ECIS Devonport in Devonport, Tasmania | School

ECIS Devonport

Locality: Devonport, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6447 1293

Address: 51 Steele Street 7310 Devonport, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.education.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 The Special Childrens Christmas Party will not be going ahead in the same format as previous years. If you would like more information about it please head to our families only page.

23.01.2022 Premature Baby Playgroup will begin in Term 3! We look forward to seeing all these special babies/toddlers !

23.01.2022 Your child may be really skilled at identifying and naming emotions when theyre calm, but when theyre upset, it can be a whole other story Dr Kaylene Henderson - Child Psychiatrist

22.01.2022 Good morning , This lovely book has been borrowed by an ECIS family. If they have finished with it please could it be returned. Thank you

22.01.2022 My Child and Autism Online Workshops Free, small group workshop on the 16th and 17th of September. ( your child does not need a diagnosis of Autism to attend)

21.01.2022 Hi everyone, As we head into winter tomorrow a reminder to stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms - temperature, sore throat, cough or runny nose. This is the advice from the government to keep us all safe and to prevent any further cases of Covid-19. Please phone 64471293 or message 0407804846 if you can, if you or your children are unwell to let ECIS staff know. Take care

18.01.2022 Just a reminder that next week 23-26 November is excursion week and no regular sessions will be held at ECIS.. The usual Covid-19 precautions will be in place while on excursions. Parents will need to sign in and sanitise everyone’s hands... Please be mindful of social distancing during the excursions.

18.01.2022 Your ECIS teacher can help you request an enrolment for Working Together !

18.01.2022 Hi all, We have reached the end of Term 2 after a period of uncertainity and change due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you for continuing to engage in our service. We look forward to having group programs next term. Your childs teacher will be in touch with you to confirm the day and time of your childs program. We will be on school holidays for the next two weeks. The office phone will be checked occasionally. If you need to contact ECIS urgently please ring or text 0407804846. Enjoy the time with your families. Take care.

17.01.2022 These children are being encouraged to Make Their Mark! Mark making is much more than just a scribble! Babies and toddlers learn and begin to make sense of the world through mark making. It is the beginning of a childs journey towards writing and is an important step in a childs development for handwriting, creativity and coordination. They realise that they can control their marks and their creativity starts to thrive. Early Years Framework Outcome 5: children are effective communicators

17.01.2022 Covid-19 update. Please note that anyone who has returned or visited South Australia since 7th November is now required to self isolate or government facility isolate for 2 weeks. If you are in the above group, please do not attend ECIS or any DOE facility. Thankyou

17.01.2022 Anger is so often a mask for another emotion! Its important to look beneath just what we see.

16.01.2022 Helping a little one learn to communicate so much more than "teaching him to talk". Watching, imitating, gesturing, taking turns, sharing smiles... are ALL communication skills.

16.01.2022 Here is a flyer for Play Connect playgroup held in Devonport.

15.01.2022 Launching into Learning re-starts tomorrow! Our LiL program gives children the opportunity to participate freely in imaginative, constructive, creative and sens...ory play activities in a social and relaxed environment. The LiL space is open from 9.00am until 12.30pm. The amount of time you spend with us is entirely up to you and what you can manage - you are invited to spend as little or as much time as suits you. Whilst you are at school please follow the following procedures: - Sign in as soon as you arrive and apply hand sanitiser to both children and adults - All visitors must complete the visitor health screen form as they arrive - Undertake regular handwashing whilst at LiL - Adults need to maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres wherever possible We cant wait to see you!

15.01.2022 Come and try week next week! Free entry to the hub next week to have a look around. No need to book or ring, just pop in! maybe buy yourself a ice cream from Valhalla! Go to www.ablesensoryhub.com.au for more info and to subscribe for up to date info...

15.01.2022 Premature Baby Playgroup is on this Friday! A group for babies born under 36 weeks gestation until they are around 2 years of age. Our team includes Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist. We provide support to families to help their child meet important early developmental milestones. We meet again this Friday 20 November from 1.30 pm to 3 pm at 51 Steele Street Devonport. We look forward to seeing you there!

14.01.2022 Premature Baby Playgroup on tomorrow for babies born before 36 weeks! Come and see us for a play, a hot drink and a chat !

14.01.2022 MyTime is for parents and carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. Its a place for you to unwind and talk about your experiences. Its a world away from appointments and therapy. Its support for you. And while you attend your group led by a trained facilitator, a play helper will engage your pre-school aged child. Free support for parents of children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.

13.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just a reminder that our centre will be closed for sessions this Wednesday 24th June. The office will still be open for phone messages.

13.01.2022 Good morning, Tomorrow is the start of Term 3 where we will have our small group programs happening. While it is a student free day in most other schools we will have sessions on. You will still be asked to sign in and wash your hands when you go into an ECIS building. Please stay home and let us know if you can if you or your child have any cold or flu like symptoms. Looking forward to seeing you all.

