Resources
Resources for parents
We at Little Ants strive to give the best possible childcare for your precious ones as well as provide you with useful resources. We have chosen some of the best places for you to get helpful information on a wide variety of topics relating to parenting and children.
Storypark
Create learning stories on the web & mobile devices
Storypark is a web-based portfolio of a child's growth and development at an early childhood centre. It allows parents and early childhood teachers to share a child's journey and gain valuable feedback.
Who is Storypark for?
Storypark is specifically designed for early childhood education centres, teachers and parents. It is built with recommendations from early childhood teachers and parents.
Useful Links
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Ministry of Education sites
NEW Early Learning Information (ELI) System - Brochure for Parents
Ministry of Education Information for Parents about Early Years
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ECE Curriculum
The NZ ECE Curriculum (Te Whariki) - Read about the NZ educational curriculum that forms the basis of our teaching, learning and development.
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Parent resources and information
Healthy Heart programme - A programme partially funded by the Ministry of Health, that assists ECEs to create an environment promoting healthy eating and physical activity to under 5s and their families.
Kiwi Families - Comprehensive resources and articles for parents.
Childcare Online - Parenting Articles A-Z.
Plunket - Support for new mums and families.
