Advice from Children

The Glen Education community view children as capable, competent and active citizens in the here and now.  We strive to empower children, by using their thoughts and ideas to develop and enhance the program.  We have consulted with children about the Family Handbook and have asked them if they could provide the children that are about to start kindergarten with some advice and practical guidance.  We encourage you to share the following information with your child as part of their transition into kindergarten.

What is the best part of Kindergarten that children can look forward to?

“Seeing your friends” Maddi

 

"Playing outside; Lego and playing with good stuff inside too" Rhys

 

“You get to do lots of drawing” Emily

 

“You get to play outside…play with blocks….and have food to eat”

 

"I love the footy and the running races on the bike track."

 

"I like to play with all the fairies and the dress ups."  

 

"I like the singing."

 

‘I love playing outdoor in kinder, especially the Tyre swing. 

How do you know when you have learnt something?

“By practicing something you get better at it, and then you do it. So, you know you’ve learnt it.”  Abigail

 

"We learn stuff like you need to know when you're a grown up” Rhys

 

 “The way I know I’ve learnt something is I learn it, then I notice I’ve learnt it….How? “That’s hard to explain.” James

 

“Your brain isn’t all about yourself so you have to tell it when you’ve learnt something.” Jack

What do you need to bring to kindergarten in your bag?

 "Bring your drink bottle, lunch, afternoon snack and morning tea probably…you need your hat and put on sunscreen" Rhys

 

“Spare clothes if you get wet” Ashanti

 

“No nuts” Adrian

 

"You need to bring your lunchbox, and your snack boxes.  Oh and you need to bring your water bottle….and sometimes you can bring things to show, but they need to stay in your bag."

What are the 'rules' at Kindergarten that next year's children need to know?

"To listen, don't climb up the gates, don't run around inside or you get hurt. Oh, and when you finish [playing] you pack it all up" Rhys

 

"Listen, no biting, no jumping on the furniture, no hitting people, no fighting, don’t be loud inside, no running inside, use good manners”

How do you learn new things?

"You learn by just trying…and also by watching and copying” 

 

 "They [teachers] tell us stuff and show us stuff ...how to do stuff" Rhys

 

“They [teachers] work, teach us how to do things, help you call mum when you are sick”

 

" I learn when Sharon reads books to me" Sienna

We are looking forward to having you join the Glen Education community of kindergartens.  We believe in building community partnerships that focus on active communication, consultation and collaboration and that support the successful development of children’s learning and wellbeing.