Permanent Learning Areas
Although the kindergarten program will change on a regular basis to ensure that individual and group needs are being met, there are some activities, which will remain in some form each week, as they are important in early childhood development. These are called Permanent Learning Areas:
Blocks
The block area is an excellent way for the children to learn about concepts such as number, quantity, and relationship between sizes, dimensions and measurement. The blocks are open ended and therefore all children will gain a sense of achievement.
Puzzles
Puzzles are an excellent resource for children. When doing a puzzle children are using their cognitive skills to reason things out. They are also learning about mathematical concepts such as spatial awareness, shape and size. This activity assists children to develop hand/eye coordination which is essential for future reading and writing.
Library Corner
Library corner introduces the children to the world of books. As well as gaining much enjoyment from having stories read to them children will gain an appreciation of the books. They will learn how to handle books, gain awareness of authors/illustrators and prepare themselves for learning to read and write in the future.
Construction Trolley
One of the most popular activities within the kindergarten; the construction trolley is full of recycled materials and offers children a place to create. This is open-ended activity where children use their fine motor skills to express their own ideas.
Dramatic Play Corner
This area will take on many forms throughout the year depending on the children's interests. This corner will see children learning through role-play whilst utilising dress ups and other props. Dramatic play facilitates children's learning primarily in the areas of social and emotional development.
Easel Painting
Another of our permanent learning areas provides the children with the opportunity to express themselves creatively through painting.
Blocks
The block area is an excellent way for the children to learn about concepts such as number, quantity, and relationship between sizes, dimensions and measurement. The blocks are open ended and therefore all children will gain a sense of achievement.
Puzzles
Puzzles are an excellent resource for children. When doing a puzzle children are using their cognitive skills to reason things out. They are also learning about mathematical concepts such as spatial awareness, shape and size. This activity assists children to develop hand/eye coordination which is essential for future reading and writing.
Library Corner
Library corner introduces the children to the world of books. As well as gaining much enjoyment from having stories read to them children will gain an appreciation of the books. They will learn how to handle books, gain awareness of authors/illustrators and prepare themselves for learning to read and write in the future.
Construction Trolley
One of the most popular activities within the kindergarten; the construction trolley is full of recycled materials and offers children a place to create. This is open-ended activity where children use their fine motor skills to express their own ideas.
Dramatic Play Corner
This area will take on many forms throughout the year depending on the children's interests. This corner will see children learning through role-play whilst utilising dress ups and other props. Dramatic play facilitates children's learning primarily in the areas of social and emotional development.
Easel Painting
Another of our permanent learning areas provides the children with the opportunity to express themselves creatively through painting.