Healthy lunchbox ideas

There are links on our blog to sites (in right hand column) with lots of ideas and tips for healthy eating .

We also have a poster on the window near the sign in area at KIDSPACE for families to share their ideas. So far this is what has been written: 

My child is tired of sandwiches - what else can I put in the lunchbox that will fill her up and is a healthy alternative? Chicken kebabs, pitta pockets or wraps, muffin split pizzas, pasta (hide grated veges eg carrots and zucchini in it with mince... delish and nutritious, last night's leftovers

What kind of foods should I avoid? Nuts, sweets, roll-ups, sugary drinks

KIDSPACE teachers are happy to warm food in the microwave.

If you would like to add to this discussion on this blog, click on comments

Under two's

Kia ora Parents

It is Tamara here i have just completed my Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood and am very fortunate to take a position at KIDSPACE. I am letting you all know this month I am transitioning into the role of under two's Primary caregiver, as Megan heads off on maternity leave. I am really looking forward to teaching your children and watching as they learn and grow.
Feel free to talk to me whenever you need.

I look forward to the year ahead :)

Friends helping friends!

Peer assessment is evident at KIDSPACE at the moment.  The children bring to KIDSPACE a wealth of skill and enjoy sharing it with their friends.  Over the last week one of the girls has been teaching her good friend how to perform a forward roll!  Step by step verbal instructions, a little scaffolding through demonstration and lots of practice (and giggling!) both girl's found success - one feeling proud she has taught her friend a new skill, the other feeling proud that she has mastered a new one. Ka mau te wehi! That is amazing!  

Xmas Party

Xmas Party

What a wonderful Christmas Party! It was great to see so many families joining in and having fun. Thanks Jude for providing the super venue.

Active Movement

KIDSPACE Children's Christmas Party!

It's that time of year again believe it or not. Just to add a little adventure to our KIDSPACE lives, we thought we would have our christmas party on Saturday 20th December at 3.30pm. (At Jude's farm, not KIDSPACE!) "Yippee!" I hear all you parents scream in excitement! A day that you don't have to try and cram in work and play! And play is the name of the day.... Bring a picnic blanket and your own picnic tea and certainly bring your whanau - siblings invited also! Remember the old games we used to play as kids? Egg and spoon race, sack races, three legged race.... all on the christmas agenda. As well as the children's christmas concert, I heard the jolly old red man will make a speedy appearance on his vespa!! Please bring into KIDSPACE $8 to go towards a christmas present for your child - KIDSPACE will also contribute, buy and wrap this and give it to your child at the party. We would love for you and your children to join us on this special day - come celebrate christmas with your other whanau - the KIDSPACE whanau!