Do you have a child aged between 3 ½ and 4½?
Do you want to give your child a head start for school?
Do you want to further develop your skills as your childs first and most important educator?
HIPPY is an educational programme designed for parents and caregivers to work alongside their child at home. Preparing a great foundation to start school HIPPY helps Parents and children reach their full educational potential.
Time Commitments
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HIPPY provides all the resources needed to work with your child for $2.00 per week
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HIPPY is a two year programme which runs for 30 weeks per year (excluding school holidays)
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Each family is given a tutor who has worked with the HIPPY programme with their own child and is full of wonderful insight and knowledge
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One hour each week is spent with your tutor and then 15 minutes every weekday is spent taking your child through the HIPPY work
How It Works
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Your tutor comes to your home once a fortnight and 'Role Plays' the activities with the parent / caregiver
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Role Play means the parent is able to put themselves in their child's 'shoes' to help gain more insight into how their child learns
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On the alternative weeks we have HIPPY hui on a Tuesday morning 9:30am-11:30am
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During HIPPY hui we Role Play as a group, share morning tea and engage in an enrichment activity this ranges from guest speakers to messy play. A very enjoyable time where you can meet other parents who are part of the HIPPY programme
HIPPY Team
HIPPY Palmerston North is coordinated by Elizabeth Maden. The HIPPY Educator team for 2010 are Bree Lind and Corrina Roe, who are our two senior tutors with Hine Gray and Jody Jeffrey as our two first year tutors. This is a fantastic team that delivers to 70 families and walks beside them as they embark on a journey of educational knowledge and relationship strengthening.
HIPPY in Te Aroha Noa
HIPPY has been a part of Te Aroha Noa Community Services for the past 14 years and has worked well for families within the Western Suburbs of Palmerston North. There are many families who attribute their children's educational successes to the work they achieved as a family on the HIPPY programme.
HIPPY in New Zealand
HIPPY was birthed 30 years ago in Israel and 17 years ago it was brought to New Zealand by 'Great Potentials' who offer their continuous support and encouragement to the HIPPY sites throughout New Zealand. Check out the wonderful work of Great Potentials through the following link www.greatpotentials.org.nz/index.php?page=hippy
HIPPY is a great resource for families to have in their homes. It helps to bridge the gap between home and school and encourages more opportunities for our children's futures.
If you are committed to advancing your child; if you are enthusiastic about your child's future and creating a smoother transition for them into school life please call for more information and to enrol on the programme.
Phone Elizabeth Maden on 3582255 or 0274880250
Alternatively Click here to email HIPPY