Whakamana - Empowering Children (PIA)

Whakamana - Empowering Children is one of the 4 workshops required to complete the Playcentre Introductory Award (PIA).

Unpack the concepts of mana and whakamana in relations to children's wellbeing. Explore how we as parents and kaiako create positive environments and guide children respectfully. Examine children's social development - how and when do tamariki start to interact with others?

Facilitator: Maia Arnott Maia.Arnott@playcentre.org.nz 

Limited spaces for additional children available.  Please contact the facilitator if you are bringing tamariki not already enrolled on this session so the centre can plan accordingly.

The 4 required workshops must each be booked separately and can be done in any order:

1. Kia Tākaro - Play & Learning

2. Whakamana - Empowering Children

3. Learning through Play (select any topic that interests you)

4. Learning through Play (select a different topic)

The PIA is the starting point for all Playcentre learners. All Playcentre whānau and caregivers including non-residents are eligible to complete the PIA. There is no formal enrolment required, simply pick up a PIA Booklet in centre (PDFs are available on the Playcentre Education webpage) and work your way through the requirements.