Programmes

We annually upgrade our programmes to
be bigger, better and bolder….completely unique with
specialist educators and assistants
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Nature play, the creative arts and the freedom of seasonal learning at
your child's fingertips. These programmes are specifically designed
for the health, wellbeing and overall excitement of being a child ...

.innovation, creativity for focused learning and real learning
experiences.
We have 1 day schools during term time and 1 day adventures
on the school holidays !

Tamariki
Playshops

Kaiako
Professional
Development

Corporate
Programme

Tamariki Playshops

The classroom innnovated

Group of children in a circle inside a classroom, the children and teachers are waving towards the camera.

We’ve been observing what makes children’s imaginations & hearts sing, for years. Our playshops let kids and the planet grow. We call it ‘natureal education’. We challenge children to be them. To ‘sit in their element’…creating, innovating, moving, laughing and loving. It’s the work of kids ! Here’s what we do:

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Term Time - Week 1 of each holiday period. In January: last 2 weeks ! 8:30-4:30. Pick up / Drop off Waiheke Primary School carpark.

Everyday will be an assortment of the above awesomeness and more with expert educators creating arts & innovations with the children to get their imaginations moving!

Please provide snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

5-11years. Drop off at Talking Tree Hill by 8.30am. Jackets, gumboots and a change of clothing are ESSENTIAL in wintery/spring. In summer make sure they have sunblock and a hat!

Please ask about scholarships. talkingtreehilltrust@gmail.com
It’s TTHill time... 2-3 weeks of outdoor goodness to celebrate the holidays. If your at work or need a day for you, no problemo! We have the goods to keep your child/ren happy and adventurous. Each day we will try a different TTHill outdoor skill.... We will be whittling, mining, growing, cooking, creating music, art, yoga, Te Ao Maori, sports, DIYing, crafting, nature games, makerspace, tinkering, and connecting with nature for mind and body health!

Everyday will be an assortment of the above awesomeness and more with expert educators creating arts & innovations with the children to get their imaginations moving!

Please provide snacks, lunch and a water bottle.

5-11years. Drop off at Talking Tree Hill by 8.30am. Jackets, gumboots and a change of clothing are ESSENTIAL in wintery/spring. In summer make sure they have sunblock and a hat!

Please ask about scholarships. talkingtreehilltrust@gmail.com

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OUR 1 DAY SCHOOL

All learning happens in our outdoor classrooms….at the beach, bush, farm or food forest school.

During term from 8:30-2:30 on a Wednesday for Primary aged children (5-10yrs) and on a Friday from 8:45 - 12:30 for Early childhood aged children (3-5yrs).
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Our Nature Punk Headquarters is set up in the barn with our unique Junk to Funk programme. We are linked with various local, national and international nature education providers and are very proud of our partnerships !

Children will be…
Learning to grow and cook from our paddock to table programme
Engineering and outdoor crafts with our Nature Punk Programme
Sculpting and fashion with our Junk to Funk programme
Walk & Talk Art Trail
Stillness and quiet moments in the hammocks, Natures Nook, Yoga platform and Mindfulness library.
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Learn about zero waste focus through our 10 R initiative
Inspired and knowledgeable about Te Ao Maori based from our own Te Ao Maori Matua Tonga Template.
Frollicking freedom in the natural playground, goodness glade and loose parts playground.
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We teach the reasons for the seasons and are planting our food forest from a biodynamic/maramataka perspective.We are project based learning at its best! We nurture and follow the children's passions, interests and imaginations to curate a day for the individual and group needs.
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If your child is at school you will need permission from the classroom teacher and Principal before they begin.

Calendar Events
Monthly and seasonal High Teas - for adults and for children
Paddock to Table Dinner parties
Food Forest Workshops
Nature Punk Programmes
Gadjett Days
Junk to Funk After School Wednesdays - $20 +GST
1 Day Adventure Days

Kaiako Professional Development

Programmes full of inspiration, creativity and wellbeing

Children outside using a fire pit to pop popcorn.

We run innovative:
- 1-day Kaiako wellness programmes
- Nature2Classroom Professional Development in school, online or at TTHill.
- Bespoke programmes to fit the kaupapa of your kura.
We focus on bringing more creativity, innovation and wellbeing into their own lives, their classrooms and respect for the planet. What does your school need to thrive?

Corporate Programmes

We create days aligned to the needs of your group!

View of hills from Talking Tree Hill, a wood stick structure is shown with two geese nearby.

We create days aligned to the needs of your group! What do you need and what does the planet need? Experiences include digital free detox days, environmental giving back sessions, team building, wellness days.What does your team need to thrive? We will create it.