Where little minds get ready for big things
Moana Room

3 to 5 years

Preschool is an exciting time for rapidly growing minds! Your child will form a love of learning and develop the skills needed to thrive in the next big phase in their lives which is school.

The Power of play

Research shows that pre-schoolers learn best through play, so learning is woven into every experience they participate in, through both structured and non-structured learning. With play-based learning, everyday it includes consistent learning opportunities – and is fun at the same time.

Small groups, big learning

Teaching in small groups enhances your child’s learning experience, with teacher’s using active strategies such as demonstrating, open- ended questioning, shared thinking and problem solving.

Settling the stage for success at school

By supporting your child’s holistic development, they will have the opportunity to shine and be ready for school. At Happy Turtle for preschool we offer an environment where your child will feel safe, stimulated and happy.

Your child’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing is at paramount.

In Preschool Curriculum, they’re developing independence, building friendships and confidence through these years to reach the milestone.

Literacy and Numeracy

  • Reading the book
  • Communicating verbally and non-verbally
  • Meaningful everyday experiences with literacy and numeracy

Exploration

  • Technology
  • Science
  • Researching

Creativity

  • Art, role playing & movement
  • Te Reo
  • Music

Togetherness

  • Friendship
  • Belonging & identity

Sustainability

  • Building connection to the natural world
  • Sensory exploration of the natural world
  • Everyday sustainable practice

Active

  • Overall wellbeing
  • Self confidence
  • Gross motor skills

As well as core learning areas, our curriculum includes a range of exclusive daily programmes.

Reading time

In Moana room pre-schoolers explore a new, age appropriate title every day. Through the themes, text and, their develop literacy, reading and writing skills.

Feeling the beat

Through our music programme we help children to enhance language and verbal abilities, along with greater literacy skills.

Express yourself

Our pre-schoolers can embrace their inner performer through our Drama programme, to encourage co-operation, creativity and self-confidence.

Active play

Gross motor skills are an important part of a child’s development, so at Happy Turtle our play-based programme supports wellbeing, confidence and physical activity.

Sustainability

It’s never too soon to learn about our natural environment – so our pre-schoolers engage in gardening and water based activity.

Age groups

All our rooms provide the right environment for your children which are safe, lively and enjoyable place to grow and develop their potential to the fullest extent.

Together we learn, explore & nurture

Our play-based learning programmes are delivered by a team of experienced early childhood teachers. Your child’s experience each day in our centre is our focus – it’s about providing the best learning environment for your child.

107 Old Wairoa Road,
Papakura - 2110

Landline:
09 296 2764

Mobile:
027 296 2764

Monday - Friday
7:00AM - 6:00PM