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Giraffe Childcare Docklands

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9670 0880

Address: Level 1/25 Star Crescent Docklands 3008 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Good Afternoon All, We hope you enjoy this story Sharing a Shell read by our wonderful educator Nia. Have a wonderful Afternoon

25.01.2022 Our educators strive to provide warm and welcoming early learning environments that provoke your child's curiosity, engagement and builds the foundations of love for learning. Our Indoor Garden can be used in a variety of ways. Currently we have been using this space to scaffold some of the learning themes stemming from some of our rooms. For more information about our Early Learning Centre and what we can offer you and your child contact the Centre today to book your tour!... Call: (03) 9670 0880 or Email: [email protected]

24.01.2022 Look at what our wonderful 4year old Kindergarten children made today! In 4K it is "Merry Math Month!" and children have been learning about Fractions. Today they began by recalling what they had learnt about whole, half, quarter shapes. Children practiced folding a circle in half to create their beautiful Christmas ornament.

24.01.2022 We all have seen children sitting in the "W" position. This is an interesting article about the possible damage to childrens joints and muscles. I have included a link to an article for you all.

24.01.2022 We are implementing the Premiers Reading Challenge at our centre. Our educators have displayed their favourite books, on the display near our sunscreen station as you come into the centre.

23.01.2022 Last Week the Children at Giraffe Early Learning Centre Docklands came together as a group to Participate in this Years National Simultaneous Storytime Event. National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Where each year a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian author/illustrator. The story is then read to children simultaneously across libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, fam...ily homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. With this event we support and value reading and literacy and the importance of literacy and learning in early childhood learning and development. This year we read Alpacas with Maracas - Written and Illustrated by Matt Cosgrove. Thanks Tori for being our story teller this year!

23.01.2022 A really exceptional read about life lessons, 'failures' and their positives! http://www.essentialkids.com.au//good-parents-let-their-ch

23.01.2022 Our first delivery of items donated by our families to St Kilda Mums. A big thanks to our families.

22.01.2022 We celebrated Early Childhood Educators' Day on Wednesday 4th of September this day recognises and celebrates the work of Australia's educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the well being and healthy development of the young children in their care. Our team celebrated with a morning tea, little pressies and love! A huge shout out to all of our incredible families that took the time to write such kind, encouraging and thoughtful hearts of recognition for our team of educators.

22.01.2022 Happy Easter to all our wonderful Children and Families. The children and educators have been busy over the past couple of weeks with different Easter related crafts. From egg baskets, egg ornaments, bunny ears and take home carrot shaped play-doh it has been a fun filled week of Easter activities Friendly reminder that we will be closed for all the Public Holidays!... See you all next week :)

22.01.2022 The Toddler 3 children made some chocolate truffles for their afternoon tea last week. The children helped to crush the biscuits, measure the ingredients and mix them all together. We use "Feed Australia" to check our menus to ensure that we provide the children with nutritionally balanced meals, and we discuss nutrition with the children. As the children made the truffles, educators discussed with children about "sometimes foods" and how it was important to have fruits and vegetables aswell as treats. The children enjoyed their truffles for afternoon with vegetable sticks and fruit.

21.01.2022 We invited all of our wonderful mothers into the service today to enjoy a light morning tea and engage in some experiences with their children. (shout out to all the fathers that came along today also, it was great to have you here) Giraffe really understands, respects and appreciates the special bond between mother and child. You are your child's protector, teacher, friend and parent.. We are so lucky to have been able to provide our wonderful mothers with the opportunity to... make necklaces, decorate photo frames and cupcakes, play with play dough or to just spend some time reading a story or two. We wish all of our mothers and the mothers in our wider community a restful, loving Mothers Day on Sunday. A huge thanks to all of the Educators at Giraffe ELC Docklands for organising this event! You are AMAZING!

19.01.2022 Giraffe Docklands is officially open and taking enrolments! Email [email protected] or call 03 9670 0880 for more information.

19.01.2022 We have been making mothers day gifts for our families. We set a challenge that they had to involve recycled object.

