Early Learning Centre

Our Learning

During this fortnight in the 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, the children have been undertaking learning in the following areas:

Pre-Reading	Identifying name labels when sitting for lunch Recognising letters in print around the room Borrowing books from the ELC Library to read at home Developing narrative skills through sharing of stories
Pre-Writing	Developing a hand preference through drawing and painting experiences Developing and refining fine motor skills through the use of playdough, threading, scissors, tap-tap boards and clay.
STEM	Exploring the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle through creating instruments and art with boxes, tubes, yarn, beads, bells and other donated items Exploring concepts of using weighing scales, making predictions about which object will be heavier/ lighter.
Inquiry	Exploring the Unit of Inquiry: How we express ourselves through art Pipe cleaner exploration-Twisting, bending, shaping, joining Recognizing which brush size/shape to use for desired marking. Introducing tools and slip while working with clay. Box constructions, with recycled materials. Explore the properties of wire.
Social & emotional learning	Identifying emotions through artwork Zones of regulation Learning to read body language of those around them Exploring strategies to support regulation Exploring colours and feelings for mental health week with the colour monster.

Enrol through Casey Council for Hillsmeade Kindergarten.

Long Day Care enrolments with kindergarten is through the ELC office.

You can contact the ELC or pop in for a visit for enrolment inquires.

Phone: 9704 6313 - Option ELC