Lefroy Road Child Care Centre in Beaconsfield | Nursery

Lefroy Road Child Care Centre

Locality: Beaconsfield

Phone: +61 8 9314 7381

Address: 79 Lefroy Road 6162 Beaconsfield, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.lefroyroadccc.com

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25.01.2022 A scratchy, sniffy, stinky, whiffy book. Smellies Scratch n Smell books show that books arent just made for one sense. Books can come alive when you use your sight, your sense of touch and your sense of smell. A wonderfully icky touch-and-feel book with every kind of silly monster imaginable! Monsters can be afraid of the dark and might enjoy dressing up in pink tutus or even love getting covered in icky, sticky boogies. This book has fantastic touch-and-feel elements on every page, which the playgroup children took absolute advantage of, including scratch-and-sniff and glow-in-the-dark features, this book was very amusing and delighed our youngsters who love all things yucky and icky.

22.01.2022 Just hanging around on one of our new nature-play installations. 5 cheecky monkeys.

21.01.2022 ITS A PIRATE PARTY. Thursday 17th of September ... FANCY DRESS ... International Talk Like A Pirate Day. There will be "TREASURE HUNTS", follow your treasure maps to find the golden coins. Help your Pirate team in a game of "TUG-O-WAR". Will you be "WALKIN THE PLANK" ??

21.01.2022 These gorgeous photos were taken yesterday morning before the rooms seperated, in the Playgroup room, where we all arrive and are greeted before seperating into our age appropriate playrooms shortly after. During this time there is a mixture of ages, from babies through to older Kindy children. Just look at the nurturing, compasion and empathy embedded in these photo's. Playing with or next to an older child can be an amazing event for your baby. Most babies are fascinated by... bigger kids who appear so much more capable yet aren't as large and intimidating as grown-ups can be. Observing a slightly older child can help your baby pick up vocabulary words and new skills as he strives to imitate his playmate. And bigger children (preschool-age and up) typically love showing off their knowledge to an adoring audience. To keep everyone safe and entertained, here are some suggestions of some activities that your little one and his older sibling/friend will both enjoy. Here are a few to try: Show and tell. Have the older child "read" books (pop-ups or other interactive titles work well) or flashcards to the baby, or draw pictures and then talk about them.Song and dance. Whether they listen to it or make it themselves (with simple rhythm instruments or household items), music has nearly universal appeal. Run and race. If your baby is crawling, encourage the older child to get down on the floor with him. They can race across the room (on all fours!) or maneuver through an obstacle course of pillows and cardboard boxes. Stack and crash. Blocks are perfect playthings for kids at different developmental levels especially if you challenge the older child to build something that the baby can knock down. (If the older one wants to build a more permanent creation, help him find a place out of the baby's reach.)

20.01.2022 Is your child starting school next year? School enrollments close next Friday 24 July, and youll need to provide your childs Australian Immunisation Register history statement when enrolling them at school. Now is the time to make sure your childs immunisations are up-to-date.

20.01.2022 There is no better way to celebrate a Pyjama Party than watching the rain fall outside but we are all cozy, warm and snug inside. Whats a pyjama party without warm fluffy pancakes and warm milo, yummy. For morning tea, the children served themselves, they topped thier own pancakes with their choice of pancake condiments. What an amazing job they all did. Little Mastetchefs. Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity 1.1 : Children feel safe, secure, and su...pported. 1.2 : Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency. 1.3 : Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities. See more

19.01.2022 This week we had Anouks families visit with 2 of thier very tame chickens, Pinky Nouky Elsa and her Brunehilde. The chickens were cuddled, smooched and carried, feed spinach, taken for walks around the playground, climbed up and down the stairs to the slide and even inspected the childrens fruit and vegetable gardens, which Im sure looked very tasty to the chickens. The children then settled to listen to a gorgeous littlle story, one of Anouks favourite stories, "Whitney an...d Britney - Chicken Divas", read by Anouk and her Daddy. Pinky Nouky Elsa, Brunehilde and their friends Milly and Tilly layed 12 fresh eggs for the children, which the children will be using next week to make banana pancakes. Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities. Standard 6.2: Collaborative partnerships enhance childrens inclusion, learning and wellbeing. Element 6.2.2: Effective partnerships support childrens access, inclusion and participation in the program.

