On Friday 21 February, we had a very special visit from Josh from Deadly Ed, who taught the Kindy children all about edible and native plants. The children had the option to participate in planting our new bush tucker garden near the yarning circle. It was so much fun to get our hands dirty digging holes, taking the plants out of the pots, and surrounding them with soil, all while learning about nature! Meanwhile, over in the yarning circle, the toddler children did our special acknowledgment to country, read a story about native Australian animals, found fruit, collected sticks and leaves, and climbed along the logs.

Last week, the Kindy children also ventured to the rainforest for their very first excursion! Safety is always a priority at Grammar ELC, so the children put on their enclosed shoes, hats, safety vests, sunscreen, and bug spray—check! They were mindful of cars at the pedestrian crossing, looking both ways before walking across the road.

The Junior children have been exploring their colours through play-based learning provocations. They had the opportunity to explore different colours in a holistic way, using a liquid dispenser to play with coloured water in the trough, mixing colours, measuring with cups, and having meaningful conversations with their peers. This exploration extended into an art activity using recycled cardboard as bases for water-coloured painting.

The Nursery children have been thoroughly enjoying their craft activities, expanding on this by introducing rice art. They used spoons to sprinkle glue onto their paper, followed by adding various colours of rice. This activity not only enhances their fine motor skills but also aids in colour recognition.

We invite you to visit our room’s art gallery to admire their vibrant creations.

Steph Ogle
Director of Grammar Early Learning