The Heart Foundation works closely with early learning services and provides educational tools to help teachers educate tamariki about food, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy choices.

Upcoming professional development sessions

Wā tau kai

Our next professional development session is ‘Wā tau kai’, which is about creating settled, calm and meaningful mealtimes for tamariki. Kai time is a special opportunity for tamariki to not only eat and enjoy kai, but to create respectful relationships with kaiako and to socialise.

It can also be a valuable teaching moment where kaiako role model behaviours, create conversations, spark curiosity, and support the development of self-help skills and manners.

Learn some tips and tricks for ensuring kai time is pleasurable for everyone at your early learning service

Tuesday 11 June 
1:30pm to 2:30pm (delivered via Microsoft Teams)
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(Registrations close Friday 7 June 5pm)

Wednesday 12 June 
7pm to 8pm (delivered via Microsoft Teams)
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(Registrations close Tuesday 11 June 5pm)