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Nature Kindergarten We value authentically developing connections between children and the natural environment. We place great significance on providing a meaningful space to nourish the senses of young children, as they explore and immerse themselves in the environments around them, developing will forces through engaging the physical body. We always strive to deepen each child’s connection with the four basic elements in a holistic way: Earth, air, water, fire are experienced through songs, stories, toys, experiences and environments we place children in. The addition of the Nature Kindergarten program provides extended opportunities for movement and many diverse explorations. Children with growing bodies thrive on our walks and excursions into nature and we are so pleased to offer this as a permanent aspect of our kindergarten program. Nature Kindergarten has a different focus to Home Kindergarten, allowing the children to differentiate between the Programs. However, both programs uphold the values of Steiner education and follow rhythms and routines that create warmth, valuable experiences, and foster imaginative play where the children are held and supported through their growth and development |
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Details:
Both programs are funded and have the option of CCS.
It is up to you and your family the days you wish to attend. However, children must attend a minimum of two sessions. Children in the year before school are recommended to attend kindergarten for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
*Nature Kinder will be open to both Kingfisher and Dragonfly children, creating a lovely mix of children and friendships that can be further explored during Home Kindergarten.
Both programs are funded and have the option of CCS.
It is up to you and your family the days you wish to attend. However, children must attend a minimum of two sessions. Children in the year before school are recommended to attend kindergarten for a minimum of 15 hours per week.
- Home Kindergarten will run for three and a half days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and a half-day on Friday morning and will take place within the kindergarten rooms and garden.
- Nature Kindergarten will run on: Monday (am) and Friday (pm) in two half-day sessions with both days having the option to extend into a full day of care should your family need this. Nature kinder will be predominantly off-site and within the kindergarten garden. At the beginning of the year, the drop-off and pick up of your child will be at Little Sophia Kindergarten. However, as the program develops and all the children are settled, the drop-off and/or pick up location may change to an off-site destination within 2km of the kindergarten.
*Nature Kinder will be open to both Kingfisher and Dragonfly children, creating a lovely mix of children and friendships that can be further explored during Home Kindergarten.
