIS WEEK so get in while you can! With two courses in one day at the same venue, you can make it a full day of professional learning or just pop in for a particular topic. Join Bobbi-Jo in Auckland on July 25 to learn more about self-regulation, social, and behaviour competencies and responding to children's play, how we can further their interests and learning. Special discount for subscribers, head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses/ to find tickets for one or both of these fab courses.

Check out our brand new Matariki resources this winter! A glow-in-the-dark picture book about each star in this constellation, and a magnet set complete with all 9 stars, names, and descriptions to match up! Use either of these for storytelling sessions, special celebrations, or decor this season. Head to childspace.nz/shop and search for 'Matariki' to find these resources and more!

CHRISTCHURCH and AUCKLAND ECE teachers, Childspace is coming your way this July! With two courses in one day at the same venue, you can make it a full day of professional learning or just pop in for a particular topic. Join Bobbi-Jo in Christchurch on July 4 and Auckland on July 25 to learn more about self-regulation, social, and behaviour competencies and responding to children's play, how we can further their interests and learning. Head to childspace.nz/ece-teachers/ece-courses/ to find tickets to either or both of these courses in your area. Special discount for subscribers, get tickets now!

Thank you to this passionate group of educators, and for every amazing educator and team across Queensland who came to see us presenting "Building the Profession We Deserve in Early Childhood." To all the hardworking teachers out there building brains every day, we see you!

Today we participated in professional development with Childspace Early Learning. Toni and Robin were incredible teachers and we learnt some invaluable knowledge to better improve our teachings and play spaces. Keep an eye out for changes to our beautiful spaces indoors and outdoors.