Pesach is on its way, and our Explorers have been celebrating through rich, hands-on sensory experiences! From scooping “grape juice” in kiddush cups to singing Chad Gadya and exploring the Seder plate, every moment has sparked curiosity and joy. The babies explored salt dough bricks made by Kindy Four, connecting to the story of Mitzrayim through touch and play. They also moved frogs through oats and grass in a mini Passover world, while a magical STEM experiment brought the Nile to life with colour-changing water. Through play, Pesach has truly come alive! #PesachThroughPlay #SensoryLearning #MakingMemories
An Interactive Drama Adventure: Crossing the Red Sea!
Our amazing Miss Alana brought history to life this week with a fun-filled, interactive drama experience for the Kindy 3 children!
Transforming the room into the sea, Miss Alana hung balloons from the ceiling and draped crepe paper to create the waves. The Kindy 3 children dressed up as the Israelites and lay down on the mat, eagerly waiting for their leader, Moshe (played by Miss Alana), to come and set them free.
With great excitement, the Israelites (the Kindy 3 children and Miss Heather) packed their bags and followed Moshe on their journey. When they reached the sea, Moshe raised the staff, and—just like in the story—the waters parted, allowing the Israelites to cross safely. But just as they made it to the other side, oh no! King Pharaoh (played by Miss Aileen) arrived! Quickly, Moshe tapped the staff once more, and the sea closed, protecting the Israelites.
The children absolutely loved this experience, asking to do it again and again! Miss Leonie and Miss Kelli joined to watch the performance, adding to the excitement.
The best part? The children took the lead! Eagerly taking turns to step into the role of Moshe, guiding their people to safety, just as Miss Alana had done. Each child embraced their role beautifully, making it a truly memorable and meaningful experience for all.
What a wonderful way to bring storytelling, drama, and history together!
Leonie Yates love this laughing because it is way to cute 😍
Loveeeee this !
Amazing!!
Yesterday, we had another fantastic excursion to the Coolbinia School Library, and this time, we tried something new!
The books in the library were organised by letters, each with a colour-coded label. Our children explored the section corresponding to the first letter of their name and selected a book from that area. It was wonderful to see them grow in confidence as they recognised letters from their own names and made connections with books.
As they browsed, they also deepened their understanding of book features, including the spine, title, cover, and author.
Miss Laura introduced both fiction and nonfiction books, explaining the differences between them. She engaged the children with questions such as, "What do you think the title of the book could be?" and "How do you know who wrote it?" Through these discussions, the children learned that every book has an author and explored key elements of a book's structure.
This excursion is an ongoing part of our program during school terms, providing children with regular opportunities to engage with books, develop early literacy skills, and foster a love of reading.
It was a fantastic hands-on learning experience, sparking curiosity and excitement for our next library visit! 📚✨
I love this so much. There are so many amazing opportunities for wholistic learning .
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🚧 Building, Creating & Collaborating! 🏗️
With an abundance of open-ended and recycled materials at their disposal, our little builders had the opportunity to create unique structures while developing essential skills.
Through this hands-on experience, children extended their cognitive thinking, gross motor abilities, and memory recall. More importantly, they strengthened their teamwork and collaboration skills.
As they worked together, they naturally enhanced their communication and social skills, problem-solving alongside their peers. This type of play fosters a strong sense of being, belonging, and becoming as they develop confidence and a connection to their learning community.
Loose parts play like this is not only engaging but also highly sustainable—proving once again that children thrive when given the freedom to explore, create, and innovate!
#LoosePartsPlay #STEMInEarlyLearning #SustainablePlay #TeamworkInAction #CuriousMinds
I love it ❤️
🌱 Kindy Kitchen Come Café! 🍽️
Last week, our little chefs whipped up imaginative dishes using carrot peel from the kitchen and fresh herbs from our garden! 🥕🌿 Through this play, children are learning about sustainability, respecting our environment, and appreciating what nature provides. Offering natural items encourages creativity, curiosity, and authentic engagement. And after the fun? The scraps go straight to our worm farm!
#SustainablePlay #NatureInspiredLearning #kindykitchen #curiouslittlechefs #rlhearlylearning
