Country Kids

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Celebrating over 20 years as a community supported, licensed pre-school in the heart of the Moutere district. Google Map.

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Te Whāriki

We follow the early childhood curriculum - Te Whāriki of the Ministry of Education. Learn more about our curriculum planning...

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Community Owned and Managed

Country Kids is an Incorporated Society being non profit making means that all income is used for the benefit of the children and the centre.

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A Great Team

We are proud of our team of teachers and support staff, and we would love to meet you and show you around. Get in touch to arrange a time.

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Category Archives: Just 4 Kids

  1. Cooking Potatoes
    Date: February 3, 2012 | Category: Just 4 Kids, News

    Time to cook potatoes this morning. so out came peelers, graters, boards, and other ingredients , cheese and milk and we were all set to cook…………. click here to read more  Cooking potatoes

  2. Party 7th September 2011
    Date: September 10, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Delta and Lachie decided to have a party after lunch, they set about laying tables with our  colourful dancing scarves. Lachie asked me about some balloons so we set off down to the storeroom and found some nylon to hang them on……………….

  3. Wedgits Extension Set
    Date: August 12, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Wedgits Extension Set Country Kids has recently purchased a set of wedgits to be used as manipulative equipment. They have proved to be so popular by children of all age groups that we have purchased some more along with some different extension pieces. Take a look at what the children have been doing….click the link [...]

  4. Plan for it!
    Date: June 4, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    After sharing a book about three friends failing to read instructions and coming up with some unusual constructions, Rowan, Otto, Cooper, Danni, Saffron and Lachie set about sketching their designs and noting down what materials they needed to complete it.  Then they set to and built it using the materials they had listed.  Click here [...]

  5. I Have a Plan!
    Date: June 4, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Otto, Mytchel, Liana, and Katey were all inspired by a story of a boy inventor.                                                                                                                                          They grabbed pencil and paper to create their own machines. I have a plan

  6. Farm Experience in Neudorf
    Date: May 2, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, News

    What a beautiful sunny day to go and visit Maddy & Brooke’s family farm. The whole family Mark, Claire & Grandad George put on a rich learning experience for all. Claire tied Poker up in the shed. She fed her some food and put cream on her teats before milking began. Click on the images [...]

  7. Making Pizza at Country Kids
    Date: May 2, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu

    Last week we had a go at Pizza making. Click on the image to see pictures!

  8. Examine, Experience, Cook…………..Fish
    Date: February 18, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu

    Today, a fish was brought into Country Kids for the children to examine.   This was extension of our sea life interest which has accumulated after the holidays. Click here to read more……..

  9. Thursday……..Sea Food
    Date: February 18, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, News, Ngā Whetu

    To carry on with our sea-life interest children had plenty of hands on experience in preparing kaimoana to eat. Lee encouraged participation in de shelling, cooking & marinating fresh mussels. Click here to see more: Thursday Sea Food

  10. Commotion in the Ocean
    Date: February 17, 2011 | Category: Just 4 Kids, Ngā Whetu

    Children’s holiday activities have generated discussions about their experiences.  Beach treasures  have been brought in for show and tell, demonstrating that the children have a common interest in all aspects about the ocean and fishing. This has lead to an  interest in creatures that live in the sea. In the Nga Whetu classroom we read the  story [...]

  11. Children’s pets
    Date: December 6, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Children’s pets Recently in Just 4 Kids we have been talking about our pets. We thought it would be great to see what each other pets look like and learn more about them. A pet profile page was sent home with all the children, we had a fantastic response from families sharing photos and drawings [...]

  12. Frogs
    Date: November 10, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    The children in Just Four Kids have been following with interest the life cycle of tadpoles. Have a look at our study of frogs. [View the pdf here]

  13. T-Ball with Lee
    Date: October 4, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Sept 2010 T-Ball with Lee was exciting and; We learned which way to stand according to our most comfortable grip. We learned to hold our arms like “chicken wings. We had to stand side on and watch the ball. Swing with care, then hit… and watch the ball sail off. So many children listened well [...]

  14. Break Dancing at Country Kids
    Date: September 2, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Break Dancing at Country Kids Cassius you have now got us all break dancing…. [read more]

  15. Serious drainage works required
    Date: May 28, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    With the recent wet weather at Country Kids some serious drainage work was required. “Look at how much fun we can have after the rain– and it’s real work. We have to get rid of the puddles. They’re SO messy!” River Maintenance 26.5.10

  16. Fire Station visit
    Date: May 5, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Today, Wednesday 5th our class went to visit our local fire station. Susan and Warren talked to us about basic safety around the home, what we should do if there is a fire  and that every home should have an escape plan. Country Kids would like to thank the Upper Moutere Volunteer fire brigade and [...]

  17. News from Just 4 Kids
    Date: April 16, 2010 | Category: Just 4 Kids, News

    Exploration – Going to see the Horses

  18. J4K’s Tasman School Visit
    Date: December 22, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    18.11.09.  This morning we were off to Tasman School to visit Mrs Aikenhead and the Room 1 Children.  It was nice seeing Thomas, Freddy and Bella again. To read more…….Tasman school visit 11.09

  19. Just 4 Kids Upper Moutere School Visit
    Date: December 22, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    11.11.09.  This morning we all went to Upper Moutere School to visit Miss Wally and the children from Room 1. It was great to catch up with old friends who used to go to Country Kids and to see what they get up to at school. To Read more……..umo school visit 11.09 Group time with [...]

  20. Farmer Best’s shearing shed visit
    Date: December 16, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    On Wednesday 10th we went to see what Farmer Best was doing in his shearing shed. Click on the link here to read our story.Shearing shed visit If you wish you can leave a comment to this post.

  21. Crazy Catwalk
    Date: November 26, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

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  22. See our new ducks!
    Date: November 4, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

                                                                                                                                                                                           The children in Just 4 Kids  have been looking after eggs in an incubator for 28 days and 9 have finally hatched.

  23. JFK farm trip
    Date: October 28, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    Please click on the link to open a great news story:  baxter’s farm visit

  24. Bike Day
    Date: October 7, 2009 | Category: Just 4 Kids

    7.10.09 Just 4 Kids had a fantastic  bike day at the complex. Everyone took their favourite bikes. We cordoned off the car park and let loose with our skills. From trikes to trainer wheels to two wheels. All ridden with enthusiasm  and care for others. What a  day of fun and learning.