Category: Kindy Gold

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

June 26, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

In Kindy, we have been learning about sustainability. The children have been looking at ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle. We have been learning about the types of everyday household/classroom items we can recycle and items we can reuse and turn into something new.

After reading “Not a Box” by Antoinette Portis the children brainstormed different ideas on how we could reuse some large boxes. The children all had the opportunity to vote on what they would like to transform these boxes into. We collected and recorded this data using a picture graph.

Soon after we voted we set to work making our wonderful ideas come to life. This was lots of fun… almost as much fun as playing in the boxes once we had finished constructing, painting and putting on the last final touches.

We have been discussing ways that we can care and look after our world. The children have been exploring the impact of land and water pollution and have been empowered to develop a responsibility to care for our environment.

Reconciliation Week in Kindy

June 3, 2022
Ashlee Bolding
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

Each year Australia acknowledges National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories and cultures, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. In Kindy, we have been deepening our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a class we discussed how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are Australia’s First People. We talked about the Whadjuk people, the traditional owners of the land we learn and play on each day when we come to school.

The Kindy children explored different cultural aspects of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, such as storytelling through song and dance. We watched Hunter from Playschool dance like an eagle as Matthew played his didgeridoo.

We read the text, “Welcome to Country” by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy and admired all the beautiful Indigenous artwork throughout this story.

We ventured outside to play an Indigenous game called, ‘Gorri’. Before playing our game, we came together to share an Acknowledgement of Country. We thanked the Whadjuk people for the land we learn and play on.

Here is the land,

Here is the sky.

Here are my friends,

And here am I.

We thank the Whadjuk people for the land on which we play and learn.

Hands up, hands down. We’re on Noongar ground.

Following all these learning experiences, we made a footprint display, Kindy Mob Walking Together. It symbolises our unity and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together we walk on Country.

Our Kindy Garden

May 29, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

On Friday the Kindy children had a school incursion. Bunnings supported us with our sustainability project and helped us to develop our Kindy vegetable patch and sensory garden.

We recycled milk bottles to plant our seedlings

Learning how to pot our seedlings

Hands on experiences help children to better understand the lifecycle of plants, the process of gardening and where their food comes from.

Undertaking a gardening project teaches responsibility to children, as they learn that it is their job to take care of their seeds and plants each day in order for them to be healthy.

Watering our plants

Thank you Bunnings for educating, assisting and donating to our sustainability project.

We would love you to come and visit our sensory garden and pop into the front office to view our Kindy Garden display.

Exploring God’s Wonderful World in Kindy

May 20, 2022
Ashlee Bolding
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

Over the past four weeks we have been learning all about God’s wonderful creations. We have been on a ‘wonder walk’ through the Pre-Primary bushland to observe and wonder about our world. We found feathers, sticks, leaves, insects, birds, trees, puddles and many more wonderful creations. We wondered why God made some things soft/spiky/colourful. We wondered about God and how He knew what to make. We wondered what God was like to make such a wonderful world and talked about our favourite creations.

Nicholas- God made snakes and trees and the sun and the moon and apples and food. I like the grass God made.

Theodore- God made lightning and people. God made the moon next to my house. I see it at bedtime.

God made a man that can go underwater and reach the moon.

Mia C- God made butterflies, the world and rainbows. I love God and I love the flowers and trees He made. God is the best.

God made the whales, they eat the fish.

Kiana- God made the trees and flowers. He made people, butterflies and the water. God made the sun and the water and the land. He made people. God made the whole world.

Through play-based learning, the children have been encouraged to wonder and grow in their understanding and love of God. We have been singing creation rhymes/songs, thanking God for all His wonderful creations through prayer, and sharing stories from the Bible, such as the Creation story (Genesis 1) and Casting Nets (Luke 5:1–11). The children have been reflecting on how Jesus teaches people to love and care for God’s creation.

Thank you God for such a wonderful world!

Fine Motor Development in Kindy

May 13, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold

Our Kindy classes have been having fun engaging with fine motor activities in the mornings this term. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles that control the hand, thumb and fingers.

Fine motor skills build gradually as children do activities to help strengthen their muscles and coordination. As children play and explore with activities that build their fine motor skills the more precise their movements will become.

Building strength and control of the hand and fingers supports the development of pincer grip for drawing and handwriting.

Fine motor skill development is vital for everyday tasks such as brushing teeth and tying shoelaces. These activities allow the children to develop hand eye coordination as they build and strengthen the muscle control in their hands.

Plus we are having so much fun!

Mother’s Day in Kindy

May 7, 2022
Ashlee Bolding
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

In class we have been discussing God’s wonderful creations and seeing as Mother’s Day is almost upon us, we have paid special attention to the creation of our lovely mothers. Through classroom discussions and sharing stories we have come to realise that we all have very special mums who we love very much!

As a little thank you for all that mums do, we have been busily making some gifts for mum to treasure.

It is hard to express in words just how much our Mums mean to us but the Kindy’s tried their very best! Here’s what makes our St Emilie’s Kindy mums so wonderful…

KINDY BLUE MUMS

Aaliyah- She lets me go to the playground with the whole family.

Caleb- I like my Mum. She plays trains with me. She hugs me and she kisses me.

Grace- Her like painting and her likes to take me to the playground. Her like playing with me and I like playing with her.

Arlo- I like my Mum. Mum plays Hide and Seek with me.

Chenoa- My Mummy does the best cuddles and the best kisses.

Theodore- Mummy takes me to the park. I draw with Mum.

Henry- My Mum takes me to the beach, and we build sandcastles.

Rosie- Mum takes me to the park sometimes and I play with my Mummy. I love my Mum.

Adi- Mummy, she cooks chickens and fishes and Mummy, she makes the Christmas tree.

Kiana- My Mum tickles me and puts sparkly nail polish on me and she kisses me goodnight.

Tereza- My Mum takes me to the shops and her puts nail polish on me.

Lily- Mummy gives me hugs and I like stomping with mum.

Alaska- I like playing ‘Babies and Mummies’ and Mum gives me popcorn.

Mayra- I like when my Mum plays games with me. Sometimes she plays Sequins and Chess with me.

Indiana- I love Mummy when she makes me popcorn for my movie. My mum wears beautiful rings.

Richard- I love my Mum because she helps me make dinner. I love Mummy cuddling me. She cuddles me when I fall over.

Mia E- I like Mummy when she helps me find my toys all the time. My Mummy always gives me treats.

Nicholas- Her so strong. Her can carry me.

Huda- I love Mummy.

Anna- My Mum is really special. She makes dinner.

Ayla- I love to play with Missy and my Mum. Mum makes pasta and I like eating pasta.

Gabriel- I love Mummy. She gives me lollipops. Mummy loves to play with me.

Gabrielle- When we go to sleep, my Mum gives me a kiss. When it’s night time my Mummy hugs me. I love my mum.

Mason- She gives me hugs in the morning and Mummy kisses me in the morning. Mummy plays dinosaurs with me.

James- My Mum loves me. I like to play Hide and Seek with her. Her so nice. Her gives me lots of cuddles.

Mia C- Mummy gives me hugs. When I get hurt, she puts a Band-Aid on my leg. I love giving her hugs and kisses.

Cayden- Mummy gives me a flying motorbike and police car. My mum gives me presents. I love my mum.

KINDY GOLD MUMS

Taj – I love my Mum, we play Spiderman

Abdullah – I love my Mum she buys me Lego toys.

Rabbhjyot – I love my Mum, we do drawing together.

Aivreen – I love my Mum she gave me brand new shoes.

Jonbjorn – I love my Mum, she cuddles me.

Jett – I love my Mum, she gives me ice cream.

Zara – I love my Mum, she takes me to the park.

Oluchi – I love my Mum she hugs me.

Joanna – I love my Mum, she plays with us.

Elizabeth – I love my Mum, she cooks our food.

Audrey -I love my Mum, she takes me places.

Jack D – I love my Mum, she gives me banana bread.

Lylah – I love my Mum, she helps me brush my teeth.

Anna – I love my Mum we colour in together.

