Early Childhood Resources

A must have for all schools, EC Centres and homes. Describes plants and mushrooms with toxic properties that can be found in NZ.With a focus on plants that are of concern to children, the emphasis is on safety through education. Also includes advice on what to do if plants are eaten. Ilustrated with colour photographs.

Colour, laminated poster, depicting some of the more common poisonous plants within New Zealand.
Information given for each plant includes common and scientific name, description, habitat, and part of the plant that is poisonous. 640x428mm

FREE with 10 or more 'Plants that Poison' Books!

Teach your students the right way to care for tadpoles and frogs. This kit contains all the necessary equipment and instructions for caring for all stages in the frog life cycle. Also includes lesson starters, laminated 'monitor' cards plus lots of classroom activities to make the most of your froggy experiences.

Kit includes critter one mouse house with wheel, tunnels, water bottle and food dish plus mountain fresh pine shavings, and gourmet mouse food.
Also included are free lesson starters to incorporate your new pets into a range of subject areas and comprehensive care information. Excellent value - Just add mice! (1 male or 2-3 females)

Watch and learn!
Study your own living city. Simple to use just add sand or soil a few ants, a little food and some water. Snap the door closed then watch them tunnel and grow!
This ant farm will be enjoyed by all aged 3 and up.

This amazing magnifier lab allows the viewer to see any object from above & BELOW at 3x magnification. Two separte viewing lenses for top or bottom. A built in tray holds water for small aquatic critters. View plants, flowers, seeds, rocks, fossils or bugs.

40cm x 29cm x 24cm, 20 litres
Suitable home for 1-2 mice, 1-4 small frogs or for invertebrates.
Also suitable for 2 small goldfish with the addition of a filter.

For babies and infants 0 - 36 months.
Classical music and stunning imagery introduce children to the wonder of mother nature!
Enter a world of beauty, peace, and tranquility, where nature’s gentle sounds of falling water, rustling autumn leaves, and spring songbirds bring enjoyment and stimulation to your baby’s world.  Your child will delight in the vibrant and ever-changing landscapes painted by all four glorious seasons, set to the music of Vivaldi. 

For babies and infants 0 - 36 months.
Beautiful music and colourful images delight your child's imagination!
A rich array of classical compositions, Mozart and Friends brings your young child into the world of colours, shapes, letters, numbers and more. This DVD stimulates the mind and delights the senses.

Perfect for Childcare Centres.
Not just a lullaby recording! These recordings are not just music. In fact, they are medically-proven music therapy recordings. These recordings feature a real human heartbeat as the "rhythm" for music and singing of classic nursery songs. Developed in two years testing with leading hospitals using over seven fundamental principles of relaxation.

Mini Book - explains a nurturing method to get a baby to sleep without letting them cry, promote a good sleep schedule, and how to use the music CD to soothe symptoms of colic.

New Zealand-based Dutch born entomologist Ruud Kleinpaste embarks on an entomological odyssey around the globe in search of the ultimate biggest and "baddest" creepy crawlies.