Car Parking- Drop Off/Pick Up

It was raised at the last committee meeting the front drive way for the kinder is been used as a drop off point by parents for children. Can parents please be mindful the front driveway is not to be used for parking. We ask families park their vehicles in the street and walk their children into the Kinder to avoid an incident occurring, as safety of the children is our number one priority. We appreciate your understanding with this very important issue and support in adhering to this request.

Kind regards,

Dale Nugent
Vice President
Legend Park Pre School Committee

Kinder parents

Hi, everyone!

The news blog has been running for nearly a month now. I hope you've found it easy to navigate the site, and helpful being able to get news updates automatically via email.

It would be really helpful at this point to know how well teachers and committee members are able to communicate with parents via this blog:

• If a notice goes out, how many of you see it?
• How fast do people receive notification?

If  you read this post, it would be so helpful if you could leave a comment below to say so! It would also be great to know whether you have been notified via email.

Alternatively, if you prefer not to post comments online, please email me privately to confirm that you have been able to access this blog.

Thanks!

Lorraine Hick

Friendships

Over the past few weeks we have been introducing several games, dances and experiences to the children which they have been enjoying. Part of this was to assist staff and children to remember each others names and to encourage wider group interactions. We have noticed that some children are quite "clicky" and need support to become resilient in being able to say to friends that they want to play with someone else or with others. This is an ongoing task. We have been reading stories and role playing to encourage positive friendship skills. Being able to say to a friend, "I want to play with someone else," can be difficult for the child saying it and the child who is hearing it.

The website, Kids Matter , has got some great information that you may find useful and interesting. There is an Early Childhood section and a friendship section. Sharon and I often say "More Friends, More Fun" Encouraging and supporting your child about how they could handle potential situations will empower them and build and support their confidence.

3 year old group

Program

The children are continuing to settle into their kindergarten environment. They continue to learn the routines and rules for safety. We are particularly aware of the need for safety in the playground as the equipment can be quite challenging for young 3 year olds.

The children are enjoying their group times with games, stories, musical experiences and using finger puppets to songs. For example; "Three Little Monkeys" and "Where is Thumbkin?" The children even enjoyed using bean bags to bean bag games at mat time.

"The Music Train"- We have been using the rhythm sticks to "The Music Train". This involves moving in time to the music and listening as a group.

Teddy Bear Picnic Wednesday, 27th March

The children will enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic at Kindergarten with their favourite Teddy and kinder friends. This is a good social experience for the 3 year olds. We will sing Teddy Bear songs, enjoy the 'Teddy Bear's Picnic' story and ice Teddy Bear biscuits.

Many of the parents have given us a photo of their child with a small amount of information. This has been made into a book for the children. The children are enjoying looking at the pictures and becoming more familiar with their new friends. Could all parents have their photos in by the end of term please.



Thank You,

Kathy

Bead Threading.

4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM


BEAD THREADING.    Current Activity.

During a kindergarten session, one of the girls lost a bracelet in the garden. The incident created a conversation about bracelets and the children with educators, decided  that we could make bracelets and necklaces at kindergarten. Gina bought some elastic and an assortment of beads and we used some pasta  and wooden beads also.
A range of skills are used and developed in threading beads of various sizes.

Fine Motor Skills. Different grips and grasping help strengthen the small hand muscles.

Visual Perceptual Skills. Children chose beads to create a pattern, with a pattern in mind the children scanned the collection to find the beads they liked to use.

Visual Motor Skills. Eye hand coordination required the children's eyes and hands to work together.

Cognitive Skills. The children decided  to make bracelets or necklaces, some children decided to make something for someone other than themselves.

Outcome 4. of the Early Years Learning and Development Framework states that children are confident and involved learners.

The children resourced their own learning through connecting with educators and other adults in the room, kindergarten setting and the natural and processed materials offered.

The children manipulated the resources to investigate, take part, assemble, invent and construct.

Student Faye is securing a bead on the elastic.

Rachel is assisting the girls to find "pink beads".

 

Photos

Just a reminder that photos will be taken at the PreSchool next week by Max Amos Photographers.
Four year old group A + B Monday 18th March
                       group B + C Tuesday 19th March
Three Year old group Wednesday 20th March
Thanks Gina 

Happenings In Four Year Old Kinder

YOGA.

Starting the session with some Yoga has been popular with the children. We have tried several different poses with the "Cat " pose being popular. This is an individual pose. "The snake" pose has been done on Friday mornings , which involves the group as all the children  rest on each other. This pose will be introduced to the larger groups. This pose assists children to lie still and to be aware of their breathing. It is also respectful as the children thank each other for allowing their friends to rest on them. Children can choose not to participate if they are not feeling comfortable about it.

GARDENING.

An assortment of flower and vegetable seedlings were purchased to plant in our planter boxes adjacent to the verandah. The children helped to prepare the soil , plant the seedlings and water them. The children will learn that the plants need ongoing care and the children will water the plants and hopefully be able to eat the produce!

(the children have been picking and eating cherry tomatoes which were planted last year).  New plants will be added to our raised garden beds and the children will assist to make a new scarecrow. We invite you to participate in our gardening project!