Kinder News
Term 1 has focused on supporting children as they settle into the kindergarten environment, build connections with peers and teachers, and develop a strong sense of belonging. A key priority has been helping children become familiar with daily routines and expectations, creating a safe and predictable environment where they feel confident to explore and participate.
Our program offers a balance of indoor and outdoor play, along with both small and large group experiences. Children have also begun to engage with the wider school environment through regular visits to the school library and playground, helping to build confidence and a sense of connection to the broader community.
Throughout the term, we have followed the children’s interests, with a strong focus on topics such as sea life, the world around us, and exploring where we come from. These interests have been extended through discussions, play experiences, and group learning opportunities.
We also have a weekly language enrichment program for our 4-year-old groups which aims to expose the children to language experiences crucial in their development and builds towards school readiness. This is organised through Victoria Speech pathology.
Children spend 10–15 minutes rotating through all three activities within the session.
The children have been involved in a wide range of activities that target foundational language skills, activities for this term:
Vocabulary development — naming clothing items, discussing when they are worn (summer/winter), identifying items related to kinder and school.
Prepositions — understanding and following instructions using on, under, in, next to, between.
Social communication — greetings, introducing oneself, answering simple personal questions, identifying emotions in pictures.
Basic concepts — understanding big/small, naming shapes, and recognising these concepts in everyday contexts.
Grammar — exploring verbs (action words) such as jumping, running, eating; describing using adjectives like colours and simple attributes.
Auditory processing — listening carefully to identify an object using two attributes (e.g., a small red ball).
We have introduced the Zones of Regulation to help children understand their emotions. Through stories, discussions, and activities, children are learning to recognise their feelings, name them, and explore ways to calm their bodies. This supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and helps children develop strategies to manage big feelings.
