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Why play is not just play.

In this week’s Ask Allen, Allen talks about why play is such an important part of early childhood learning.

To adults, play can sometimes look simple. Blocks, pretend kitchens, painting, running outside, making up stories, building, climbing, sharing toys.

But for children, play is where so much learning happens.

Through play, children build confidence, language, problem solving skills, friendships, imagination, resilience, and emotional understanding. It is how they make sense of the world around them.

At Kiddywinkles, we believe play has real purpose. It is not just something children do between learning. It is learning.

Watch Ask Allen Episode 3: Why Play Is Not Just Play.
https://youtu.be/eHrnQpqJgLQ?si=7OqrOYhsePMuRdL7

How Important Is Play in Early Childhood? | Ask Allen Episode 3 In this episode of Ask Allen, Allen Court talks about why play is o...

Neurodivergent children are actually more common than many are aware and the journey is hard.

I have recently launched our own Kiddywinkles YouTube channel. In our latest podcast, I speak with Dr Karina McHardy about raising a neurodivergent child.
Here is the site: http//www.youtube.com/
I would appreciate it if you could subscribe and share the link.

Kiddywinkles Welcome to Kiddywinkles, where early learning, parenting and school readiness come together. This channel supports parents, shares conversations about early childhood education, and gives families a closer look inside Kiddywinkles Early Learning Centres. You’ll find parenting insights through Ask ...

Choosing the right early learning centre can feel overwhelming, especially when every centre looks welcoming on the surface.

In this Ask Allen video, Allen talks through what parents should really look for during a centre visit, from how teachers interact with children, to the feel of the room, the learning approach, and whether your child will truly be known and understood.

Because the right centre is not just a place where your child spends the day. It is a place that helps shape who they are becoming.

Watch the full video here:

What Should Parents Look For on a Centre Visit? | Episode 2 of Ask Allen When parents visit an early learning centre, it can be hard to know...

Our own Kiddywinkles Youtube channel has just launched! - please subscribe

This week we have just launched our own Kiddywinkles' Youtube channel and we would love you to subscribe to it:
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The channel is a great platform for practical advice and features insightful conversations with some of the most well known personalities in the country.

New podcasts and short parental advice is added weekly.

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Kiddywinkles Welcome to Kiddywinkles, where early learning, parenting and school readiness come together. This channel supports parents, shares conversations about early childhood education, and gives families a closer look inside Kiddywinkles Early Learning Centres. You’ll find parenting insights through Ask ...

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Our pēpi in the Arohanui room had so much fun exploring a recycled cardboard box and tunnel through imaginative play!

Simple materials became an exciting adventure filled with crawling, hiding, and teamwork.

So good to visit the amazing Suzy Cato on the set of the brand-new You and Me show.
For so many Kiwi families, You and Me was part of our childhood. Hearing “It’s our time…” instantly brings back memories.
Now, after more than 28 years, Suzy is back to bring that same magic, kindness and learning to a whole new generation of children.
Suzy is certainly a NZ icon - she is exactly the same off-camera as she is on-screen - warm, genuine and incredibly passionate about kids.
Make sure you check out Suzy's: YouTube channel
Massive congratulations Suzy!!