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:

Reading	Learning to decipher what a book is about through looking closely at the cover illustration. Understanding properties of a book-Front cover, back cover, spine. Borrowing books from the ELC Library to read at home Letter recognition of name Reading name tags
Writing	Developing a hand preference through drawing and painting experiences Developing and refining fine motor skills through the use of playdough, threading and clay.
STEM	Exploring the concept of size (Small/medium/large) and ordering items accordingly Colour Mixing – primary colours through paints and light tables
Inquiry	Exploring the Unit of Inquiry: How we express ourselves through art Pipe cleaner exploration-Twisting, bending, shaping, joining Exploring brush strokes and differen sized brushes Drawing with grey leads, experimenting with line, shading, pressure of pencil. Learning property of materials without adhesives. Creating with paper-folding, rolling, scrunching.
Social & emotional learning	Continuing to build the children’s understanding of a range of emotions, how these appear through facial expressions and possible events that may lead to us feeling that way. Zones of regulation Singing emotion songs Exploring strategies to support regulation

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