Playgroups

The Playgroups offer a place where whānau can come with their preschool-aged child, siblings and others who have an affiliation with the Deaf Community. The focus is on providing and modelling a rich language environment where tamariki develop language through play and exposure to NZSL and visual communication.

We have trained Resource Teachers of Deaf with ECE experience in planning and leading playgroup sessions. We collaborate with First Signs (Deaf Aotearoa) and Advisors of Deaf Children (AoDC, Ministry of Education) who may be working with your child.

Where possible, playgroups have been set up in locations where the NZSL Immersion Day Schools are located to try and encourage a seamless transition to school. We know that early exposure to language sets the preschool learner on an excellent learning pathway for the future.