Community Kids Narre Warren

A day in the life of...

Zoe’s Day - Nursery:

Morning Zoe is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Zoe is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!

Lunch Zoe has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Zoe a story before her afternoon sleep.

Afternoon Zoe and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Zoe’s favourite book.

Leo’s Day - Toddlers:

Morning Leo is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Leo is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Leo identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.

Lunchtime Leo is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Leo is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Leo picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Leo and his friends lunch - spaghetti bolognese!

Afternoon Leo enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family. While painting, Leo is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Leo’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.

Charlotte's Day - Kindergarten:

Morning Charlotte is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Charlotte and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Charlotte is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.

Lunch Before Charlotte sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Charlotte takes part in the centre’s wellness program - yoga! Charlotte loves yoga. Yoga helps Charlotte improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Yoga also allows her to practice controlled breathing in a fun and engaging way.

Afternoon Charlotte is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Charlotte and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.