Laying sound foundations for lifelong learning
Little School’s Philosophy
We are committed to providing a fun learning experience for children through:
-Nurturing loving, reciprocal relationships
-Co-constructing a learning environment that fosters wonder and engagement
-Encouraging curiosity and creative learning
-Empowers children to drive their own learning
-Following children’s interests and strengths
-Supporting children’s cultural and learner identity
Our goal is to nurture each child’s potential, helping them to grow into confident, caring and curious members of the global community.
We believe that our approach to education will empower children not only to excel in their personal and academic lives, but also to contribute positively to the world around them.
We are passionate about laying foundations for life – to develop a love of learning in each child. Our philosophy is founded on nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and intellectually creative and curious individuals.
We seek to support families in fostering the following core values that will empower our children to develop:
-A love/aroha of learning
-A love/aroha for the world around us
-A love/aroha for ourselves
-A love/aroha for each other
Planning
Little School will plan activities that are appropriate, challenging, educational and of interest, to extend children's learning and development. Teachers will work closely with children, developing child initiated discussions and extending their theories and curiosity.
Our programme provides opportunities for children to learn independently and collaboratively. The environment is organised so learning opportunities challenge and extend children's thinking as they explore during developmental time.
Mat times
Our mat times provide children with the opportunity to discuss daily activities, explore our interests, learn new mathematical and literacy concepts, as well as individual news times.
Group times
Our small group times extend children's ideas and learning priorities. These group times are developmentally and age appropriate for children.
Mat and group times are unique to our programme. They provide incredible learning opportunities for each child.
