You likely know that reading with young children is very helpful for their language and literacy development; this is also true for autistic children. When adults read to their autistic child in an interactive way (sometimes known as “shared...
Every child deserves a space where they can learn, play, and thrive, and at Y Whittlesea we work collaboratively with local communities, families and children to provide a fair and inclusive environment for all children. As we celebrate International...
The journey of starting school can be an exciting yet stressful time for both parents and children. To ensure a smooth transition and set the stage for school success, it’s essential to prepare your child for school in the...
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson Four-year-old Kindergarten or Second year of kindergarten, is a unique play-based learning program designed for four-year-old children who will turn four by...
– What are the differences between sessional and long day care kindergarten? – What is the better choice for my child: sessional kindergarten or long day care kindergarten? These are the most common questions we receive from parents at...
This term was exceptional and emotional at Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten as we were heading towards the end of our first year of operation. The time our teachers and educators spent with the children and their families was precious and...
Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten had an exciting Term 3! In week 2 of Term 3, the children explored the role of police officers within our community. The educational session was followed by the Epping Police officers visiting our centre. The...
This term, it has been amazing to watch the children confidently explore our learning environments. Our incredible children have demonstrated their social skills by participating and initiating interactions with one another. They showed a lot of interest in emergency...
Welcome to our very first newsletter for our wonderful families from Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten! We are thrilled that you and your children have become a part of our new community and a part of the Y Whittlesea. Happy friendships...