At Tillys Singleton, the children in the Inventors/Preschool room have been engaged in an experience with their educators in learning how to make their own masks. This has stemmed from recent discussions around why people are starting to wear face masks in public areas. The children were able to measure and cut their fabric and…
Recently, at Tillys Muswellbrook the educators and children enjoyed participating in Dress Up Week. The children and educators were very enthusiastic in the lead up to Dress Up week discussing what they would be wearing and some children even organised to wear matching costumes on the same day. It was fantastic to see everyone so…
Jeans for Genes Day at Waratah 2
Early Learning Matters Week at Abermain Tillys “A child’s participation in an organised early childhood education program assists in the development of their cognitive abilities, and also helps with enhancing social and emotional skills while interacting with their peers. Research strongly supports the benefits of enrolling children for 600 hours in the year before school…
For the last few months at Waratah 2 the children have been focusing on a project on Coronavirus and how the germs affect our bodies and our world. They have looked at the germs up close and painted them, had conversations around what they think about Coronavirus, and made some lungs in discussion with how…
This week at Tillys Fern Bay, with the recent recommendations that people are being encouraged to wear masks in supermarkets & public spaces, we have been preparing the children here to be comfortable with seeing masks on others. Through stories, short videos & discussions, the children are becoming aware of the reasons behind why mouths…
Today, Tuesday 4th August, is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. The theme for 2020 is “We are the Elders of Tomorrow, Hear our Voice”. This is a day for everyone to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions and the importance of children in the early years growing strong in…
The children and staff at Fern Bay engaged in a creative art experience upon entry today to start off part of their National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day experiences.
The educators from Abermain Tillys have shared with us why early education matters to them for #earlylearningmatters week! Share with us in the comments why early learning matters to you!
Waratah 1 had mud day yesterday, the children enjoyed exploring a mud slide, mud painting and getting messy with mud exploration in the trough. 💦