K2 Gecko Class

  The K2 children will gradually start tuning into the new Unit of Inquiry  How We Express Ourselves   this week. Throughout the unit, they will be invited to learn about others' strengths as well as share their own, through multiple ways of expressing and "languages" such as art, music, drama etc. This process develops each child's expression of self as they develop a sense of ownership around how they communicate meaning to others. If you would like to learn more along with some concrete examples of what the learning might look like, feel free to hear me walk through the unit in finer detail. It's a 3 min video and you may press the full screen button for a clearer view. As we progress through Term 3, we are incredibly excited to encourage children to broaden their horizons and engage with new experiences and ideas through their interactions with others. We also welcome  you  to come in during Open Play to express yourself, this is a fantastic opportunity for ...

Dear Gecko Class Families, Welcome back from the Easter holiday! I hope everyone had a wonderful break filled with rest and family time. We’re kicking off a very short but exciting Term 3 with a brand new Unit of Inquiry— How We Express Ourselves —and it’s already full of music, movement, and creativity! Our Central Idea for this unit is: People can express their imagination and ideas in different ways. Throughout this unit, we’ll be focusing on using our imaginations and being creative through art, music, drama, and dance. The children will have lots of opportunities to explore different ways of expressing themselves and discover their own unique voices! At this age, developing imagination and creativity is so important. It helps children build confidence, problem-solving skills, empathy, and emotional expression. Giving them different tools to share their ideas not only strengthens their communication but also helps them connect with others in meaningful ways. We’re also going to f...