Lenie
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About Me
Kia ora, my name is Lenie. My family and I live in Avonside. I am happily married to my husband, Jeremiah, and we are blessed with two wonderful children, Prince Titus Joshua and Matthew.
I am originally from the Philippines, where I completed my degree in Early Childhood Education. Shortly after graduating, I moved to Singapore and taught at one of the largest preschools there. My husband and I spent several years in Singapore before we decided to move to New Zealand, where I began teaching with BestStart.
I have always loved working with young children, especially through arts and crafts, dancing, and outdoor activities. After the birth of my youngest son, Matthew, I chose to become a home-based Educator. This allows me to enjoy both motherhood and my passion for teaching, creating a nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Our Time Together
In my care, tamariki will experience a familiar home setting with engaging and fun resources that are regularly updated to meet the needs and interests of each individual child. This allows them to explore many different areas of play, and learning at their own pace.
Our days are balanced with outings to beautiful local playgrounds, time spent in our big backyard that has been specially prepared for the children, and visits to the library and music groups. We also take part in the many activities offered by Stems FROM HOME, giving tamariki the opportunity to build friendships within a larger group and to thrive in different environments.
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).
