Early Childhood Programmes​

The Programme is at the Heart of any Learning Environment

          Life Learning believes that early childhood programmes should be planned, purposeful, progressive and systematic. This way we can develop a curriculum that empowers children to be the best they can be. Encouraging a love of learning, sparking imagination and creativity, and building strong social and emotional capabilities in each child.

       We work with individual teachers and the leadership group to develop a programme that is purposeful for both teachers and children. So, at the end of each working day teachers feel as if they’re making a real difference to children’s lives.

        We work with individual teachers and the leadership group to develop a programme that is purposeful for both teachers and children. So, at the end of each working day teachers feel as if they’re making a real difference to children’s lives.

“Empowering children through a purposeful and imaginative learning environment is not just our mission; it’s our promise.”
Maria Johnson

Curriculum Approaches and Frameworks​

          Life Learning work with you to develop an individual programme that meets best practice standards and that is consistent with your vision and philosophy.

          To do so the programme must be relevant to your early childhood centre and to the diverse set of teachers and children that make up your centre. Our approach responds to the setting, potential and challenges of your unique early childhood learning environment.

We help to develop:​

  • Vision and philosophy
  • Values and culture
  • A programme that reflects the needs of your philosophy, community and children
  • Theorists and different curriculum approaches that reflects your philosophy
  • Your integration with Te Whāriki (the New Zealand curriculum) into your daily programme
  • A programme built on a planned, purposeful, progressive and systematic platform

Reflection and Evaluation

          Life Learning work with you to construct comprehensive systems for reflection and evaluation, all guided by sound early childhood practices.

We Help To:​

  • Ensure reflection and evaluation systems are ethical
  • Develop systems that are developmentally appropriate
  • Develop systems that promote positive learning outcomes for children
  • Incorporate an ongoing comprehensive self review process
  • Develop collaborative consultation processes
  • Engage your teams into best practice of observing and documenting children’s learning
  • Ensure the programme is making a difference to the learning outcomes of each and every child

Develop a leading early childhood learning centre with Life Learning

Life Learning offers a personalised consultation and mentorship to help your early childhood learning environment prosper.

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Meet your Instructor

Maria Johnson, is a highly experienced early childhood specialist, educator, and consultant with over 40+ years of expertise in child development, sensory integration, and movement-based learning.

Why Learn from Me?​

⭐ 40+ Years in Primary and Early Childhood Education
⭐ Expert in Sensory Integration & Reflex Development and Brain Development
⭐ Trusted by Teachers, Educators, Therapists & Parents Worldwide
⭐ Real-World Strategies That Get Results

Maria Johnson, 2012 finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, recognised for innovation in early childhood education
Wellington Gold Business Awards 2017 logo – Maria Johnson, finalist recognised for excellence in early childhood education and business leadership
New Zealand Women of Influence Awards 2017 logo – Maria Johnson, finalist honoured for impact in early childhood education and leadership
HER Regional Wellington Awards 2011 logo – Maria Johnson, winner of Best Small to Medium Business for excellence in early childhood education and business innovation
HER Regional Wellington Business Woman of the Year 2011 logo – Maria Johnson, Supreme Award Winner for outstanding leadership in early childhood education and business

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