The Learning Lane

How amazing has this sunshine been this week?

This afternoon we made the most of the beautiful weather by heading outside for some fizzing potion fun!
With a little water added, we watched the magic happen as our potions bubbled, fizzed, and came to life right before our eyes. There were plenty of smiles, curious minds, and excited conversations as tamariki experimented and explored together.

What a wonderful way to enjoy the sunshine and bring a little bit of magic to our afternoon!

🇼🇸 Celebrating Samoan Language Week at TLL 🇼🇸
What a wonderful week we have had celebrating Samoan Language Week together!
Throughout the week, our tamariki have immersed themselves in a variety of meaningful experiences as we explored and celebrated Samoan culture together. We have explored the Samoan flag, created siapo- tapa cloth art, learnt about turtles and palm trees, shared stories and songs, learnt new words, made beautiful fans and ula fala, explored weaving, created flower artwork, made delicious panikeke, and even had a go at performing the Sāsā dance using rhythm, movement, clapping and body percussion.
One of the most special parts of the week has been watching our tamariki proudly sharing their knowledge, asking questions, making connections, and learning alongside one another. These experiences create opportunities for children to strengthen their understanding of themselves and others while developing respect, appreciation, and curiosity about the diverse cultures within our community.
At The Learning Lane, we love creating opportunities where children’s languages, cultures, and identities are visible, valued, and celebrated every day.
Fa’afetai tele lava to our tamariki and whānau for helping make this week so special.

🕸️ Nature's Master Builder 🕸️

What a beautiful discovery to start the day! Hidden away in our outdoor storage area, this incredible spider web was sparkling with morning dew, revealing the intricate patterns and engineering skills of one of nature's tiniest architects.

Moments like these remind us that learning opportunities are everywhere. By slowing down and taking notice, children develop curiosity, observation skills, and an appreciation for the natural world around them.

At The Learning Lane, we encourage tamariki to wonder, explore, ask questions, and discover the magic that can be found in the everyday.

Who made this web? How long did it take? Why are the droplets sitting on the silk? These are the kinds of questions that inspire rich conversations, scientific thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

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The excitement was high this afternoon as Ryan and the library bus returned to TLL for another special visit.

The children loved exploring the shelves, choosing a book each to borrow, and learning all about how the library works. We can’t wait to enjoy our stories and return them at the next visit. Thank you Ryan for sharing the magic of books with us!