At Kids College we have pets and we also have animals that visit us regularly each bringing a valuable learning experience for the children. We have had Australian wildlife visits, chicken hatchings, worm farm visits, RSPCA visits and farm animal visits. Observing, interacting with and learning to care for an animal can be a valuable
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Why Dr Seuss is our favourite author at Kids College
Why Dr Seuss is our favourite author at Kids College At Kids College we got to thinking about our favourite authors and how powerful books actually are. We realised whilst we all hold many different books dear, we all have a love for Dr Seuss. The insightful messages and the sheer fun of reading Dr
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The magic and importance of reading books with young children
The magic and importance of reading books with young children enjoying book week Reading is a portal to fantasy and imagination that makes your heart sing and your brain dance with delight. What greater gift to give a child than the gift of a shared story?At Kids College we are proud bookworms. Reading and literacy
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KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE CELEBRATING DJILBA IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
In August and September, we celebrate the Noongar season of Djilba and recognize the National Indigenous Literacy Day by celebrating the varied forms of storytelling of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples. At Kids College we embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories and culture into our Kids College early learning curriculum. We feel
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Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans
Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans Kids College is teaching the importance of keeping our oceans clean. We have a local Eco Artist Vee, who creates the most spectacular works of art, completely out of discarded plastic and rope she finds washed up on her local beach. Artist Vee mission
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EBRU ART THERAPY AT KIDS COLLEGE
EBRU Art Therapy at Kids College Kids College welcomed international artists Edip and Irena to do an “Introduction to the Mystery of Ebru – marbling Art” with our 4 year Kindy class last year. Kids College are proud to be the first and only childcare in Australia to be holding this amazing incursion with international
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Kids College Celebrating Makuru in June and July
In June and July we celebrate the Noongar season of Makuru, we recognize NAIDOC week in the ways we can. This year NAIDOC week was postponed however we are still doing what we can and reflecting on the past activites we have done. Last year we welcomed Josh Kelly who visited Kids College. We are
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Kids College, experts in teaching Emotional Intelligence
Kids College specializes in the ground-breaking work of fostering emotional intelligence. Over our thirteen-year history Kids College has grown and developed a very high level of expertise in fostering emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this
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Kids College Theorists that inform our Philosophy
Kids College Theorists that inform our Philosophy At Kids College we base our philosophy on research, theories, content knowledge, practice evidence and our understanding of the children and families that make up our Kids College family. Kids College draws on a number of theorists to create the very best educational environment for our Kids College
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SDERA Schools Drug Education and Road Aware Smart Steps program at Kids College Childcare
At Kids College we are proud to be part of the SDERA Schools Drug Education and Road Aware Smart Steps initiative since the start of Kids College. Smart Steps is a road safety program for educators of young children under the age of eight. It facilitates a partnership between early childhood educators and parents/carers to guide
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Kids College Chickens Hatching
Each year we welcome chicken eggs to Kids College to witness the wonderful moment of their hatching. They come with usually around twelve eggs, a brood box and an incubator. Our eggs spend two weeks with us while they hatch out and the children see the process of their birth. Thank you to Living Eggs
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A MIXED BAG OF THEORISTS INFORM KIDS COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Kids College draws on a number of theorists to create the very best educational environment for our Kids College families. We believe that not every child learns in the same say, so we embed influences from the following theorists to ensure we are inclusive of all the children under our care. Having a full tool box in
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Our shared Vision for Kids College Childcare: rated as exceeding the national standards
Our shared Vision for Kids College Childcare: rated as exceeding the national standards KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE RATED AS EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS KIDS COLLEGE HAS BEEN RATED AS EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS IN 2015 ON THE PREVIOUS NATIONAL QUALITY SYSTEM AND NOW RATED AGAIN IN OCT 2019 AS EXCEEDING ON THE NEW NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS.
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TRANSITION FROM CHILDCARE TO BIG SCHOOL
Starting school is an exciting milestone for your child and family. All of you will be experiencing changes as your child settles into a new learning environment, develops new friendships, and spends time with new teachers. Sharing in the excitement involves not only recognising that change can be something to look forward to, but also
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Why is Early Childhood Education at Childcare so important?
Why is Early Childhood Education at Childcare so important? Research shows quality education and care early in life leads to better health, education and employment outcomes later in life. The early years are critical for establishing self-esteem, resilience, healthy growth and capacity to learn. Quality education and care shapes every child’s future and lays the
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Kids College 4 year Kindy Imagineers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Kids College 3 year Kindy Adventurers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This
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Kids College Babies Discoverers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
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Navigating dress ups, Halloween and Superhero play for young children
The very young human brain is really wired to embrace a world of make-believe. Dress-up is an ideal way for young children to work on so many early childhood development skills: literacies, life skills, and creative play. Playing dress-up as a child is something of a rite of passage. Holidays like Halloween that seem straightforward
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Kids College children learning about emergency services
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency number for requesting assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have played a pivotal role in saving lives and property by calling Triple Zero and providing the information needed to obtain
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Emotionally intelligent Jedi’s
There are so many life lessons that are taught in the popular movie franchise Star Wars and these give us powerful lessons on helping children become emotionally intelligence Jedi’s. These movies can inspire and motivate us to become better people for our societies. We can use the special influence of the Star Wars films to
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How to talk to young children about ANZAC day and war in Ukraine
Some Public Holidays and special days throughout Australia’s cultural calendar are straightforward to celebrate, such as Christmas and Easter. Others can be more complex for children to understand. As early childhood educators, and as parents, it is important that we do our best to honour these important days that commemorate past tragedies and help children
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Key Word Signing at Kids College Childcare
Kids College have been proudly teaching Key Word Signing since our inception. Key Word Signing is a hugely valuable tool for communication and learning in early childhood education. Key Word Signing fosters responsive and meaningful interactions between educators and children building trusting relationships, which engage and support each child to feel secure, confident and included. Key Word
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