National Science Week with the Little Hippos and Panda Cubs at Rutherford The Little Hippos and Panda Cubs enjoyed an ice and salt experiment to keep in line with their current learning interest of ‘Under The Sea’. The children loved listening and watching the ice crackle and split!
DetailsToday the Sunflower Room at Waratah 1 celebrated Red Nose Day as it is something that is very close to Educator Megan’s heart. The children explored a disco within the room as well as lots of fun activities. There were balloons everywhere inside and outside along with lots of free style dancing and games. When…
DetailsToday at Tillys Abermain the children enjoyed meeting Kiya. Kiya is an Indigenous doll who is features in many Play School episodes. Her name means “hello” in Noongar language. Kiya is from Noongar country, which is in the southern corner of Western Australia. The children enjoyed welcoming her into Tillys by saying there Acknowledgement to…
DetailsAt 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…
DetailsRecently, 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…
DetailsJeans 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…
DetailsFor 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…
DetailsThis 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…
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