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Kool Kidz Merrifield

Locality: Mickleham

Phone: +61 3 8723 9900

Address: 35-45 Errol Boulevard 3064 Mickleham, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Yesterday Deepali made a Puppet show for our children at home that are unable to come to childcare at the moment. I hope everyone enjoys and we hope to see all our families again very soon.!

23.01.2022 Todays activities were leaf threading and we planted Coriander seeds in our gardens.

23.01.2022 Art is importantas a source of beauty and expression.

22.01.2022 A healthy imagination encourages children to ask many questions, which furthers their learning and strengthening their own identity. Discover more of our #koolbeginningscurriculum at https://www.koolkidzchildcare.com.au/curriculum/

22.01.2022 This morning the children were involved in covering one of our Kool Kidz curriculum learning blocks The World and Environment. The children discovered a variety of different natural shells and other ocean inspired materials. The children noticed the different patterns, textures and colours of the sea shells. This sparked conversations with the children about what used to be living in the shells. The children were curious and were building their knowledge about living creatures in our waters.

21.01.2022 Our passionate Kinder team, children and families have embarked on collecting soft plastic rubbish - yes, the scrunchable ones, to recycle. Recycling soft plastic Rubbish is called REDCYCLE. This initiative is initiated by the Red Group - a Melbourne-based consulting and recycling organisation who has developed and implemented the REDcycle Program; a recovery initiative for post-consumer soft plastic. They turn rubbish into benches and fences to donate to schools and parks... We all accumulate soft plastic rubbish which do not decompose in landfills. Instead of putting them in the general bin, let us collect and put them in special bins located at all COLES and WOOLWORTHS supermarkets. Emmanuel and his family have already dropped their collection along with the 3 bags we have collected across the centre. You can be next! How to RedCycle: Simply COLLECT and DROP and Red Group will RECYCLE for us. Don't forget to click photos of your family whilst dropping your collection in the RedCycle bin to help spread the word. Our simple acts can have a global impact! The Kinder children and their families can definitely do this. Do the scrunch test and to do what's best!

20.01.2022 Hello sunshine! Today we took advantage of the in-built water play system in the bigger play yard. The children splashed in the water and cooled off at the same time. WE WERE DEFINITELY KOOL KIDZ TODAY!

20.01.2022 Creating Zentangle patterns strengthens the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The children are learning to draw designs and developing their concentration and creativity.

20.01.2022 Dragonflies adventure to the PARK! Today the Dragonfly children went on an adventure to our nearest park Pinnacle park. Before leaving, we had brief discussion about the road signs and signals as well as how to cross the road safely. We assisted the children to put on our safety vests and off we went, on our adventure to the park. Exploring the community with the children has so many benefits such as waving hello to our builders in the big trucks, getting to see the natura...l world, one the most important things the children learnt was road safety as our educators demonstrated, practiced and explained, why we look both ways before crossing. We had such a great time exploring the different playground facilities. The swings didn't stop swinging and the slide was a popular place to be, not to mention that we had great weather for the morning:)) Such a great day cant wait to do it again soon !

19.01.2022 We started writing letters to our friends who are not attending Kinder at the moment due to lock down restrictions. The children tried their best to recall the friends who are staying at home, or those who have left the care just to find out if they are doing well and if they are OK?. They suggested the words they would write on their cards. Then, they started folding the envelopes to shape and sealed it with their love and concern. Joe our Kindergarten teacher has been work...ing very hard ensuring the Kinder children at home are still continuing to learn whilst not be able to attend Kinder. Please see below link of the website Joe has created for families to do home learning with their children and he has also set up an APP. https://joebandejasmelbour.wixsite.com/website - Website download http://wix.to/TsD3DA4?ref=contacts - APP download

19.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Now more than ever, we should take the opportunity to re-connect with our families, relatives and friends through platforms that have face-to-face call feature such as Messenger, Skype, Facetime and Zoom among others. It is almost certain that our children will have a million things to share to their grandpas and grandmas, nonno and nonna, aunts and uncles, friends, and so on. According to https://www.ruok.org.au/, "A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE." Cl...ick the link above for more information on how to reach out and help those who are in a sensitive emotional and psychological state. How to be a good friend and ask R U OK? https://youtu.be/KEKhTSagJ3I Also, attached is a template of an envelope if the children wish to drop mails to their friends in the neighbourhood, or wish for them to be picked up and send to Kool Kidz Merrifield. Message reception (Attention: Joe) if you prefer the second option.

19.01.2022 Home Learning Activity: Stamping with Recycled Materials

17.01.2022 Creating a bird tree. Providing an interesting and ever-changing learning environments for children to explore is an ideal way to develop their curiosity, provide opportunities for them to ask questions, and to talk about things they have discovered. Building up a collection of natural resources can begin with a selection of resources found in your immediate environment the opportunities are endless! KBC- BLOCK THE WORLD AND THE ENVIRONMENT

17.01.2022 Today the Kinder children engaged in the activity called Nature Weaving. Before we started the activity, we went on a nature walk and collect leaves, twigs, weeds, flowers, feathers, grass, and other items for the project. We used twigs or little branches to make shapes. The children made the frames in different shapes and used all natural materials to decorate it, and they look amazing! Nature weaving have lots of benefits like it supports children’s creativity and connects children with nature.

