Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle & Rhyme

All sessions will re-start after the holidays on Monday 19 July 2010.

Wriggle & Rhyme Active Movement for Early Learning has now been operating in Waitakere libraries for almost a full year. The program is designed for the 0-2 year age group and teaches parents/caregivers early movement activities that will assist physical, social and cognitive (brain) development.

Active Movement is a SPARC (Sport and Recreation NZ) initiative which aims to provide positive movement experiences to stimulate development of both the brain and the body. Each session will be based on the Active Movement set of 14 activity guides using a range of music and movement. Libraries are working with their Council and Regional Sports Trust to provide Wriggle & Rhyme sessions across the greater Auckland region. The libraries are a great meeting place for this program as they are easily accessible for all. Movement will assist children to develop the skills that they will require later in life for reading and writing. What better place to learn than in the library?

Movement is a child’s first language, so it is important to provide babies with whole body movements’ right from birth. Parents and caregivers are invited to take part in these free weekly sessions at their local library during the school term, where they can also learn skills to put into practice at home.

While the activities are generally for babies, older pre-schoolers are also welcome to attend Wriggle & Rhyme sessions, and will benefit too. 

Waitakere City Libraries Sessions: (All sessions 30 minutes)

Massey Library: Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Te Atatu Peninsula Library: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Ranui Library: Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
New Lynn Library: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Waitakere Central Library: Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Titirangi Library: Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Glen Eden Library: Friday at 11:00 a.m. 

To view a short video of a Wriggle and Rhyme session click here.

For more information on Wriggle & Rhyme, Active Movement for Early Learning visit your local library.

Click here to see a list with sessions from all 50 community libraries that are taking part in the Wriggle & Rhyme programme across the greater Auckland region.