The children in the Pelican room at Fern Bay Tillys recently sparked an interest in dinosaurs which has evolved into a group project. Together they have been involved in discussions and experiences on the theme of dinosaurs, learning about their features and then exploring the enactment of being palaeontologists! Through this experience the children were…
DetailsYesterday, our Educational Leader Caitlin from Bolwarra, brought us a digital microscope camera for our rooms to look more closely at different items. Together we investigated a leaf, a dried up centipede, a moth, a wiggling worm, a pinecone and a shell. The children in the Emu room then thought it would be a great…
Details🌻STAFF SPOTLIGHT – TAMARA 🌻 Since relocating to Newcastle after 15 years working overseas, Tamara joined the Tillys Waratah 2 team in 2016 as a trainee, studying her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care through Tillys College of Childcare. Tamara has progressed with her studies and is now currently in her final stages of…
DetailsThe recent rain we have had has brought some glorious puddles to Bolwarra’s outdoor yard. Today the children decided they would collect the water from one side of the yard to mix with dirt to create mud which they used as ‘cement’ to build things 💦🏗
When the rain stopped today at Tillys Cardiff some of the children helped educator Tabytha set up the new vegetable and bush tucker gardens outside. Gardening gives the children a chance to learn an important life skill, also teaching them responsibility in taking care and keeping plants alive. Gardening is also a great way to…
DetailsRecently, the OOSH children at Bolwarra Tillys have been busy exploring their new resources. These resources were purchased after educators noticed the children exploring with loose parts making their own rope obstacles, cranes or just investigating with knots. We now have two new swings and a ninja line with obstacles for the children to challenge…
Details🌿 Fern Bay outdoor progress with the installation of our new fence! 🌿
The children at Greta Tillys have recently been involved in a variety of learning experiences based around Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day. As well as completing our Acknowledgement of Country the children have also been learning to appreciate the Indigenous culture such as a different way of living and being a part of the…
DetailsLast week at a Tillys Fern Bay the children and educators have spent lots of time together engaging in our Reconciliation Week activities. Our Educators researched meaningful ways to involve the children in celebrating and recognising the significance of Reconciliation Week. Our Nursery rooms chose to engage the children creatively and work together to create…
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