Brasileirinhos Playgroup
Brazilian Culture & Portuguese Language for 0–5 Year Olds
Registered with the Ministry of Education – New Zealand
Brasileirinhos Playgroup
Give your child a joyful morning filled with Brazilian music, dance, stories, and Portuguese language immersion.
Brasileirinhos Playgroup offers a warm, parent-led environment where children (0–5 years old) can learn, explore, and socialise, all while connecting with Brazilian culture.
Location: Casa Brasil. 4 Claude Brookes Drive, Henderson
Sessions: Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday during the school term.
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Families can attend on the days that suit them best — come on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, or all three.
2026 Term Dates
Term 1: 02/02/2026 – 2/04/2026
Term 2: 20/04/2026 – 3/07/2026
Term 3: 20/07/2026 – 25/09/2026
Term 4: 12/10/2026 – 12/12/2026
⚠️ Each term typically runs for 10 weeks.
Special Offer for Term 1
Free sections on weekdays - Mondays and Wednesdays.
Investment
Per family:
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Casual session: $15.00
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Full term: $100.00
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All participants must be members of Brasileirinhos Aotearoa. Children must attend with an accompanying adult, so a Family Membership is required
- Join our community.
For other age groups:
What We Offer
A fun, culturally rich morning for your child — and a supportive community for your family.
Our programme includes:
Brazilian Music & Dance
Traditional songs and movement activities that develop motor skills, listening, rhythm, and self-expression.
Portuguese Language Exposure
Stories, songs, and play experiences that help children listen, learn, and practise Portuguese naturally.
Community & Connection
A warm, parent-led playgroup where families can meet others, speak Portuguese, and celebrate Brazilian culture.
How It Works
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Parent-led format — caregivers stay and participate.
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All families are welcome.
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Dress children comfortably and bring morning tea, a drink, and a spare set of clothes.
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The playgroup is a safe, respectful, “no hurting” zone for everyone.
Aligned with Te Whāriki (NZ ECE Curriculum)
At Brasileirinhos Aotearoa, our early childhood programmes are proudly aligned with Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s Early Childhood Education Curriculum, following the Te Ara Whānui pathway. This broad, inclusive pathway supports our multicultural community and allows us to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi while celebrating Brazilian language, culture, and identity.
Our child-centred approach is guided by Te Whāriki’s four principles:
- Empowerment - Whakamana
- Holistic Development - Kotahitanga
- Family and Community - Whānau Tangata
- Relationships - Ngã Hononga
and five strands of learning:
- Wellbeing - Mana Atua
- Belonging - Mana Whenua
- Contribution - Mana Tangata
- Communication - Mana Reo
- Exploration - Mana Aotūroa
Rooted in Brazilian culture and Portuguese language, our curriculum nurtures identity, connection, and joyful learning for every child, while upholding the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Learn more about Te Whãriki - Early Childhood Education Curriculum.
Communication
Our playgroup main channel is WhatsApp.
Join the Brasileirinho Sábado group to stay updated with announcements, photos, and weekly reminders.