Kim
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About Me
I provide nurturing, high-quality home-based education in Halswell, Christchurch, where children can learn, grow, and thrive in a small, supportive environment. I believe every child is unique and capable, and I am passionate about creating opportunities that encourage curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
As both an educator and a parent, I understand the importance of providing a caring, family-focused environment where children feel a true sense of belonging. My goal is to work alongside families to support each child’s learning journey and celebrate their achievements every step of the way.
I look forward to welcoming your child into our home-based learning environment, where every day is filled with discovery, laughter, learning, and adventure.
Our Time Together
My philosophy is based on building strong, trusting relationships with children and their whānau. I believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences that follow their individual interests and developmental needs. By providing a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and respected, I support them to become confident and capable learners.
Our days are filled with a variety of engaging experiences including:
🌿 Nature play and outdoor exploration
🎨 Creative arts and crafts
🧪 STEM and hands-on learning experiences
🎵 Music, movement, and singing
🩰 Dance and creative movement classes
🧸 Sensory and messy play activities
📚 Storytime and early literacy experiences
🤝 Social opportunities through local playgroups and community outings
🌱 Gardening and environmental learning
🍎 Healthy eating and self-help skills
Regular excursions and playgroup visits provide children with opportunities to build friendships, develop social confidence, and explore the wider community while having fun and making lasting memories.
Stems FROM HOME Programme
Stems FROM HOME run a varied weekly programme that all of our Educators, tamariki and whānau are welcome to attend. This includes;
Playgroup in Izone at our Stems base, Little Explorers (outdoor experiences and outings) and Music and Movement group in winter terms. Our Playgroup sessions include regular arts and crafts, imaginary play, chances to explore individual interests, as well as other fun visitors depending on current interests. All information is shared in our term flyers and planned from the children’s burgeoning interests.
House Keeping
* First Aid/Civil Defence Kit * Cot/bed * Highchair * Car seats
* Personal linen and hand towels
* A quiet home environment, in which children are able to have really good naps (if needed). If your child has a dummy or security object for sleep time, please send these inside their bag.
* Programme planning and monthly learning stories about your child’s individual learning and development, by using Educa (online portfolios).
* A change of clothes as we like to fully experience everything we do!
* A hat and sunblock in summertime. Please apply sun block to your child in the morning and I will reapply during the day.
* Gumboots and a raincoat for the rainy months
* Sufficient nappies, wipes/cream, bibs, and feeding bottles
* A healthy packed lunchbox and a water bottle
Please remember to bring along your child’s Stems Journal. These are a useful communication tool for sharing daily entries about your child’s day, care routines, happenings and up-coming events).