13.01.2022 Too often, I see children reprimanded when they're not able to control their behaviours and emotions. They’re expected to remain calm and happy, not get upset, ...not display anger, and quickly calm themselves down if they do get angry or upset. If they can’t do this, they may be referred to me for "self-regulation difficulties". Here's the thing. Self-regulation is a developmental process. Just as we wouldn’t expect a child to run before they can walk, we cannot expect children to self-regulate until they’ve experienced co-regulation time and time again. And unless a child has had it modelled enough, and their brain has developed enough, they will not achieve regulation on their own. Have a think - when was the last time you heard a 3 year old say I’m so angry my sister hit me! I need to calm down. I’m just going to take myself to the kitchen for a drink of water and do some deep breaths. Co-regulation begins from birth. When babies are unsettled and we cuddle them, rock them, feed them - we are helping them to regulate. When toddlers are angry that they can't have the toy they want, and we empathise with them, sit with them, get them a drink - we are helping them to regulate. When preschoolers are upset because they're not ready to leave their playdate, and we listen and help them take deep breaths - we are helping them to regulate. Self-regulation only BEGINS to emerge around 4-5 years. And whilst some 4-5 year olds may be able to regulate themselves, others may not be able to. Both are within the typical range of development. True self-regulation is not fully established until our mid-twenties. Even then, we often turn to others to help us feel better when we are feeling low. And we are often quite happy to help other adults feel better when they're feeling low, however when children need our help, we may be reluctant to give it, perhaps in fear that we will stunt their emotional resilience (amongst many other understandable but unfounded fears). When we ask a child to regulate themselves before they're ready, we risk shaming them, affecting their self-esteem, and affecting their relationship with us. Co-regulation needs to come first. You may not be able to help your child regulate 100% of the time, and that’s okay. Just know that they may not be ready to do it themselves.

12.01.2022 Don't forget to come down to Turners Beach Playgroup tomorrow for the reopening. We will be there from 10am - 12. We look forward to meeting some new faces!

12.01.2022 They love books because they love you! - Mem Fox Listen to more from Mem in episode 5 of Parenting In Perspective - https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/m...em-fox Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify #memfox #parentinginperspective #happyfamilies #podcast #parenting #drjustincoulson

11.01.2022 Coming up tomorrow is - Storytime 10.30 am in Devonport After 10am Rock and Rhyme Please note: to ensure we comply with all public health requirements, these ev...ents will be ticketed and you will have to book a place for your family to attend. In order to manage this process, tickets will be available from 3pm today. Sorry, but booking requests prior to this time will not be accepted. You will be able book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/devonport-library-7794529429 or call us after 3pm today. See more

11.01.2022 This morning children made cupcakes! They stirred the batter, poured in the mixture and iced their cakes and added sprinkles! Best of all they got to eat them. Creative, curious learners making connections and seeing a task to the end. Early Years Framework Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

10.01.2022 Launching into Learning is on tomorrow! Dinosaurs , block towers, circle painting , glitter pictures and lots more! The LiL space is open from 9.00am unti...l 12.30pm. The amount of time you spend with us is entirely up to you and what you can manage - you are invited to spend as little or as much time as suits you. Whilst you are at school please follow the following procedures: - Sign in as soon as you arrive and apply hand sanitiser to both children and adults - All visitors must complete the visitor health screen form as they arrive - Undertake regular handwashing whilst at LiL - Adults need to maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres wherever possible We cant wait to see you!

10.01.2022 It's 'Sleep Awareness Week'! Are you and your little ones getting enough sleep? Are you getting enough sleep?? If you're struggling with bedtime routines and u...nsettled nights with your littlies and would like some support, come and visit me at TerryWhite Chemmart Valley Road - Devonport at our free clinic!! Pop in on in TODAY between 9.30am-12.30pm! (regular clinic opening hours 10am-1pm, slight change this week!) As always, so lovely to meet new faces and listen, understand, help and support you!

