Category: Parenting
Positive parenting
Stuck for teacher gift ideas?
There is truth in the old saying “it’s the thought that counts”, and when it comes to buying something for the teachers who hold a special place in your child’s heart, rest assured a gift that has been carefully thought...
10 tips to keep your children safe online
Sharon Carlson of CORE Education is an experienced teacher and specialist in the area of cybersafety and digital learning. This blog post written by Sharon draws on her years of experience and the latest practices in ECE. Internet capable devices have...
Getting more involved with grandchildren’s learning
We Skype regularly with our two granddaughters in Tauranga, New Zealand and Storypark has made a huge difference to our little chats. We know what they have been up to in the week and can ask about the work that...
Grandparents more involved in ECE despite being on the other side of the world
This blog post is written by Ann and Ted, Grandparents living Solihull, UK. Our two granddaughters live overseas in New Zealand. We are in the UK so miles away but Storypark has brought us closer. We visited the kindy a...
Supporting young parents with Storypark
This blog post is written by Kelly Ann, Senior teacher at Te Whare Whai Hua in Gisborne, New Zealand. Our early learning centre is located on a local high school premises, and we were established alongside a Teen Parent Unit...
A many-hat-wearing Grandmother’s perspective on Storypark
This blog post focuses on Kath Cooper’s experience of Storypark as a Nani and is the second part of her two part series. Check out last week’s post to hear more about her perspectives as a Lecturer and Educator. Hi,...
A commentary from Kath Cooper – Educator, Lecturer, Mother and Nani
This blog post is the first of two, and focuses on Kath’s perspectives as an Educator and Lecturer. Stay tuned for the second post next week. Kia ora koutou, nga mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa. Ko Kath Cooper ahau,...
60 great gift alternatives to toys for Christmas
As the festive season draws ever closer, people start thinking about Santa Claus and presents. This blog post by Storypark’s CEO Peter Dixon provides some alternative ideas for gifts this Christmas. I was inspired by a blog post I read...
Ever wondered how children overcome adversity and move onto to become successful and inspiring leaders?
Over the last month my family and I have been travelling in Cambodia and have been privileged enough to get to know a number of inspiring people, and this in a country where there are so many barriers to success....
What? Learning stories in primary schools!
As we head towards the end of the school year it makes me reflect back to the time when my children first started school. My two girls were summer babies, which in New Zealand meant that when school started in...