17.01.2022 Have you ever thought about how you can tell what our friends are feeling? Sometimes, friends might tell you that they are feeling happy or sad but, even if they do not tell you, I am sure we would be able to make a good guess about what kind of mood they are in. We might get a clue from the tone of voice that they use. The other main clue you might use to tell what a friend is feeling would be to look at his or her facial expression this is what we covered today in the Caterpillars classroom.

16.01.2022 Many discussions occur throughout your child's day at Kool Kidz on how their bodies function and require healthy food to grow big and strong! Active areas of p...lay are also important for children these active play areas could include, gross motor skills, spatial sense, skipping and balancing skills. Discover why more parents are choosing Kool Kidz for their children's future - https://www.koolkidzchildcare.com.au/curriculum/ #koolbeginningscurriculum

16.01.2022 Tomorrow is Earth Day Just by going paperless with OWNA, you're contributing to a more sustainable service (and adhering to part of NQS standard 3.2.3 ). Have you got anything planned to celebrate Earth Day with your children tomorrow? Let us know!

16.01.2022 Today we introduced a Telescope to the Kinder children. The children are interested in the world around them and beyond, they are beginning to ask questions and research topics of interest in directed discovery. This Topic has definitely sparked the children’s curiosity and has encouraged them to learn about what is beyond our own universe. Exploring topics and science enhances language development and sparks creativity.

16.01.2022 Diwali Celebrations Continued Diwali is incomplete without exchanging cards and when these are made by hand, they are more precious. Today the children decided to make their own Diwali cards this year for their family and friends. The children were provided a range of different materials to design their cards and give it to their loved ones. With activities like this children learn cultural diversity and multiculturalism.... Later on in the afternoon the children engaged in making Rangoli with chalk for Diwali.

15.01.2022 Being Sustainable is being responsible and recycling is one of the many ways to help minimise the amount of rubbish we leave. We have been covering in National Recycling Week. We have ongoing discussions about recycling and up-cycle materials the children contributed their ideas on what they wanted to create out of recyclables materials. Some of the children went to get materials from the Sustainability Station. ... Along with other materials found in the room, the children assembled a wide variety of creations - Robots, I-Pads, guitars, wind chimes. Other children worked together to come up with a Freedom Board. The children used their creative imagination and fine motor skills to put the pieces together and construct a representation of something tangible. More importantly, this experience teaches the children to recycle and be sustainable and responsible.

15.01.2022 When children encounter the obstacles in an obstacle course, they develop and enhance strength and balance. Outdoor obstacle courses like this challenge them, it is a great way for the children to get a full-body workout :)

15.01.2022 R U O K DAY 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected. We feel this is an important CAUSE to ensure we are supporting those around us. WHEN: R U OK Day is Thursday the 10th of September 2020.... WHERE: KOOL KIDZ MERRIFIELD PLEASE wear a splash of YELLOW for the day to support the cause It’s our National day of action when we remind us that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs.

13.01.2022 Any science experience is great to observe and makes for great hands on learning. KIDZLAB!

12.01.2022 Parachute play is great way to promote teamwork we bounced small balls on the top, lifting it up and running underneath, making waves. This form of play encourages a variety of different skills. Today the children coordinated the parachute together, today we cooperative play and communication, along with taking turns and learning to follow instructions.

12.01.2022 National Road Safety Week is celebrated in Victoria during 15th- 22nd November. Today it gave us a great opportunity for the children to participate in a road safety experiences. We talked about road safety, signs, road rules wearing safety belt whilst in the car etc, . We also identified and discussed places where it is safe to cross the road and always to hold hands with an adult. Safety awareness education should begin from childhood, so safety will become a habit. This activity helps to improve children’s road safety knowledge.

12.01.2022 Today's Lunch. Spicy Chicken Taco’s served with Lettuce,Tomato, Cheese, Mexican Rice and Sour Cream. Thanks Chef David:)

12.01.2022 Spring is finally here, the children spent time creating their own special Spring inspired gardens today. We gathered flowers from our very own magical gardens here at Kool Kidz.

12.01.2022 Today our littlest members of Kool Kidz stimulated their sense of touch by making a group sensory canvas. We gave babies several different materials and textures to explore.

11.01.2022 Let's Build It! Activities such as building towers, castles and whatever else comes to mind, leads to an understanding of math concepts, social interactions and problem-solving skills. Find out more about our #KoolBeginningsCurriculum at https://www.koolkidzchildcare.com.au/curriculum/

11.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. It's R U OK? Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Please check in with your family, friends and colleagues and ask the question, R U OK?

11.01.2022 Today we read a book with the children about Things That Go leading us into discussions about construction sites. We extended our children's thoughts and ideas in the form of a play opportunity, we created a busy construction site for all the children to use. The site consisted of some stones, sand, bark, wooden pieces, natural leaves and different trucks.

