Early Learning Centre
Ms Katrina
Ms Jessica
Ms Jacqui
Ms Betty
Ms Katrina
Ms Jessica
Ms Jacqui
Ms Betty
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 Drama Toolbox visit to Kinder. Re-enacting familiar stories through the use of a small world (The Three Billy Goats Gruff) |
Pre-Writing Signing themselves in on arrival each day. Discussing the difference between lower case and upper case letters. Exploring letter shapes – circle shape, short line, tall line, slanted line. Making letters, names and words with the clay/play dough. |
STEM Use of symbols as a tool for communication – focus on indigenous symbols. Making a bridge that connects two spaces using wood off cuts. |
Inquiry Exploring the Unit of Inquiry: Light has an impact on the world around us. Group discussions on “What is light?” and “Where does light come from?” Exploring light, colour and shadows with the use of the overhead projector, light table, fairy lights and torches. |
Social & emotional learning Practicing breathing exercises as a calming technique. Listening to different types of music and focusing on how these make us feel. |
News and Reminders
Please remember to pack jackets, beanies and spare clothes as we continue to go outdoors.
Celebration of learning
The children had to design a bridge that connected one side of the river to the other for the goats to cross.
Exploring the use of Indigenous symbols as a form of communication.
Through signing themselves in every day the children are familiarising themselves with their printed names as well as the use of upper and lower case letters.
Exploring contrast of light and dark by painting with black paint on white paper and white paint on black paper.
Making connections between light and colour and light and shadows in our light corners.
Enrolments for free 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten.
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
Email: elc@hillsmeade.vic.edu.au