Today in the Toddler room the Children experimented using straws and bubbly water as a method of painting!
First the Children worked together with their Educator to mix the ingredients together to make water paint and dish washing liquid, deciding on colours that looked like the ocean!
Next it was exploring the use of a straw to create the bubbles. This method of painting involved a cause and effect experiment using straws, liquid, and their own breaths. This required a lot of practice on the children’s behalf, becoming aware of how their lungs work – breathing in through their nose and pushing air out through the straw. Once the Children mastered this technique it was time to put it to the test! ... See more

Did someone say Science Week?
National Science Week is Australia's celebration of Science and Technology! This years theme is Deep Blue Innovation. Over the week the Children will continue to explore the deep blue ocean and are excited to have many opportunities to conduct and observe many different science experiments. ... See more

As part of the upcoming Science Week, the Preschool Educators procured a blue swimmer crab to examine! The Children were absolutely fascinated by it and some very bravely touched it!
The Children used their observations to create their drawings and summarise their findings.

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United Nations International Day of Friendship -
Our Educators use their knowledge of individual children’s
personalities and friendship preferences to support
children to manage their own behaviour and develop an
understanding of others’ feelings. Children are supported to engage with their peers and build emotional bonds.
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Today is United Nations International Day of Friendship.
Friendship is all about learning that there are more like me!
Friendship is all about learning to take turns, work together and negotiate.
Friendship is learning to be kind 💟
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United Nations International Day of Friendship -
Children learn about friendships by observing the adults around them, collaborating together and modelling positive behaviours. We create a caring and respectful environment so everyone feels part of the group and together share the responsibility for the wellbeing of others
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Today is United Nations International Day of Friendship.
Friendship is learning to do things together and having fun!
#UnitedNations #InternationalDayofFriendship

Today is United Nations International Day of Friendship.
Our Nursery children are supported to develop friendships while learning to share and smile.

Whether you’re dealing with backtalk, or what feels like a never-ending meltdown, knowing how to stay calm (parental regulation) is the most important (and often most difficult) part of handling the situation.
An escalated adult CANNOT de-escalate an escalated child. Period.
Here are some tips for parental regulation: https://hes-extraordinary.com/how-to-stay-calm-when-your-child-isnt
Credit: Raising An Extraordinary Person ... See more

National Pyjama Day - help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness for children in foster care.
Wear your PJ's today!
#inmypjs
https://www.nationalpyjamaday.com/inmypjs
#supportinglittlepeoplewithBIGdreams
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