About Me
Kia Ora, my names Elysia. I am a wife and a proud mum of 4 (ages ranging 1-11) I have always held a special passion with early years and having children of my own has only enhanced my interest and learnings.
I have spent years of being apart of playcentre and playcentre adult education which has been hugely beneficial for both myself and my children
Places We Like To Visit
Tiny Nation events
Pop-up playgroups
Local parks
Local Library
My Availability
I am available Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
My Philosophy
My teaching philosophy aligns with the Tiny Nation teaching philosophy, where children flourish with secure attachments alongside a strong sense of belonging. I believe in embracing each child's individual learning journey by nurturing and caring for tamariki in their own uniqueness.
My Environment
Our in-home learning environment is well equipped with a range of resources and play options. We have an outdoor mud kitchen, a small sandpit and little tikes play equipment. Crafts, play dough, pikelete making and rock painting are our favourite at home activities. We also have Bi-cultural resources including poi and ketes.
We attend Okato Playcentre Monday and Thursday's 9-1. Adventures into the community to our local skatepark/playground, community/school library. Okato domain, Stoney or kaihihi Rivers and bush walks.
My Training
-Current First Aid certificate -Playcentre PIA certificate -Playcentre PEA certificate - I am currently studying towards my New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Level 4.