Southern REAP Early Childhood

Southern REAP Early Childhood Providing Early Childhood Support to Rural Southland and Whakatipu

This week, Early Childhood educators across Fiordland joined Nurturing relationships - Andrea Greer for two engaging pro...
11/06/2026

This week, Early Childhood educators across Fiordland joined Nurturing relationships - Andrea Greer for two engaging professional learning sessions focused on supporting tamariki to thrive.

🧠 In Practical Strategies to Support our Neurodiverse Tamariki, participants explored neuro-affirming approaches and gained practical tools to create inclusive learning environments that support focus, emotional regulation and success for neurodivergent learners.

💚 In Big Bursting Behaviours, educators learned about the different states of the nervous system, co-regulation, and playful strategies to help tamariki build emotional regulation skills and navigate big emotions.

Andrea also offers a workshop on Understanding Childhood Trauma's Impact on Behaviour, helping educators understand how trauma can influence behaviour, relationships and learning outcomes.

The response from participants was overwhelmingly positive! 😊

📍 Rural Southland & Whakatipu — could your community be next?

If there is interest, Southern REAP can work with schools, early childhood centres and education providers to bring Andrea's workshops to your area. Get in touch!

🌿 Calling all parents, caregivers, mums-to-be and whānau in Central Southland! 🌿Looking for connection, support, friends...
11/06/2026

🌿 Calling all parents, caregivers, mums-to-be and whānau in Central Southland! 🌿

Looking for connection, support, friendship and fun activities for your little ones?

We have a wonderful range of programmes designed to support families through every stage of the early years journey.

👶 SPACE Parenting Programme
Learn, play and grow alongside your baby while exploring topics such as sleep, attachment, development and early learning. Build confidence and lasting friendships with other local families.

💛 Mums & Babies Group
A welcoming space for expectant mothers and mums with babies up to one year old. Connect with other parents, enjoy a cuppa, and access support for both you and your pēpi.

🏃 Let's Move @ The Nest
A fun, active environment where tamariki can move, explore and build confidence through play while whānau connect and support one another.

🤝 Generations at Play
Bringing preschoolers and older community members together through play, laughter and meaningful connections that benefit all generations.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Our Mums & Babies group is back for Term 3 from 20 July - 21 September. We’d love to welcome both new and familiar faces...
04/06/2026

Our Mums & Babies group is back for Term 3 from 20 July - 21 September. We’d love to welcome both new and familiar faces - come along and join us.

Calling all Drummond and surrounds whānau with little ones! Looking for a morning out to connect with other local famili...
28/05/2026

Calling all Drummond and surrounds whānau with little ones!
Looking for a morning out to connect with other local families?
Come along to Drummond Whānau Day at the Drummond Rugby Clubrooms.

🗓️ Next Wednesday 3 June
⏰ 9.15am – 11.30am

Bring your pēpi and tamariki (0-3 years) to play, explore, and make new friends while you relax with other parents and caregivers over morning tea.

There will be a fun play space set up for all ages and stages of mobility – so everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Questions? Contact Maree at Southern REAP: [email protected] or 027 732 7323

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS: Do you work with tamariki who experience big emotions and challenging behaviours? Join us for...
24/05/2026

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS: Do you work with tamariki who experience big emotions and challenging behaviours? Join us for this practical ECE workshop exploring playful, strengths-based strategies to support emotional regulation and co-regulation through a nervous system lens - with certified Synergetic Play Therapist Andrea Greer.

📅 Monday 8 June
🕕 6pm – 7.30pm
📍 Fiordland Community House, Te Anau
💲 $20 per person

To register, contact Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or [email protected]

Calling all Drummond and surrounds whānau with little ones! Looking for a morning out to connect with other local famili...
12/05/2026

Calling all Drummond and surrounds whānau with little ones!
Looking for a morning out to connect with other local families?
Come along to Drummond Whānau Day at the Drummond Rugby Clubrooms.

🗓️ Wednesday 3 June & 1 July
⏰ 9.15am – 11.30am

Bring your pēpi and tamariki (0-3 years) to play, explore, and make new friends while you relax with other parents and caregivers over morning tea.

There will be a fun play space set up for all ages and stages of mobility – so everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Questions? Contact Maree at Southern REAP: [email protected] or 027 732 7323

Do you know an older person in your life who would enjoy getting out and connecting with others?Our 'Generations at Play...
30/04/2026

Do you know an older person in your life who would enjoy getting out and connecting with others?

Our 'Generations at Play' group brings together preschoolers and older members of the community for relaxed, fun sessions filled with play, conversation and connection. It’s a lovely way to build friendships across generations and boost wellbeing.

If someone comes to mind, please let them know about this opportunity - they will be warmly welcomed.

📍 Winton Senior Citizens Centre
🗓 Fortnightly - Wednesdays: 20 May, 3, 17, June & 1 July
🕐 1.30pm – 2.30pm

For more information, contact Maree at Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you all again next term at Gore Mini Movers!Enrolments are now open through the link below or by em...
14/04/2026

We can’t wait to see you all again next term at Gore Mini Movers!
Enrolments are now open through the link below or by emailing [email protected]

All Preschoolers are welcome!

These interactive, free-play, movement based sessions are based on Moving Smart’s ‘Smart Step’s programme, invite children to climb, balance, jump, roll and swing, building strength, co-ordination and the physical and neurological foundations for thriving in learning environments.

Please note that we ask Parents/Caregivers to be actively involved in these sessions to ensure safety and maximum learning for your children

When : Monday Morning.
We have 2 sessions available, 9.30 to 10.30 or 10.30 to 11.30
Where: The Gore Main School Hall

Cost: $27 for 9 weeks ($3 per session) or $3.50 per session casually (please note that there will only be limited casual spaces available and we require you to enroll for these too).

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Are you looking to strengthen your maths teaching in Early Learning? Join this free Kōwhiti Whakapae workshop in Gore an...
07/04/2026

Are you looking to strengthen your maths teaching in Early Learning? Join this free Kōwhiti Whakapae workshop in Gore and walk away with practical tools, fresh ideas and renewed confidence to support tamariki learning. Email [email protected] to register.

Riverton mums and babies - our Pepi Playgroup is a lovely space to connect, play, and spend time together. Come along an...
26/03/2026

Riverton mums and babies - our Pepi Playgroup is a lovely space to connect, play, and spend time together. Come along and join us!

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224 Great North Road
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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
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