Early Childhood Education

MOTAT offers a variety of programmes designed for early learners, created using the framework of Te Whariki and MOTAT’s mission of inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.
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Through the lens of play, learners can engage with topics such as transport, engineering, digital technologies and science. Coupled with exploring MOTAT Great North Road and a tram ride (subject to availability) a trip to MOTAT is a fun and educational day out - sure to engage and delight young learners.

Age ONSITE VISIT COST (per person) STEAM CELL VISIT COST (per person)
0 – 12 months Free of charge Free of charge
1 – 6 years $5 $10
Adult Helper within 1:3 ratio Free of charge Free of charge
Adult Helper over 1:3 ratio $10 Free of charge
Sensory Science
AT MOTAT
ECE

Sensory Science is a play exploration session. It gives teachers a chance to observe their learners engaging with new and exciting science resources to see where their interests lie. Teachers can then use this experience to extend the learning back in their centre.

Duration: 45 minutes

Themes: Science, discovery and experimentation.

Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.

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Machines in a Toolbox
STEAM CELL
AT MOTAT
ECE

Early learners are provided with a variety of building resources, both open ended and with intended outcomes. They will explore structure, balance, stability, and shape while developing spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Duration: 45 minutes

Themes: Construction, forces, building, making connections and physics

Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.

Also available as a STEAM Cell Associated costs: More here!

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Hey Tram! A Transport Story
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ECE

Follow the story of Tommy the Tram Diver as he tries to catch up to his naughty runaway tram. This session takes place around our Great North Road site. Learners will engage with our collections as they participate in this hands-on, engaging story about transport.

Duration: 45 minutes

Themes: Narrative story telling, transport and pretend play.

Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.

Please note: This programme has been developed for children 2 to 6 years old, however younger children are welcome to participate.

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Pardon Me Planes
AT MOTAT
ECE

Follow the story of Penny the Pilot as she tries to find her missing plane! This session will take place in our Aviation Hall amongst the collection of aircraft. Each learner will receive a pair of wearable airplane wings take home.

Please note: This programme has been developed for children 2 to 6 years old, however younger children are welcome to participate.

Duration: 45 minutes

Themes: Narrative story telling, aviation and pretend play.

Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.

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Movement and Motor
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ECE

This is an add-on module designed to provide learners the opportunity to take safe risks, move their bodies and explore physical possibilities.

This is an add on resources module. The resources are added to your classroom-based programme and run at the same time.

NOTE: This is an add-on module, please remember to choose a main programme when asking for this module (not available with Hey Tram! or Pardon Me Planes).

Duration: 45 minutes
Themes: Exploring, safe risk taking, body movement and gross motor skills

Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.

Associated cost: Free to add to classroom-based programmes.

If you wish to book this module with your program, please mention this in the comments of the booking form.

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