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Areas of Play
At BestStart Parklands we value to importance of ensuring we cater for the 16 areas of play for nga tamariki (children). This can be show cased in the fun activities and experiences we have utilising these areas in our Pre School and Nursery environments.
Nga tamariki learns best when they have the space, time, and support from kaiako (teachers) and whanau to explore, experiment and try things out. Kaiako consistently facilitate the environment with resources and equipment in areas such as:
Music and dance
Puzzles
Blocks
Sensory baskets and manipulative resources
Clay and play dough
Collage, messy play, painting and drawing
Water, sand, and Carpentry
Physical play
Family and dramatic play
Books/ storytelling and props
Go to https://centres.best-start.org/16-areas-of-play-home/ for more information and videos about the 16 areas of play and how they support your child's development.