We provide Motor Skill & Movement Programmes that promote brain integration, physical development & socio-emotional wellbeing. Super simple to implement & no planning required. Captivating exercises & resources make our programmes effective & an engaging experience for all!Emma Hurrell (Early Learning and Development Consultant & Creator of Tuputupu Kids)
TUPUTUPU KIDS
Welcome to Tuputupu Kids. We are proudly a New Zealand treasure.
The indigenous Māori culture of New Zealand uses the phrase “Tuputupu“, which means “to grow and develop“. Our goal is to grow and develop young children by providing professionally and skillfully designed motor programmes that ensure that holistic learning and development takes place. The exercises, games and resources that accompany our programmes focus on all the essential areas of motor development, as well as on assessment and early intervention.
Our programmes centre around getting to know children and cherishing their strengths and difficulties to ensure that they flourish according to what they are capable of and receive the support and opportunities that they need in order to do so.
We also celebrate our strong focus on out-of-the-box thinking, creativity and individualism.
OUR MOTOR PROGRAMMES
“Movement is crucial to every brain function including memory, emotion, language and learning.”Dr John J Ratey
Pīpī Programme
Toddlers | 2 -3 Years | Centre-based Programme
The Pīpī Programme is a 12-month motor skills and movement programme specifically designed for children aged 2-3 years for implementation in Licensed Early Childhood Centres. The programme consists of online sessions that cover whole-body development and the cost includes a range of resources that are shipped to the centres.
Kōkō Programme
Pre-schoolers | 3-6 Years | Centre-based Programme
The Kōkō Programme is a 12-month motor skills and movement programme specifically designed for children aged 3-6 years for implementation in Licensed Early Childhood Centres, as well as New Entrant and Year 1 Classes. The programme consists of online sessions that cover whole-body development and the cost includes a range of resources that are shipped to the centres.
Pīpī-Iwi Programme
Toddlers | 2 -3 Years | Home-based Programme
The Pīpī-Iwi Programme is a 6-month motor skills and movement programme specifically designed for children aged 2-3 years for implementation in home environments. The programme consists of online sessions that cover whole-body development using resources found in the home.
Kōkō-Iwi Programme
Pre-schoolers | 3-6 yrs | Home-based Programme
A 6-month movement and motor skills programme, refined for 3-6 year olds, developed for caregivers to carry out on a daily or weekly basis in the home environment. The programme consists of online sessions that cover whole-body development using resources found in the home.
AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT
Our programmes focus on all the essential areas of motor development.
