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Cobblestone’s Room Curriculum Inspiration

Routines & Rituals
We believe in the importance of routines throughout the day as this supports
children develop predictability. The routines of the day include special care
moments, planned learning experiences, group experiences and free play. We
believe that having routines & rituals give children a sense of security and
wellbeing. Our day is predictable yet flows, it is not set in stone or inflexible,
but is able to be moulded for the needs of the children and their families. In
the Cobblestones Room we work towards providing support and learning
opportunities that stem from children’s interests, capabilities and needs.
Meal times are structured and are at generally the same time each day. This
supports children in becoming used to having set meal times when they are
at school.
Throughout the day the room will be set to cater for different age groups and
interests, allowing the environment to be our third teacher. We offer a wide
range of experiences from quiet spaces, messy play, outdoor experiences and
many other areas of play. We will also incorporate music and movement
through both planned and spontaneous group times.
Children – Tamariki – Our Learners Community – Hapori – Our Networks
Tamariki are encouraged to develop We value the relationships we have
self-help skills, be independent and with families and the learning that
know who they are and their can come from them.
individual value within the learning Whanaungatanga in action.
setting. Learning collaboratively, we develop a
Respectful communication is valued strong sense of community together,
and tamariki are encouraged to sharing our knowledge, our cultures,
respect and include their peers in our local spaces and our experiences
play. to achieve success for our learners.
Interdependence/Tuakana Teina is Authentic and enjoyable shared events
fostered, motivating children to use allow us to work together as a
their skills to help others out and community and learn about each
share their knowledge. other’s cultural diversities.
Environment – Taiao – Our Room Teacher – Kaiako – Our Team
Respecting our spaces is important Regular, honest growth feedback is
to us, valuing the role of each space given and received regularly as we
as a place for learning and growth. support each other through our
Teachers and tamariki take pride in interactions and balance our roles
our spaces, keeping them tidy and throughout the day.
accessible together. Role modelling enjoyable, fun and
We collaborate to ensure our respectful relationships is important
environment reflects the family and to our team as we learn from and
ethnic cultures of our tamariki. inspire each other.
Rich oral language builds capability for
both adults and children and is an
important part of our daily
interactions with adults and children.