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: Ngā Whetu

  1. Making Soup is lots of fun
    Date: August 2, 2011 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    Today we had a go at making Bacon Bone Soup. Click on the image here to enlarge it for a better view

  2. 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!

  3. 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……..

  4. 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

  5. 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 [...]

  6. Literacy Extended
    Date: July 21, 2010 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu

    During our literacy focus, it became evident that our children particularly enjoyed phonics. click here Literacy extended

  7. Baking Gingerbread Men
    Date: June 21, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    We have been busy in Nga Whetu. Making gingerbread men uses numeracy and literacy. First we read the story of the Gingerbread Man and then we set about making our own. It involves measurement and counting but most of all lots of fun. At the end we even get to eat them! Please click on [...]

  8. Baking
    Date: May 20, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    We have been doing lots of baking lately. Today we are making Banana cake. Click on the image to enlarge.

  9. Caitlin’s Pony comes to Country Kids
    Date: May 9, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    This week in Ngā Whetu we have been learning all about Horses. We went to see the horses in the paddock and then we came back and made our own horse. Aimee and Loraine helped. Loraine brought a saddle and bridle which we put over a drum then we made its head. We went to [...]

  10. Today we made our own horse
    Date: April 29, 2010 | Category: News, Ngā Whetu
  11. Wacky Wednesday
    Date: March 12, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    Children and teachers joined in with the fun of Wacky Wednesday which came from  the Dr Seuss story many of the parents will remember when they were children. To read more click :Wacky Wednesday 

  12. Jamming to the Beat
    Date: February 27, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    On wednesday 24th Feb we had many a rock star, or maybe a folk singer in our midst today.  Guitar’s, recorder’s, a keyboard, shaker’s and many more were amongst our instruments brought in from home.   click here to view more Jamming to the Beat

  13. Camping at Country Kids
    Date: January 29, 2010 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    Camping at Country Kids We asked the children what they did in the holidays. A common theme that came up was camping, which prompted us to set up our own camp site.   Brought in were; a tent, camp chairs, torch, camp table and a picnic table. But before we set it all up, we asked [...]

  14. Paddock Walk
    Date: November 26, 2009 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    24.11.09 paddock walk resized

  15. Teddy Bears Picnic
    Date: October 8, 2009 | Category: Ngā Whetu

    Today’s the day our Teddy Bears had their picnic. Nga Whetu and Pikopiko children joined together to give their Teddy bears a big surprise by having a picnic morning tea with them.  A fun time was had by all as we sang songs and had a shared kai.