Children Learn Through Play.
‘Vygotsky said that children constantly learn from others and then make that learning their own play’ (1896-1934)
Our Centre endeavours to provide an environment with a deep sense of security, trust and acceptance of themselves and others (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1908-1970)
The educators create a sense of belonging: socially and emotionally, physically and intellectually for all the children in their care
Play is, for children, learning and what appears to adults as aimless pottering about with other children or by themselves, this helps young children develop cause and effect and follow up on the innate human curiosity that is at the root of all of high achievement. (Samuel G. Sara)
educators have positive Interactions encouraging the children to feel secure within themselves, so any arising conflict can be dealt with in an unobtrusive way for all involved, using behaviour modification and encouraging the children to feel good about themselves and other children and discouraging feelings of guilt or blame. (L Porter, BF Skinner, Pavlov
Our educators provide an environment where they role model inclusive practices that intentionally teach children about health and hygiene, nutrition, safety and encourage children to develop selfhelp skills (McMillan) Our centre creates an inclusive environment which endeavours to support & strengthen family involvement, with no bias to gender, religion or those with additional needs.
Educators respect children as individuals developing the concept of the ‘whole child.’ To create meaningful experiences utilizing learning experiences to prepare them for the challenges of life ahead (Carl Roger 1902-1987)
Children encouraged to Respect themselves and Others at all times. (United Nations Convention ‘The Rights of a Child)
Our role is to provide flexible environments which are constantly evaluated, reflected upon and evolved based on children’s individual / group interests and preferences creating happy, relaxed, varied, stimulating and challenging sustainable environments for learning
Our Centre has a wide cultural background with our educators coming from several different and varied cultural backgrounds. Our focus is gaining a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders lifestyles, literature, music and other aspects of their culture. (Socio-cultural theories Vygotsky, Malaguzzi, Rogoff Fleet)
Our educators, respond positively to all the children encouraging their self-esteem, confidence and responsibilities to each other, co-operation in all tasks and encouraging the children’s own independence.
Our Centre provides a high standard of communication at all times between educators and families – real world human interactions and using home languages where possible. (Vygotsky 1896-1934)
Our Centre encourages Family involvement as our ethos through Participation in our programs, policies procedures and our daily interactions.
