by Huia Hikaiti | Early Childhood Education
A responsibility is given to Early Childhood Educators to ensure children are learning about nature and animals, our interdependence and connection to earth and all living things. We have a role of teaching children to understand, conserve and appreciate nature, so as to become protectors it.
by Huia Hikaiti | Early Childhood Education
Cultural sustainability – is it a thing or is it essential? My stories from an aboriginal medicine woman, healer and why sharing and preserving indigenous knowledge is important.
by Huia Hikaiti | Early Childhood Education
Nature play is essential for babies and young children’s development. Australia has an abundance of natural beauty, diversity and rich indigenous heritage for children to experience. This is one of my most favourite images: my twin baby nieces enjoying mud play...