18.01.2022 We have introduced the children to yoga. Yoga promotes wellness, mindfulness and co-ordination. We play relaxing music, and read some of our yoga stories to assist children in movement and relaxation. The children are showing lots of interest in this experience and are initiating play here themselves either individually, with peers or with the educators. Some of the rooms are using Yoga in their rest and relaxation times.

18.01.2022 A really exceptional read about life lessons, failures and their positives! http://www.essentialkids.com.au//good-parents-let-their-ch

18.01.2022 We have started a movement program in the centre. Chelsea, one of our educators, has a passion for sport and teaching it to children, and is overseeing this program that will focus on promoting movemement across all ages and ranges if development. This program has started in the Pre School room, and will also be introduced to other age groups in the coming weeks. "It rained on Anne, ... It rained on Fran, It rained on Arabella, It didnt rain on ...(childs name), They had a huge umbrella! See more

17.01.2022 During the Stage 4 Restriction period we have been working on our Science week activities for when the children return the to the Centre later in September With the use of mainly recyclable materials and creativity our 'Deep Blue" program will provide children with a variety of play based learning experiences that will encourage exploration and engagement in science, maths, technology, literacy, imaginative, creative and social play. Some of our experiments will explore envir...onmental impacts on marine life such as oil spills, erosion and rubbish pollution whilst other engage children in the exploration of marine life. Most importantly our environment is designed to promote curiosity , spark wonder and embed love and respect for our oceans. We cant wait for you all to experience the magic of the Deep Blue. We have certainly had an incredible time creating it.

17.01.2022 One of our favourite group-time stories is Shell Be Coming Round The Mountain. We love to sing along and play musical instruments, and we all shout YEEHA! at the end. The children have listened to yodelling and practised yodelling down the mountain as they come, and after the yodelling they decided that dressing up as cowboys was vital next time we sang the song. A discussion about what else cowboys had, apart from cowboy hats, led to children remarking that they have a... fire and tents. And so, our campsite was born. A tent to relax in, a fire to warm our hands by and logs to sit on provide the perfect backdrop for yodelling and other cowboy-related activities. The children helped to set up the campsite area, deciding how it should look and what should be included, and have been instrumental in adding other elements to their learning a discussion about fire safety and an art activity where they made marshmallows on sticks to toast in the pretend fire were both initiated by the children. See more

14.01.2022 Gisella knits our own dollies but at 96 she is slowing down with her knitting, this is a nice alternative

14.01.2022 The District - Harbourtown have displayed some of our children's artwork. it looks fantastic. Pop down to have a look. They are downstairs near Typo, Cotton On Kids and Ollie's place.

14.01.2022 The Preschool children made some pizza for afternoon tea after reading the story "Dont forget the cheese Pa". Lisa showed the children how to cut the mushrooms, pineapple and capsicum with the kiddikutter knives. (These knives are safe for children and wont cut skin their skin). The Preschool children helped to spread the tomato paste and put the vegetables on their pizza. The children all enjoyed helping to prepare their afternoon tea, but the best bit was eating it!

13.01.2022 The Educators in the Pre-School room have designed an experience where the children have been able to experiment with tessellations (an arrangement of shapes closely fitted together in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping.) With this project the children have had to follow a three step process plan, design and construct. We are so proud of how your children worked collaboratively to create such a wonderful piece of artwork. ... We would like to invite all of you to colour and create your own individual tessellated lizard at home or at the Centre for us to add to our artwork. There are just a few things that we ask: Please use pencil - as this is the medium that the Pre-School Children are using Ensure that your name is written on the back All family members young and old are welcome to participate Have FUN!!!!! Copies of the tessellated lizards can be found at the entrance of the Centre or you can ask one of our friendly educators for a copy

13.01.2022 Lest We Forget. The educators and children at Giraffe Early Learning Centre Docklands paid respect to the fallen service men and women by creating their own honor wall. Lots of conversations and experiences this week have been centered around ANZAC traditions.... A huge thank you to Angus (Tori's Husband) for taking our wreath to the Dawn Service held at the East Malvern RSL.

