Kia ora e te whānau Ko Pūhanga Tohorā te maunga  Ko Tāheke te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Ngatokimatewhaorua te waka Ko Ngāti Pākau te iwi Ko Ngāti Pākau-Ngāti Kāpuna to hapū Ko Tāheke-Mātihetihe te Marae Ko Karen ahau Kia ora my … Continue reading →

Recently teachers watched children working in the sandpit, and we were eagerly told by the children that they were building a house.  They showed us that they were working on the bathroom especially.  "Here is the toilet" as they pointed … Continue reading →

We are very excited, our brand new banner has arrived and has been hung on our fence by the sandpit. We have had lots of good feedback about it, and we are now easier to find, with current and up … Continue reading →

Here at Charles Kindergarten the children have developed a game over many, many months when they discovered the big balls were a great fit for the inside of the large tyre. They often bounce on it themselves, or try and … Continue reading →

Teachers have noticed here at kindergarten over these past few months that, a lot of children bring yoghurt with their lunch and only have a few spoonfuls before not wanting more. As yoghurt is so expensive, the teachers have decided … Continue reading →

We've been following the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. At the end of January, we spot a monarch butterfly visiting our swan plant, and laying her eggs. In February, the eggs hatch and there are several very hungry caterpillars … Continue reading →

Great News!  Radical Rubbish Reduction at Central Kids Charles. With the purchase of smaller sized paper towels and a dispenser for the children's bathroom, the amount of rubbish from hand washing has drastically decreased.  The three new rubbish containers that … Continue reading →

At kindergarten we had six giant cardboard tubes donated to us.  What terrific 'loose parts' to spark the imagination and creative play for the children. The children have used the cardboard tubes in a variety of ways.  All the better … Continue reading →

At Central Kids Charles, the teacher have learnt about different stages of child development called Urges.  These are subconscious urges that our practical brain says no to but we do it anyway because we just have to.  We as humans … Continue reading →

Exciting news for Central Kids Charles in Putaruru, spread the word!! * New Operating Hours * 30 hours FREE – conditions apply * Open throughout school holidays Click on the image to read more: