Our Preschool Day
In our usual preschool day we have two large ‘blocks’ of unhurried time dedicated to free play. During these times we provide a range of varied activities and equipment for the children to select to play with (e.g. painting, building, craft, cooperative games, music, movement, stories, sand play). These activities are planned considering the group’s interests, needs and development. They will help your child learn new skills or to practise old ones. We believe children learn best when they are interested, engaged and discover their world through hands-on play experiences.
Note: We use our program as a flexible guide and adjustments can be made to accommodate the children’s interests and needs.
Term 1 & 4
Summer
9am Children arrive- unpack school bags, and wash their hands.
9:00am - 9:30am: Welcoming and greeting each other. Indoor free play.
9:30am - 10:00am: Grouptime - Read story, language group time and songs.
10:00 - 11:30am: Acknowledgement of country - Outdoor play (including progressive morning tea)
11:30am - 12:00 pm: Move indoors- Music and movement time.
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Indoor programmed activities (refer to program). Progressive lunch is also offered.
1:40pm- 2:10pm: Indoor munch and move time
2:20pm - 2.45pm: Place drink bottles in school bag - listening story/ relaxation/yoga time and debrief about our day.
2:50pm - 3pm: Pack up school bag, hand out notes; bell rings for home time.
Term 2 & 3
Winter
9am Children arrive- unpack school bags, and wash their hands.
9:00am - 9:30am: Welcoming and greeting each other. Indoor free play.
9:30am- 10:00am: Group time - Read story, language group time and songs.
10:00am - 11.00am: Indoor programmed activities- blocks, puzzles and yarning area (refer to program). Progressive morning tea is offered.
11am - 12:15 pm : Indoor programmed activities- Home corner, games, painting, play dough , fine motor and drawing.
12:15 pm: Sun Protection discussions hat and sunscreen.
12:15am - 12:45pm: Story, language group time
12:45 Pm - 2:00pm:Acknowledgment of country - Outdoor play (including progressive lunch time)
2:00pm - 2:15pm: Munch and move/gross motor activities inside (for wet weather)
2:20pm - 2:45pm: Place lunch box and drink bottles in school bag and hats in locker -Story/relaxation/yoga time - Reflecting on our Preschool day.
2:50pm - 3:00 pm: Pack up school bag, hand out notes, bell rings for home time.