Active Little Learners is a trust that does exactly what its name says, and with funding from one of our Community Grants, they continue to keep our little people on their toes.
Every year, our Community Grants Scheme helps many groups and organisations throughout Tasman.
Active Little Learners works in preschools and kindergartens to help tamariki develop fundamental movement patterns and skills. Their view is that developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, and core muscles not only helps children enjoy moving and being active, but also prepares them to learn at school.
The Active Little Learners programme aims to improve confidence, team play and team activity, listening skills, resilience and communication.
A successful grant application for $2,500 has allowed them to visit more centres that would otherwise miss out because of their rural locations in Motueka, Upper Moutere, Māpua, Brightwater and Wakefield.
Our next round of Community Grants funding applications opens on 1 May and runs until the end of July.
For details on the criteria and how to apply, visit this page.(external link)