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Matariki at Lollipops Oteha Valley

01 July 2019

The heart and essence of Maoridom was celebrated at Lollipops Oteha Valley on Friday evening, as whanau joined staff and tamariki to celebrate Matariki.

The fun-packed evening included songs and dance performed by the children, a bouncy castle and a traditional hangi, which provided delicious kai for all!

Everyday in lots of different ways, opportunities present themselves for our children to engage in mathematical concepts.

No doubt over the years we’ve all had a wee dabble playing with play dough- whether it be the commercial play-doh brand that was first marketing as a play product in the 1950’s or the homemade version that has been whipped up in kitchens all around the world. There are many reasons why playdough is so popular and the skills developed through playing with this medium go far deeper than just imagination and creativity!

There’s no denying the delight that bubbles can bring for children and adults alike! As an adult it comes naturally to us to be able to blow bubbles, but have you ever thought about the different skills it takes?

Matariki at Lollipops Oteha Valley

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