“Like building blocks or Lego, Tangrams are wonderful for teaching about spatial relationships. In addition, they are a powerful tool in mathematics. Students learn geometric vocabulary and strong communicators in math concepts. They also become capable problem solvers, confident in their critical thinking skills. There are even indications that working on Tangram puzzles can increase…
Each morning at 10.30am, the educators and children at East Maitland Tillys come together to do their Acknowledgement of Country. We also gather and acknowledge new “friends”, new teachers & any birthdays to celebrate and engage in a sense of Belonging.
This morning at Muswellbrook Tillys children from the Toddler and Preschool room engaged in an ice experience. A number of large ice blocks were added to a tray with a variety of implements including paint brushes, droppers, playdough carving tools and spoons along with rock salt. The children immediately began to explore the ice with…
Rutherford Vacation Care have had a busy day today! They made smoothies, stress balls, spy hideouts and decoded secret messages, then showed off their super spy skills by navigating their way through a laser maze on mission impossible day
Today at Bolwarra, our OOSH room was turned into Hogwarts! Everyone entered through Platform 9 3/4 for a magical day. After the sorting hat decided our fates we made ties in our house colours so we all knew where we belonged. We learnt some magic spells to use our magic wands for; we tried “wingardium…
The children at Cardiff Tillys have been busy exploring for their first week back this year!
The children who attended vacation care at Bolwarra Tillys today enjoyed a Christmas roast feast for lunch today!
Santa stopped at Waratah 2 before heading back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas!
Today our Waratah 1 centre received a gift from the Cameron family that represents us all. Elijah and his mother along with a little help from cousin Zachery created an artwork that shows how the staff, Tillys and our families are all connected. The artwork will be proudly placed above the office window and a…
Today at Vacation Care at Tillys Rutherford we have had a wonderful time getting in the Christmas spirit by making our own Christmas card post office, making reindeer food and gingerbread scented play dough