Doncaster East Daycare and Kindergarten in Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia | Nursery

Doncaster East Daycare and Kindergarten

Locality: Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9842 3900

Address: 84 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East 3109 Doncaster East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.doncastereastdaycare.com.au

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25.01.2022 HAPPY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS DAY! To celebrate the dedication and commitment of our educators at DEDK,our families have come together to say thank you to each and every one of our educators in a heart-felt tribute video! Thank you to our families for contributing- we miss you all ! https://tribute-final-videos-production.s3.amazonaws.com/Do

25.01.2022 Happy World Kindness Day! https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-quotes

24.01.2022 Live fish TV at Sea Life Aquarium! Watch the gentoo and king penguins play in their icy home and tune in for feeding times. Download penguin activities to keep children entertained! Live stream clam as the mesmerizing jellyfish pulse through the Ocean Invaders exhibit. Or sign up for the virtual VIP tour under the sea.... Check in for future live streaming to catch shark feeding time, tropical fish or the turtle cam! https://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/expl/virtual-aquarium/

23.01.2022 Happy International Literacy Day! Building literacy at home is all about having fun! It requires no special tools or specific activities. All it requires is you, interacting and playing with your child in ways that encourage conversation. Theres so much you can do to encourage your childs early literacy development during the everyday activities you already do together. You can visit the website below to find fantastic resources for not only literacy but fine motor develop...ment, reading, maths and more! Just click on the learning modules on the website to learn more! https://www.alea.edu.au///little-peoples-literacy-learning

21.01.2022 Today some of our Kinder children had the opportunity to interact with two senior students from St Peter & Pauls Doncaster East, who as part of their Pay it Forward project, prepared presentations of stories to read to the children through zoom. Thank you to the students from St Peter & Pauls Doncaster East-our children thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and listening to the beautiful stories!

20.01.2022 Happy Roald Dahl Day! You can visit the official website to download a special Roald Dahl party pack, download a story day poster and enter a competition, as well as download a certificate for your child, and listen to popular Roald Dahl stories being read by some special guests! There are also exciting ideas for science experiments and art and craft activities you can take part in at home!... https://www.roalddahl.com/things-to-do-indoors

19.01.2022 Melbourne Museum's Virtual Play Walk! Melbourne Museum has moved their playbox online! "This program is all about play. We will be constructing and playing together, responding to movement and sound, and using whats in your home to help the development of your childs fine motor skills using sensory elements!" ... There are 4 episodes online: Dinosaur Walk Back to Nature A journey across the Pacific Treasures of the Sea You can click on the link to view Melbourne Museum's Virtual Online Playbox! https://museumsvictoria.com.au//at-/play/virtual-play-box/

19.01.2022 Thank you to Eric Cen- owner of Dominos Mitcham and Doncaster East,for delivering pizzas for all of our educators to enjoy for lunch! It was delicious and very much appreciated! Dominos is extending an online offer to all of our DEDK families.

19.01.2022 Today we acknowledge the start of the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations on the Chinese and south-east Asian calendar. 2021 is the Year of the Metal Ox, which symbolises diligence, honesty, reliability, stability, perseverance, power, stubbornness and excellence. The Lunar New Year isn't only observed in China, it's celebrated across several countries and other territories in Asia. Just like the Western New Year on January 1, Lunar New Year celebrates new beginnings. So for all our families that celebrate, we say Happy New Year!

19.01.2022 We cannot wait to celebrate our fantastic Educators tomorrow!

17.01.2022 Something special to share with your children from our friends at The Sage Garden

17.01.2022 Homemade DIY No Sew Mask! Please note wearing masks will be made compulsory for people out in public in coronavirus-hit Melbourne and the adjacent Mitchell Shire from 11:59pm Wednesday 22nd July. Here is a short 1 minute video on how to make your own mask at home.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r2C1zGUHbU

17.01.2022 Happy Educators Day to all our amazing staff! You are so appreciated,especially during this tough time- thank you for your hard work and making DEDK what it is! Thank you to Dominos ( Eric Cen) for delivering free pizzas for our lunch!

17.01.2022 Excellent article by a doctor from the Austin Hospital, including information about how to wear a mask effectively.