10.01.2022 Music with Alexandra Morse - Music Therapist Its National Science Week so were celebrating with music from the sea #scienceweek #music #earlychildhood

10.01.2022 ECIS will still be having normal sessions on Friday 30th October. Some schools are having a student free day.

10.01.2022 Whats on at the East Devonport Child and Family Centre in September

09.01.2022 MIANDETTA PRIMARY SCHOOL - BIRTH TO 4 PROGRAM Good Morning LIL Families, I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday. Just a friendly and excited reminder that Launching into Learning at Maindetta starts this Thursday the 23rd of July. We are running two sessions each Thursday. The first session is from 9:00-10:15 and the second is from 11:15-12:30. Please contact the school office on... 64244428 to book into either session. You can attend different sessions each week- just choose the time that suits you and your family. Looking forward to seeing you and your gorgeous children this Thursday. Cheers Nat and Lisa. See more

09.01.2022 Excursion Week Term 4 2020. November 23rd to 27th. No regular sessions are held during this week. We have 2 excursions to choose from this term.. ... See flyer at ECIS, or on the ECIS Families page. Don't forget to book your preferred excursion.. :)

08.01.2022 Did you know we also have a NEW private Facebook page, which you can ask to join? This page is only for families of children currently enrolled at ECIS Devonport. This page is a place to make connections with other ECIS families, to ask questions, share ideas and resources and support each other. On this page we can provide excursion information and newsletters. We are keen to see how this page might evolve over time depending on what families want to share. ... Search for the ECIS Devonport Families page request to join! If you have any questions you can telephone us on 6447 1293

07.01.2022 Baby Play is a small group floor program focusing on creating a supportive environment for parents and primary caregivers to interact and engage with their baby.... It includes sensory activities, songs and sharing simple board books as well as tips and information on supporting your babys literacy development from birth. It is also a great way for new parents to connect with other families and services in their community. Places are limited please call Karen on 6478 4236 to secure a place or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Being a parent is the most important job you can do in your life. It also lasts a lifetime. It helps to ignore the common myths! Myths VS Facts from the Raisin...g Children Network!! MYTH: 'I should know all the answers' FACT: You don't have to know everything! No parent has all the answers. There is no such thing as one 'right way' or 'one-style-fits-all' parenting. Parents need to understand and be able to respond to the unique personalities, strengths and vulnerabilities of each child. Have reasonable expectations of yourself. Have confidence in what you do know. It's OK to say 'I don't know'. *It's OK to ask for help.* If you have any concerns, or need some guidance or reassurance, why not drop in to our FREE baby! Child and parenting clinic on Wednesday between 10am & 1pm

05.01.2022 Just a reminder about taking photos at ECIS and posting them on facebook. If you take pictures of your child at ECIS (or anywhere) please ensure that you have permission from other children, adults or staff who are in the photo. Please remove any pictures you have already posted that have ECIS staff, parents or children in them that you have not obtained written permission to use.... It is a breech of privacy to take of photos of another person and to post them on social media without their permission. Thanking you for your cooperation

03.01.2022 Launching into Learning is on tomorrow! The LiL space is open from 9.00am until 12.30pm. The amount of time you spend with us is entirely up to you and what you... can manage - you are invited to spend as little or as much time as suits you. Whilst you are at school please follow the following procedures: - Sign in as soon as you arrive and apply hand sanitiser to both children and adults - All visitors must complete the visitor health screen form as they arrive - Undertake regular handwashing whilst at LiL - Adults need to maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres wherever possible We cant wait to see you!

03.01.2022 How beautiful is this World Down Syndrome Day

02.01.2022 ACD Tas MyTime and Peer Support Term 3 Calendar is jam packed with sessions and workshops to suit all schedules so there is no reason to join us at a MyTime se...ssion soon! You can also connect online if you cant make it in person. Check out our upcoming events - and make sure to RSVP so that we know you are coming! MyTime is a national program, that enables parents and carers to talk and catch up with others, in a relaxed atmosphere. We understand the demands and rewards of caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition. http://facebook.com/MyTimeACDTasmania/events

02.01.2022 You know whats better than saying "this food is good for you"? Tell them what foods do in their body! Why do I keep sharing this message? Because we keep selli...ng our kids short labeling foods and good/bad, healthy/unhealthy. Here are some examples of messages I like for different ages: For 2-3yo kids I usually break it down by color. Although its not 100% accurate, its a good framework to get started. Red: gives you a strong heart Orange: helps you see in the dark Yellow: helps your body heal cuts Green: gives you super powers to fight off sickness Blue and Purple: Give you a strong brain White: gives you energy For 4s and 5s you can start being more specific - like carrots and sweet potatoes help you be able to see in the dark. Clementines help your skin heal cuts. Broccoli helps your night vision, your skin heal, AND your bones be strong. For 4s/5s and 6s you can introduce the idea that some foods do a lot of things in their bodies and some foods do a few things. For 6s and 7s you can introduce the concept of vitamins and minerals - tell them HOW carrots protect their night vision (via vitamin A). Learn about the body. For 8s and 9s - learn even more about different things in foods. And so on. All the while, model the way you want your kids to eat in your home and serve them the balanced diet you want them to eat. Thats more powerful than anything you could ever tell them. If you need help getting your child to try new foods, my free child eating guide From Stress to Success - 4 Ways to Help Your Child Eat Better without Losing Your Mind is in my bio @kids.eat.in.color #kidseatincolor See more