So much happens at our Canterbury, West Coast and Central Otago kindergartens every day, and you can read about it on our kindergarten news pages.

Our Whānau Connect section is a great place to go for more information about how activities lead to learning, ways to take the learning home, and tips from our experienced kaiako to support you through these earliest years of your child’s education.

• Growing children's identity through nature 3 Sep 2020Growing children's identity through nature 3 Sep 2020Kaitiakitanga means guardianship – for the land, sky, and sea – and it is an idea that comes to life at our kindergartens every day.Read More

• Cultural events build belonging 3 Sep 2020Cultural events build belonging 3 Sep 2020Did you know that there are more than fifty first-languages identified amongst Kidsfirst children? One of the ways we embrace diversity is by celebrating significant events from all over the world.Read More
• Big Backyards a summer hit 3 Sep 2020Big Backyards a summer hit 3 Sep 2020This summer, kindergartens across the Kidsfirst network made the most of their great Big Backyards, from DIY water slides to abundant vege patches. Read More
• Whānau contributions making a difference 3 Sep 2020Whānau contributions making a difference 3 Sep 2020There are so many ways to get involved in kindergarten life - if you’re thinking you’d like to get more connected, talk with your teaching team.Read More
• Learning essential life skills from everyday activities 3 Sep 2020Learning essential life skills from everyday activities 3 Sep 2020Learning through Play is at the heart of the kindergarten philosophy. At Kidsfirst Phillipstown, children are building new skills through exciting daily life activities, such as jam-making.Read More
• Bringing manaakitanga to life 3 Sep 2020Bringing manaakitanga to life 3 Sep 2020Everyday kindergarten interactions offer many opportunities for children to practice generosity, kindness & appreciation of others, with encouragement from our Kidsfirst teachers.Read More
• Kindy's Strong Family Ties  3 Sep 2020Kindy's Strong Family Ties  3 Sep 2020When kaiako Tracey Hall rejoined Kidsfirst Karoro after a period away, it happened on the day of the kindergarten's 38th birthday - which was significant because her parents had been instrumental in establishing the kindergarten back in the 1980s.Read More