Jenny

Jenny

Bucklands Beach

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About Me

Hi, my name is Jenny and I’m a proud mum to two amazing adult children who now are exploring the world and living their best life.  I live in Bucklands Beach, in a handy location for families on their commute to work.

I started as a Home-Based Educator when my firstborn was two years old and I have never looked back, it was the best decision I have ever made.

What I have loved over the years is seeing the joy on the children’s faces when I introduce fun, new learning experiences like exploring nature, exploring our arts and crafts, and making new discoveries.  Working in a smaller environment allows me to spend one on one time focussed on your child’s individual needs, following their interests and most importantly supporting their emotional needs. As a Stems Educator, I believe that each child should be treated as an individual.  I will value and develop your child’s interests and strengths, extend their learning, and provide opportunities for your child to explore, discover and be creative.

I have my level 4 qualifications, a big backyard for running and climbing, a large covered deck, and a big heart full of passion to support parents/whanau and our tamariki.  I would love the opportunity to meet with you and support you and your child. 

Our Time Together

My weekly routine changes over time, and is responsive to the children in my care.  I’m always set up and ready to go daily with puzzles, arts and crafts, and many role-playing activities.
 
My focus is on providing activities based on your child’s interests once I find out what they are into then I will bring out those activities to help them settle and to extend on their interests.  I attend our Stems FROM HOME programme, connecting with the larger group, and currently this includes Playgym, music and movement, art in the park, playgroup and other outings provided.

Stems FROM HOME Programme

Stems FROM HOME offers a varied and engaging weekly programme for all of our Educators and tamariki to enjoy together, and whānau/families are always welcome to join in as well.  Our activities include Stems Music sessions in Howick and Pōkeno, Rest Home visits in Pakuranga and Pukekohe, Playgym experiences during the winter terms in Pukekohe and Howick, as well as larger group experiences, celebrations, and special planned events. These opportunities help strengthen our community connections, support children’s learning through shared experiences, and nurture a sense of belonging across our Stems whānau.

All upcoming events and details are shared in our term flyer.

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).

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