16.01.2022 Kanopy Kids Entertainment! Kanopy Kids is a free online streaming service that provides access to childrens story books, movies and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children to develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem through entertaining and educational videos. You can also find story times, classic Aussie tales and various videos about maths and science for preschoolers via their website. ... All you need to do to view their content is to enter your public library card number to be able to access the videos! https://www.kanopy.com/kids

15.01.2022 Check out ABC Iview! ABC Iview can be used as a fantastic online learning resource to keep your child entertained while homeschooling! They have both fun and educational videos such as Playschool Art Times, The Gruffalos Child, Barneys Barrier Reef and Andys Baby Animals as well as many more educational videos to choose from.... The ABC show Wow Thats Amazing! is a lively and informative show featuring a cast of curious 10 -13 years olds, conducting fascinating experiments, solving mind-bending puzzles and performing magic tricks that children can try at home! You can click on the link below to find all the various videos on their website. https://iview.abc.net.au/category/childrens

14.01.2022 National Health and Physical Education Day! As parents and caregivers, we play an important role in promoting an active lifestyle for children, and theres heaps of ways to get involved! We can be positive role models and show our children how to incorporate physical activity into our daily routines; we can take the stairs instead of the elevator, get off the bus one or two stops early, or take the dog for a walk at the end of the day! Now, more than ever, its important to g...et active at home and incorporate some exercise into our daily routines! If you take part in any physical activity today, please email through your photos so we can share them here at the centre! You can click on the link below to find out more about how to get active... https://hpeday.com.au/resources/

13.01.2022 Gather the family and join us for story time as we adventure through Melbournes famous laneways and surrounding iconic regions with our brand new childrens book.

13.01.2022 Gardening tips from our favourite gardener! Hopefully we will see Natasha again soon, tending to our vegetable garden and engaging our children in a planting experience

12.01.2022 Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

12.01.2022 We have a brand new website! Have you been to have a look? Please share this post with your friends and family https://www.doncastereastdaycare.com.au

11.01.2022 National Gallery of Victoria Online Activities The NGV is currently closed but has uploaded some fun online activities to keep the little ones entertained during quarantine! You can check out their website below to find various online tasks, where children can create their own storybook, design their own outfit, practice their drawing skills via a self-portrait or create their very own message in a bottle to send to a loved one! https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/kids/ngv-kids-at-home-activities/

11.01.2022 For families interested in enrolling their children at St Peter and Pauls Primary School.

09.01.2022 Psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg delivers tips for families during this challenging time. I have seen him on several occasions - he is a wonderful speaker!

08.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day! The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is celebrating with a first- a national,virtual YouTube Live Premiere event. Join us in celebrating, by clicking on the link to watch at 12:30pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrOi2Y-B8A

07.01.2022 Dear Doncaster East Daycare and Kindergarten families, We thank you, for your support and understanding during this time, we also acknowledge the difficulty many of our families are facing due to the current restrictions. The DEDK educators already miss the smiles, laughter and presence of you all but be rest assured we know this is not goodbye but yet, see you later! ... We cannot wait to hear stories of how you spent this special time together, and please dont forget to send in photos of your favourite moments with your families to share with us. Stay happy, healthy and safe and we will see you all very soon!

06.01.2022 NASA for Kids! You can head over to the official NASA website where you can find plenty of resources, STEM activities for preschoolers, e-books and the NASA podcast to keep the children entertained and educated! You can also view their live stream! https://www.nasa.gov/stem/forstudents/k-4/index.html

06.01.2022 Sea Museum - Early Learners Science Activities The Australian National Maritime Museum is Australias national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. They have set up various online science based art and craft activities for children that are currently home schooling, where they can learn to make finger puppets, learn about buoyancy, create a sensory forest or make their very own fizzy shipwreck! ... (They have various activities for both preschool and primary aged children). Check out their website to take part in their fun filled science experiments!

06.01.2022 Happy Red Nose Day! Children's Online Disco Today! Founded in 1977, Red Nose Australia has grown from a small group of families to Australias leading organisation dedicated to saving the lives of babies during pregnancy, infancy and childhood, offering support for families grieving the loss of their child. You can help support this cause by visiting the link below, where you can find various resources and helpful information, developed and reviewed by experts in pregnancy an...d infant and child health. The content is regularly reviewed by midwives, Safe Sleep Educators and by members of the National Scientific Advisory Group to ensure the advice is up-to-date with the latest evidence-based information. In celebration of Red Nose Day, there is also a Red Nose Little Rockers Online Disco that you can dance along to at home, with 24/7 songs, nursery rhymes, lullabies and more! https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/how-to-listen

06.01.2022 Happy Red Nose Day! Childrens Online Disco Today! Founded in 1977, Red Nose Australia has grown from a small group of families to Australias leading organisation dedicated to saving the lives of babies during pregnancy, infancy and childhood, offering support for families grieving the loss of their child. You can help support this cause by visiting the link below, where you can find various resources and helpful information, developed and reviewed by experts in pregnancy an...d infant and child health. The content is regularly reviewed by midwives, Safe Sleep Educators and by members of the National Scientific Advisory Group to ensure the advice is up-to-date with the latest evidence-based information. In celebration of Red Nose Day, there is also a Red Nose Little Rockers Online Disco that you can dance along to at home, with 24/7 songs, nursery rhymes, lullabies and more! https://www.littlerockersradio.com.au/how-to-listen

05.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to our DEDK community!

