Fun, learning, and connection for 2–5 year olds!
Join us for a half-hour session filled with songs, stories, and activities. Each week we explore a simple theme that supports early literacy and gives you ideas to try at home.
Tamariki Time is a great way for children and caregivers to:
- Socialise and make friends
- Get excited about books
- Learn through play
When and Where:
- Te Aroha Library: Tuesdays, 10:00–10:30am
- Morrinsville Library: Mondays, 10:30–11:00am
- Matamata Library: Fridays, 10:30–11:00am
Check our events calendar for upcoming sessions.
What do we focus on in Tamariki Time?
Skill: |
What is it? |
Why do we do it? |
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Story Prompts |
Encouraging children to interact with stories and songs. |
Helps them understand story structure and makes reading fun. |
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The world around us |
Reading stories that reflect everyday life. |
Builds vocabulary and connects books to real experiences. |
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Reading |
Talking about characters and settings. |
Shows how stories relate to the world and supports new learning. |
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Sound recognition |
Playing with rhymes and sounds. |
Teaches that words are made of sounds, helping with word learning. |
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Words |
Using stories with varied and repeated words. |
Expands vocabulary and promotes word recognition. |
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The written word |
Showing that books contain ideas and information. |
Helps children understand how books work and why they matter. |