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Optimum Infant and Toddler Environments | Tamariki kōhungahunga I te taiao
This webinar explores how to provide optimum learning environments for tamariki aged 3 months to 3 years, including the structural, dynamic and cultural factors that lift it from okay to optimal.
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What makes an optimum infant and toddler environment? The most important aspect of an optimum learning environment is responsive adults. However, the structural, dynamic and cultural factors of an environment are the elements that lift it from okay to optimal. In this webinar we look at how to provide optimum learning environments for tamariki aged 3 months to 3 years.
Time to complete: 1 hour

Presenter: Raewyn Penman - Regional Education Leader | Kaiārahi Mātauranga ā-Rohe and Senior Lecturer | Pūkenga Matua with Te Rito Maioha
Raewyn has a deep commitment to bicultural practice, curriculum innovation, and empowering kaiako across Aotearoa. With over 40 years’ experience Raewyn brings a rich blend of practical wisdom, academic insight, and cultural responsiveness to her work. Her passion lies in supporting kaiako to engage meaningfully with Te Whāriki, fostering environments where tamariki thrive and teachers feel confident in their practice.
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- Topic
- Infants and Toddlers
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- Online