Savreen – I love my Mum, she cooks for me.

Seb – I love my Mum, she cuddles me.

Tahlia – I love my Mum, she makes sandwiches for me.

Hannah – I love my Mum, she cuddles me.

Chloe – I love my Mum, she makes toast for me.

Jack S – I love my Mum, because she is my favourite.

Lisa – I love my Mum, she loves me so much.

Brodie – I love my Mum, she likes Dockers and I like Dockers too.

Marcus – I love my Mum, she gives cuddles.

Fletcher – I love my Mum, I love her so much.

Emily – I love my Mum, she makes me happy.

Mackenzie – I love my Mum, she cooks for us.

Cora – I love my Mum, she gives presents to me.

Evana – I love my Mum, she always plays with me.

Fun in the Sun!

April 1, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold

To make the most of the cooler weather we have been experiencing recently, the Kindy children have enjoyed some extra time outside in the fresh air! We have learnt how to play new games and have enjoyed exercising, learning, practicing skills and having fun in our outdoor spaces.

The children have enjoyed playing ‘Duck, Duck, Goose’, ‘What’s the Time Mr Wolf?’, and ‘Farmer Sam’. On top of having fun, these games help to improve and further develop children’s gross motor, spatial awareness, listening, concentration, turn-taking and early numeracy skills and understandings. Recent studies show a strong link between regular physical activity and improved brain function and emotional wellbeing.

More information regarding the benefits of physical activity can be found on the following website. https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/article?contentid=641&language=english

Our Outdoor Environment

April 1, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

In early childhood we value frequent and regular opportunities to explore and learn in our outdoor environments and natural play spaces. We recognise that young children learn best through physical and sensory experiences – active play.

At Saint Emilie’s we have wonderful outdoor play spaces to enhance our learning. The children have space to explore, discover, experiment and develop their gross and fine motor skills while being active and healthy.

Our natural bushland spaces give children contact with the natural world and unique opportunities to engage with nature, the weather and the seasons. The children learn to understand and respect nature and the interdependence of humans, animals, plants and lifecycles.The outdoor environment offers children opportunities for freedom and movement through physical activity and promotes a sense of well being.Outdoor environments are a platform for creative play and the development of the imagination and problem solving skills. When you take children outside regularly you see the JOY, WONDER and EXCITEMENT that they experience when they engage in learning in their outdoor environment.

Nursery Rhyme Fun in Kindy!

March 25, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold

This term in Kindy we have been learning, singing and chanting many nursery rhymes. The repetitive nature and rhythmic patterns found in most nursery rhymes make them easy for young children to remember and repeat themselves during their own play scenarios.

Our hands-on nursery rhyme learning stations have been popular play spaces over the past few weeks with many children using the resources in their play to help them sing/chant and act out their favourite rhymes.

The benefits of teaching and singing nursery rhymes with your child are endless. Nursery rhymes help to further develop young children’s phonemic awareness, helps build memory and articulation, improves their listening skills and understandings of new concepts and can often be the trigger for hours of creative and open-ended play.

Rhymes are fantastic vocabulary boosters as they expose children to new and unfamiliar vocabulary not usually found in everyday spoken language.

Counting rhymes and songs, such as ‘Five Little Ducks’, ‘1,2,3,4,5 Once I caught a fish alive’, ‘Ten Grey Elephants’ and ‘Ten Fat Sausages’ help to further develop student’s numeracy knowledge and understandings in a way that is fun and interesting to a young child. Through singing their favourite rhymes, children can practice their ability to count forwards and backwards and begin to understand early addition and subtraction skills.

Harmony Week in Kindy

March 19, 2022
reed.jane
· Kindy · Kindy Blue · Kindy Gold · Uncategorized

Harmony Week is an annual event that encourages us to share the message that ‘everyone belongs’.

Communities across Australia are invited to celebrate it in a way that is meaningful to them. It is a time to celebrate our cultural background, it is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for everyone.

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. We wore national costumes or the colour orange to show our support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.

In early childhood, BELONGING is central to being and becoming, it shapes who children are and who they can become.

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