Little Seeds for a Better Future
Child-led Play Programmes and Events
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury.
Play is a necessity.” – Kay Redfield Jamison
At Conscious Kids, we believe children thrive when given the freedom to play, explore, and connect with the natural world.
Our focus is on programmes for schools and community events, where tamariki build confidence, creativity, and respect for themselves, others, and the environment through meaningful play.
Alongside our child-led play experiences, we are excited to offer Ngā Taonga Tākaro – Traditional Māori Games. These sessions, led by Māori cultural leader Wiremu Sarich, nurture wellbeing, confidence, and connection. Grounded in Māori values and learning approaches, they invite tamariki to explore their natural talents (ngā pukenga rau) and inner wisdom (kura huna) through hands-on, joyful play. Each session weaves together physical movement, cultural understanding, and a deep sense of belonging.
While Nature’s Den now leads our holiday programmes, Conscious Kids continues to nurture little seeds for a better future by supporting schools, communities, and the adults who guide children’s learning journeys.
WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT US
WE LOVE FOREST SCHOOL aka CONSCIOUS KIDS . My son has grown so much in the one term we have been there. It's totally prepping him and supporting him for big school. We love the days he comes back covered in mud! Forest School is wonderful!
Conscious Kids School Programmes
Play-Based learning experiences for Primary and Intermediate Schools
Now, taking bookings for Term 3 & 4/2025
Outdoor Classroom Day is hands-on learning in nature. An EOTC experience at your doorstep, either on your school grounds or at a local reserve.
Activities may include shelter construction, fire starting and cooking, whittling, harakeke harvest, weaving, art activities, group games, and ecology exploration.
Junk Play is a pop-up loose parts playground where the kid's mission is to reuse and repurpose the materials, with the only limit being their imagination.
While children play and enjoy themselves we draw links to Te Marautanga o Aotearoa including connections to social sciences, health & physical education, maths, and technology.
Experience the magic of Traditional Māori Games that foster wellbeing, confidence, and connection. Sessions weave together physical movement, storytelling, and nature-based learning in a safe, inclusive space.
Grounded in Māori values and led by cultural leader Wiremu Sarich, these sessions invite tamariki to discover their strengths through joyful, hands-on play.