10.01.2022 BRING ON 2021! Happy New Year to all of our wonderful Kool Kidz families and our incredible Kool Kidz team. After all the challenges that 2020 brought us, we a...re looking forward to 2021! We wish you all the best for the year ahead and look forward to seeing you at Kool Kidz!

09.01.2022 Victorian Budget Free Kinder 2021 Initiative. Following the release of the Victorian Budget, we can confirm that your local Kool Kidz Childcare Service will p...ass on a saving of up to $2,000 for every funded 4-year-old kinder child enrolled across the year. Kool Kidz is excited to offer additional support for families under this new government initiative and we welcome any additional Government support that will make kinder more accessible for children across Victoria. While we are yet to receive any detail about how this initiative will roll out, we eagerly await more information and will pass this on to our families as soon as possible. In the meantime, we expect this initiative to be very popular, and we encourage families looking to take advantage of this scheme to book a tour with their local Kool Kidz Childcare as to reserve their child's place.

08.01.2022 Today's Lunch was extremely popular! Chef David served up Chicken and Herb Sliders with Moroccan Potato Wedges. No left overs here!

07.01.2022 Today Coach Grace demonstrated to the children how to throw the ball we used the yellow cones to aim. Of course, they all did a warm up activity., Coach Grace talked about the importance of learning and using the rules of the game we definitely put them into practice. We learnt new skills cooperation and most importantly team work.

06.01.2022 DISH OF THE DAY Chicken Tacos with Cheese Salad and fluffy Mexican Rice! Never ANY left overs at Kool Kidz Merrifield.... #chefqualitymeals!

06.01.2022 INTRODUCING THE FOOD FOR LIFE PROGRAM- WITH CHEF DAVID The Aim of this program is to actively engage and educate the children in the growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing of delicious and healthy food and meals. The Kindergarten children will be involved in planting seasonal vegetables and a range of herbs and then incorporating them into our already amazing meals. The food for life class will be held by our very own Chef David. He is really looking forward to sharing all his knowledge and passion in his classroom lessons.

06.01.2022 A COOL way to PLAY. We are so lucky to have a built in water play area constructed in our very own outdoor spaces. Flowing water play space that features such as water pumps, piping and splash troughs. Today it definitely was the place to be! Water play is an open ended activity, which allows children to make more discoveries, its also so refreshing and calming.... . IT'S SO COOL TO BE A KOOL KID! See more

05.01.2022 We provided a variety of different leaves, flowers, rose petals as well as freshly picked lemons for the children to further explore all their five senses. The children were very eager to mix the ingredients around and to squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon, the fragrance filled the room. There are many benefits of sensory play such as : - It encourages the development of motor skills.... - It supports language development. - It encourages 'scientific thinking' and problem solving. - It can involve mindful activities which are beneficial for all children See more

05.01.2022 Nature Play Week Nature Play Week starts today! The next 12 days are all about getting outdoors, away from screens, and having fun with nature!

05.01.2022 The Kinder classroom using Information Technology to cover Numeracy.

04.01.2022 Todays GARDEN themed Yoga with the Ladybugs class The children participated in the following Yoga postures:- -Pretend to be a tree pose. -Butterfly pose. -Pretend to be a seed.... -Pretend to be a flower. See more

03.01.2022 Today the children from the Bumblebee classroom explored nature paint brushes made out of natural materials, found right here in our Kool Kidz gardens. They had opportunities to feel new exciting textures and time to express themselves.

03.01.2022 The Kindergarten children designed and built a bird house out of up-cycled cardboard today. The Kindergarten children were provided a variety of different sizes of cardboard pieces. They helped each other design and create the perfect living environment sharing with each other their thoughts and ideas about the design, hopefully we will attract the pretty birds . By reusing cardboard we can not only create a house for our winged friends but also help reuse and recycle materials that would otherwise end up polluting our rivers or go into landfill. This eco-friendly birdhouse definitely stretched the children's imagination and creativity.

03.01.2022 This measurement activity emerged from a child's interest he was comparing his height with his friends "I am so taller than you". From a spontaneous conversation with the children we were involved covering the learning block Numbers with a measurement activity today. We measured all the children's heights by using yarn and then we created our own portraits of our faces on wooden discs. This measurement activity was an perfect opportunity to intentionally teach the children about the concept of measurement. We also use measurement related language to describe which other elements around the room we could locate, that was taller or shorter or the same.

01.01.2022 Nature Play week runs from 14-25 April. Children who run and play in natural light and fresh air are healthier and more creative. https://bit.ly/3vs5RlJ

01.01.2022 Art is the process of creating, exploring, experimenting, discovering that has the greatest value. Through self-expression and creativity, the children’s skills will develop naturally, and their ability to create will soar. Look at our little Bumblebees children go!

01.01.2022 Kool Kidz Gardening Today the children planted carrots and flowers in recycled juice bottles. We have been closely observing the beans sprout grow in the gum-boots. In the coming weeks, we will transfer them to our bigger garden bed. We also have a new addition in the Kindergarten yard. Joe introduced a compost bin and explained composting to the Kinder children. The mechanics are simple: place organic items such as fruit peels, dried leaves, kitchen peelings, scrap food and the likes in the designated compartment and we wait for time to work its magic across all our garden beds.