05.01.2022 For families interested in enrolling their children at St Peter and Paul's Primary School.

04.01.2022 The wonderful Chris Humphrey, from Wild Action has made some videos for The City of Maningham about the native wildlife living in our own backyard.

04.01.2022 Happy Feet Online Classes! We all know how important it is to maintain a sense of normalcy during this uncertain time. To help you do that, HappyFeet@Home brings the joy of our live Happy Feet Fitness classes (that your child adores) straight to your home! Each week you will receive a new and exciting themed adventure class, accompanied by a host of printable resources to fill your days & continue the learning fun. ... These awesome classes are available for 7 days, giving your family a whole week to participate in the HappyFeet@Home class as many times as you like! Click on the link below to join now....Make sure to enrol with Miss Toris code (20384). https://www.happyfeetfitness.com.au/happy-feet-home/

03.01.2022 What a beautiful way to end the week with a rainbow framing our wonderful centre. This week we have celebrated National Science Week, with each room planning different science experiments. Our kindergarten room has implemented the colourful skittles experiment, pepper in water and baking soda and vinegar experiment. While our babies room have focused on the different senses and colour mixing. Our Pre kinder rooms topic has been sources of light and completed a planting an...d kinetic sand experience. We have also been running our At Home Learning Program, with our pre-kinder room running their zoom learning session today, focussing on how rainbows are created. We hope all families are doing well and staying safe, we cannot wait to have you all back here soon!

03.01.2022 Since 2011, Reading out of Poverty (ROOP) is the only non-profit organisation in Victoria with a sole focus on providing early literacy skills and school readiness for children aged 0-5 years from disadvantaged backgrounds. They promote literacy skills in early childhood and provide literacy resources and services to families with young children from various socio-economic backgrounds, including migrants, refugees, and indigenous individuals in Victoria. Check out their website to find out how you can help promote literacy and numeracy skills for your child with their eBooks, early childhood tool kits, audio resources and more! https://roop.org.au/resources/

03.01.2022 MS Readathon! Every year, MS Readathon helps raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. 2020 is the 41st year. Read, raise funds and start making a difference. Embark on an epic adventure! The MS Readathon inspires kids to read as much as they can, all for an incredible cause.... The rules are simple. Read whatever you like, as much as you can, during the month of August.This years MS Readathon adventure kicks off on August 1 and wraps up on August 31. You can register online and best of all, by joining their quest, not only will you awaken a love of reading, you will also be helping kids who have a parent with multiple sclerosis. They have various resources online, if you have a school aged child, they can read themselves, or you can read to your preschool aged child and still take part! https://www.msreadathon.org.au/about

02.01.2022 Melbourne Museums Virtual Play Walk! Melbourne Museum has moved their playbox online! "This program is all about play. We will be constructing and playing together, responding to movement and sound, and using whats in your home to help the development of your childs fine motor skills using sensory elements!" ... There are 4 episodes online: Dinosaur Walk Back to Nature A journey across the Pacific Treasures of the Sea You can click on the link to view Melbourne Museums Virtual Online Playbox! https://museumsvictoria.com.au//at-/play/virtual-play-box/

02.01.2022 Education.com Online Learning! For those of you currently at home with your children, you can check out the education.com website where you can find lots of fun online resources for preschool children, including online games, interactive stories, science projects, guided lessons and lesson plans! You can sign up through your google/facecbook account and can choose the activities by subject, age range or topic of interest

02.01.2022 All of our wonderful educators are deserving of a prize like this!

01.01.2022 Melbourne State Library Share the delight of stories, songs, and picture books with your pre-schooler every Wednesday at 9.30am! Melbourne State Library have partnered with Victoria Together in this very special live-streamed series of Storytime featuring Victorian authors. Each week a guest author will light up your screen with book readings and play activities. These story times are free and require no bookings.... https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/storytime