by Rachel | Apr 11, 2026 | News
Bringing stories to life in the Pihi Room How a simple story can spark creativity, sensory exploration, and communication. Few books epitomise childhood quite like The Very Hungry Caterpillar. With its bright illustrations, simple rhythm, and much-loved story of a...
by Rachel | Mar 22, 2026 | News
“Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze – young children find immense joy in discovering their world through their senses.” Alana Steyn By learning through the senses, children understand how to use their bodies,...
by Rachel | Feb 24, 2026 | News
At The Vines Early Learning Centre, we love watching our youngest tamariki grow, explore and discover the world around them. Every day, we get to see how our littlest explorers thrive in a thoughtfully prepared environment designed especially for them. Children are...
by Rachel | Dec 17, 2025 | Activities
At The Vines ELC, we believe that Water play creates confident, capable learners, one splash at a time. About Us Welcoming summer with water play outside at The Vines ELC Summer has arrived, and with it come warm days and plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning....
by Rachel | Dec 2, 2025 | News
With the warmer weather arriving, our team and tamariki at The Vines Early Learning Centre in Henderson have been giving our spring garden a much-needed refresh. The children have loved helping bring a burst of colour and life to our outdoor spaces. The garden becomes...
