To our Bandicoot Families

Hello to our wonderful Bandicoot families,

Can you believe we are half way through the year already! We have been very busy in the Bandicoot room learning, getting creative and exploring. Here are some of the highlights we would like to share with you.

Morning group times

Each morning after morning tea the children and educators have been sitting on the mat where we sing our ‘good morning song;’ we discuss the aboriginal flag and the different colours we can see and what they mean. We then say our acknowledgement to country. Some of our favorite songs at the moment are “Barramundi”, “I had a tiny turtle” and “Bunjil the eagle.”  After group time the children can chose what they would like to do, we break off into smaller groups to do dancing, or an obstacle course, arts and crafts, flash cards, stories and puppets. Smaller groups give the opportunity for the children to work closely with an educator and for the educator to observe and interact with a smaller group.

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Community Walks

Our Community Walks have given the children the opportunity to take their learning beyond the Bandicoot room. We visit the local parks challenging themselves on the complex climbing equipment, we explored the beach – collecting shells, climbing the rocks, dipping our feet in the water. The children get the opportunity to explore their community and their surroundings.

Dramatic Play

Pretend play has a been a huge interest in the Bandicoot room this term. We have had a hair dressing salon, a café, a kitchen, a bedroom with babies, and most recently to follow the  children’s interest we have opened a doctor’s surgery and a train station which the children are really enjoying. Pretend play helps to develop social and emotional skills, negotiation, turn taking, problem solving and overall confidence.