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Building Teamwork with Hula Hoops
At BestStart Blenheim Central, our Tamariki have been finding inventive ways to play with hula hoops, transforming them into tools for building vital skills like social interaction, teamwork, and spatial awareness. One of our latest activities involves our Tamariki standing together inside a single hula hoop and navigating the playground as a united team.
This innovative play is not only enjoyable but also enhances their ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and understand their surroundings. As they journey around the playground, the air is filled with laughter and excitement, underscoring the joy of learning through play. The children engage in lively conversations, guiding one another and offering encouraging words as they adjust their movements to stay in harmony within the hoop.
This process is a remarkable exercise in both patience and cooperation, allowing them to build a strong sense of trust. Through these interactions, our Tamariki are actively developing crucial life skills. Their ability to read each other's cues and respond with empathy is growing daily. The shared successes and joyful achievements in these activities also deepen their bonds and create lasting memories of teamwork and friendship.
We are thrilled to see our Tamariki embrace this opportunity to develop essential life skills through play, embodying the principles of empowerment and relationship-building from our foundational philosophy, Turangawaewae.