The "I can Challenge"

With our focus on how things move and challenging our bodies, we set up an “I Can Challenge” form for tamariki. The challenge includes crawling through a tunnel, completing the ninja course, hanging on the trapeze bar and holding their weight, doing a flip, hanging upside down, balancing on the beam, and swinging on the Tarzan swing.

Through these fun and active experiences, tamariki strengthen their bodies, build balance, coordination, and confidence, and learn how to keep themselves safe while taking risks. They gain pride in their achievements, celebrate successes with others, and develop resilience as they keep trying even when things are tricky. The challenge encourages tamariki to talk about what they can do, describe their actions, and reflect on their progress, supporting communication and confidence. By exploring different movements in a safe environment, children also learn about problem-solving, perseverance, and how their bodies move in space — all while having fun together.