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This article explores the many benefits of children playing in the rain, from boosting creativity and resilience to fostering a deeper connection with nature – something we wholeheartedly embrace at Kidlywinks

Playing in the rain

This is a booklet made with input from autistic people, parents and professionals to provide you with information about autism and how it can affect children’s experience of the world around them. It has been designed as a practical tool to educate and empower you and your family

About Autism in Early Childhood.

This article explores the benefits of mixed-age learning, highlighting how children at thrive by engaging with peers of different ages. It focusses on the collaborative, supportive environment where older tamariki mentor younger ones, fostering a sense of responsibility, empathy, and shared learning.

The Special Value of Age-Mixed Play I: How Age Mixing Promotes Learning