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Exploration/Discovery - Whakatomene
Infants and toddlers are naturally curious and are given the opportunity
to explore and create their own working theories. These working
theories will help infants and toddlers to make sense of the natural,
social, material, physical, spiritual and cultural worlds around them.
Infants and toddlers will develop their senses through active discovery
and exploration using a wide range of rich, open ended sensory resources.
Infants and toddlers are provided with opportunities to make links
between centre, home, our community and the wider world.
Communication - Mana Reo
Infants and toddlers develop communication skills through meaningful
interactions. Infants and toddlers learn how to use and understand both
verbal and non-verbal cues and gestures. Infants and toddlers are also
given the opportunity to experience symbols and stories from a wide
variety of cultures, including their own. Infants and toddlers are
encouraged to develop imagination and creative expression through
materials, music, movement and other sensory resources.

Further Information on Planning & Assessment,
Relationships/Coping with Transitions & Change,
Learning Journey Expectations & Parents Involvement

Part of our expectations as teachers is to plan and document your child’s
learning. This can look different at each centre. Here at Stepping Stones,
we document these journeys through wall displays and learning stories.
Teachers will talk to you often about your children’s learning at preschool
and ask you what aspirations you have for your child, what you are wanting
them to learn while at preschool and the things that you are seeing at
home. Teachers will then plan a learning journey for your child, linking to
the above documentation, your aspirations and most of all your child’s
needs and interests. Teachers use this plan to guide their days, to help
them set up the learning environment and use appropriate teaching
strategies. We use Storypark, an online forum where stories will be
uploaded, you can then share these stories with other family members and
friends. There is also the opportunity to comment and share photos back
with the teachers. Your child will have a physical profile book which you
can take home on request. We really appreciate your comments and
feedback on your child’s stories. It takes teachers a lot of time to plan,
implement and document your child’s learning and your contribution is