Take a peek at what our 3 year old Dolphins can look forward to each day. Our educational program varies seasonally and takes into account the progressing interests of each group.
1
8:30 - Arrival at kinder
Families arrive from 8:30 - be sure to always sign in using the digital kiosk in the kinder lobby
Children are encouraged to complete their tasks on entry to foster independence as they transition into kinder life
Children hang their bag on the hook with their name and animal icon
Children put their snack and drink bottles on the trolleys
Be sunsmart! (Aug-Apr) Please apply sunscreen if it hasn’t been done at home and put on put on provided hats
Children should use the toilet and wash hands before they say goodbye to their parents and head outside to play with kinder friends
Note: If children are in nappies/pullups, please ensure they are clean and dry on arrival, please let the staff know if they need to be changed
2
9:15 - 10:30: Everyone's in, let the day begin!
For the safety of all children we lock the doors at 9:15 (should you arrive later please ring the doorbell and we will attend asap)
Children enjoy free time inside and outside - several activities are made available to suit a variety of sensory needs
Everyone tidies up inside activities getting ready for lunch
This looks like removing messy items, packing away playdough, drawing materials, pack puzzles, put blocks & putting cars on the shelf
Children assist with additional duties such as wiping tables with warm soapy water, sweeping the floor and putting out buckets for worm food
Children are encouraged to use the toilet and wash their hands before lunch
1:00pm Lunchtime inside, sitting at tables
1:30 Children put their lunch boxes and drink bottles away in their bag
5
1:30 - 2pm - Time for relaxation
Children are encouraged to rest their bodies in a variety of ways which include:
Lying still and listening to relaxing music with their eyes closed
Reading
Enjoying the Calm Cube amongst soft pillows
Quiet colouring or drawing
6
2:00 - 3:00pm - Mat time
Mat time can be used in a variety of ways to learn about our current topic, theme or interest
Examples include: Learning how to say 'hello' in different languages to celebrate other cultures
Learning new songs to sing together
Recognising and learning about birthdays or other celebrations from around the world, such as St. Patricks' Day or Diwali
7
3:00-3:30pm - Outside Play
Our outdoor space has several areas to explore including a creek with a water pump, several climbing trees as well as swings and other aparatus
Children are encouraged to free play in our sand pit or make potions in the mud kitchen
Outside play time allows children to practise interacting with their peers to develop social skills and connections
Note: Children reapply their own sunscreen (Aug-Apr)
Note: severe inclement weather may result in undercover areas only or indoor play being recommended
8
3:30 - 4:00 Pack up time and goodbye routine
Everyone helps to pack up outside before group mat time
Mat time includes songs, story, science experiments, daily discussions and reflection
We also look ahead to what's coming up to stoke children's excitement for their next kinder session
9
4:00pm - Home Time
Parents and caregivers have access to the lobby in advance of pick up to sign their child out via the digital kiosk, collect notices and artwork from their childs' pigeon hole and review personal learning journals or reflection books
Doors open promptly at 4pm
Children are to wait on the mat until a teacher calls their name when their parent/caregiver arrives
Families exit via the side door to ensure a smooth traffic flow