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Pebbles Room Valued Learning

Each classroom has their own valued learning. These are the areas the
kaiako value here at Stepping Stones. Teachers use both the valued
learning below and the curriculum inspiration to guide their teaching and
children’s learning, observations of tamariki and their own learning and
development. These both sit alongside our National Early Childhood
Curriculum Te Whāriki, other Ministry of Education documents and our
centre philosophy.

Relationships/Coping with Transitions & Change - Whanaungatana
Developing strong and trusting relationships with infants and toddlers allows
them to feel a sense of security and belonging. Infants and toddlers
understand that their needs will be met and that adults care for and value
their emotions. Reciprocal relationships between tamariki, kaiako and
whānau members creates a safe environment for all children, especially
during transition periods. Infants and toddlers feel secure in their
environment and feel comfortable to actively explore. Infants and toddlers
learn how to predict and cope with change in routine, rituals and regular
events within their environment.
Social Competence/Leadership - Toa
Infants and toddlers become socially aware of others and start to gain an
understanding of how to approach and work with their peers through solitary,
parallel and the beginning of co-operative play. Infants and toddlers develop
a range of skills that allow them to initiate and maintain relationships, share,
take turns, problem solve, negotitate and work in groups. Through
relationships infants and toddlers develop an understandinbg of others and
their needs, feelings, risks and boundaries.
Growing Self Identity/Self Regulation/Cultural Intelligence - Tuakiri
Infants and toddlers are developing their own self-identity where they are
learning who they are and what they are capable of. Infants and toddlers
develop a range of appropriate self-help and self-care skills which allow the
child to feel a sense of growing independence. Infants and toddlers are
learning what emotions they are experiencing and how to regulate them.
Infants and toddlers are growing confidence within themselves and
developing a sense of cultural identity where they know their culture is
valued.
Physical Development - Aho Matua
Infants and toddlers develop gross, fine and manipulative skills and reach
developmental milestones at their own pace. Infants and toddlers develop
control of their bodies and gain confidence within themselves to assess, take
risks and actively explore. Developing spatial awareness through physical
development allows infants and toddlers to understand personal space and
how to navigate through their surroundings, where they learn their own
abilities and limitations.