12.01.2022 these are our handmade dollies

12.01.2022 some of our kinder children have been bringing their teddy bears to Giraffe. We have been singing songs about teddy bears and reading books about teddy bears picnics. Lisa our room leader has planned a teddy bears picnic and here are pictures of our children making scones for the picnic. Yummy

11.01.2022 Ho Ho Ho, children, families and friends December is here, So let's spread some Christmas Cheer. At Giraffe we have created a "Christmas Advent Calendar" with daily task, challengers and activities for everyone!... Join in the fun as we count down to Christmas Task - "Be Caring and Kind - ask someone how they are going with everything"

10.01.2022 I had to get 4 children under 5 out the door and I thought I was doing well. One day I looked down at my feet and realized i was wearing a black shoe and a red one.

10.01.2022 Talking to our children about masks

10.01.2022 Attention Giraffe Family & Friends. December is here, So let's spread some Christmas Cheer. At Giraffe we have created a "Christmas Advent Calendar" with daily task, challengers and activities for everyone! Join in the fun as we count down to Christmas Today's task is "Make a Christmas Decoration for your tree at home"

09.01.2022 Welcome back from a safe and restful Easter weekend everyone! Last week the children and educators at Giraffe ELC Docklands participated in a PJ day to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. The final tally has been counted and we have managed to raise $218.65 to contribute to this amazing cause.... Thank you to all our children, families and educators who participated and donated! A special mention needs to be made to one of our wonderful educators - All your hard work and enthusiasm paid off Maha! Thank you for organising this event for us

09.01.2022 This week we celebrated Diwali with our children and Staff. Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. Our children made and decorated salt clay candle holders and Divi painted beautiful Henna Designs on some our staff's hands. She is very talented.

09.01.2022 Social workers in regional Victoria often find it difficult to access safe, clean cots, prams and car seats for the disadvantaged families they are working with. Our aim is to reach every baby in every town in Victoria who needs our help #everybabyeverytown

08.01.2022 We always like to celebrate at Giraffe Docklands. Here is the table set up in our toddler room ready to celebrate the birthday of one of our children. A big thanks to Kymberley's mum for making the table cloths.

07.01.2022 We are creating a partnership with St Kilda Mums. We have started a drop off point at our centre. Some of our wonderful familes have already started to donate items. https://www.stkildamums.org

07.01.2022 The Toddler 3 children had some questions about ducks hatching out of eggs after reading "The Ugly Duckling". This was used as an opportunity to introduce life cycles to the children and to further their knowledge and interest. The children have learnt about chickens, caterpillars and even seeds growing.

06.01.2022 To all our wonderful families out there - Next week on Thursday 22nd of August we will be having a dress up day for Book Week! This years theme - Reading is my Superpower! Cant wait to see everyone in their dress ups!

05.01.2022 Here are a few pictures of our Mothers Day breakfast. We worked hard, the food was delicious and everyone had a great time.

04.01.2022 We celebrated Early Childhood Educators Day on Wednesday 4th of September this day recognises and celebrates the work of Australias educators in early learning services for their wonderful contribution to the well being and healthy development of the young children in their care. Our team celebrated with a morning tea, little pressies and love! A huge shout out to all of our incredible families that took the time to write such kind, encouraging and thoughtful hearts of recognition for our team of educators.

04.01.2022 Our Children have been learning about Anzac Day. We looked at Kymberleys grandparents medals. We made a wreath which Kymberley took to the ANZAC day march. We also baked some ANZAC cookies.

02.01.2022 Good Afternoon Families and Friends Welcome to another week at Giraffe, hope you all have a good weekend. As we continue our countdown to Christmas we have todays task - Make and Decorate a Gingerbread House out of Boxes. ... Let's get building!

02.01.2022 The District - Harbourtown have displayed some of our childrens artwork. it looks fantastic. Pop down to have a look. They are downstairs near Typo, Cotton On Kids and Ollies place.

01.01.2022 We added a basketball ring to our indoor garden and the Preschool children were excited to try it out! You could see the children concentrating and trying different angles, positions and throwing styles to get the ball into the hoop. The smiles of success on the childrens faces when the ball went in was wonderful to see.

01.01.2022 Our Children have been learning about Anzac Day. We looked at Kymberley's grandparents' medals. We made a wreath which Kymberley took to the ANZAC day march. We also baked some ANZAC cookies.