19.01.2022 During the months of June and July the children at the centre have been not just "learning" about the lifecycle of the Monarch Butterfly, but literally, "observing" its lifecycle right within their classrooms. This experience has seen the children follow the once tiny caterpillars through to beautiful butterflies, right here in our classroom. Once the butterflies emerged from thier cocoons, they spent a couple of days on their special plant, drying and strengthening thier delicate wings, before being ready for their release. There are still caterpillars and cocoons amongst the branches and leaves, that are yet to complete thier lifecycle, so we will continue to watch and learn.

19.01.2022 Book Week 2020 : Dear Zoo, we have a lion and an elephant, the elephant is big and the lion is fierce, but please can we keep them !!!

18.01.2022 Child Care Subsidy from 13 July 2020. Information for families about transition arrangements for the end of the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package.

18.01.2022 PACKING A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX. Life is hectic. Our busy, fast paced schedules often mean there are just not enough hours in the day. Finding time to shop for, prepare and pack nutritious, appealing lunches for our children can be a major challenge for many parents. Children can be fussy and coming up with new and interesting foods that arent full of sugar that wont get thrown in the bin can be tricky. But the importance of packing a healthy lunchbox is immeasurable. Children a...re more alert and focused when theyre fueled with healthy food. Higher levels of sustained concentration mean that children can more readily retain information and therefore learn. Whats in their lunchbox can make up to a third of their daily nutrients and provides all of the energy they need to get through an action packed day. https://www.woolworths.com.au///healthier-lunch-box-ideas See more

17.01.2022 This Wednesday 22nd July is Crazy Hair Day ... a day of fashion dos, mo-hawks, mullets, hairspray, gel, colour and hair bling. Its going to be crazy, let your hair down. The "Lefroys Little Curl" Hair Salon (minus the scissors of course) will be open for business.

17.01.2022 Number recognition is learning to identify and name numbers and it is one of the first things a kindergarten or pre-schooler will learn how to do. It is a complicated concept because it involves much more than being able to say a number name. Teaching number recognition includes teaching number names, writing and recognising digits, counting and matching numbers to quantity Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.2 Children develop a range of skills... and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. Quality Area 1 : Educational Program and Practice. Standard 1.1 : Program. The educational program enhances each childs learning and development. Element 1.1.3 : Program learning opportunities. All aspects of the program, including routines, are organised in ways that maximize opportunities for each childs learning.

17.01.2022 We asked the children what it was that they would like to plant in thier garden beds. Involving the children in thier own learning becomes more meaningful to them when they feel they have input.

16.01.2022 Today the Educators of Lefroy Road Child Care Center refreshed their First Aid skills and completed First Aid Training through CTAS Education. The course provided an excellent general grounding in first aid and enables us to perform appropriate first aid procedures and basic life support skills.

16.01.2022 Lefroy Road Child Care Centre Fb page has created a closed/private group, Lefroy Road CCC parents, solely for parents and guardians of children enrolled at the centre. If you are a parent/guardian of a child/children enrolled at the centre please send a request to join this group and you will be added. Dont miss out on whats happening at the Centre. Like and follow both pages. This page will cover :... - daily curriculums and activities from all rooms, - photos and stories, - National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework - Newsletters and communications from each room, and from admin/management, - updates and reminders, - policies and procedure, - events, incursions and excursions, - community and parent involvement, - health and wellness, - polls and surveys - ... and much more See more

15.01.2022 PYJAMA PARTY : Friday 17th July is National Pyjama Days. We invite the children to come along dressed in comfy and cozy pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns. We will be having banana pancakes and warm milo for morning tea. Wear your Pyjamas to support kids in care! National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite pair of PJs to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness for children in foster care.

15.01.2022 The Umbrella Song is one of our favourite Rainy Day Songs that we are learning at the moment and just perfect for making the most of a rainy day. It explores both the sounds and rhythm of the rain, and has lively actions as well. Children always love the idea of splashing in puddles in their wellies and putting their umbrellas up over their head. UMBRELLA SONG : Down come the rain drops SPLASH, SPLASH, SPLASH! (stamp feet on the splashes)... Lets run for cover, DASH, DASH, DASH! (run on the spot) Pitter patter, pitter patter, DRIP, DRIP, DROP! (clap hands in rhythm) Im under my umbrella till the raindrops STOP! (put up pretend umbrella) See more

14.01.2022 This morning, prior to our Campfire Lunch, the children had another introduction to Fire Safety. All the children listened intently, and proved thier readiness to participate in todays experience. Everyone was very eager and excited to share their stories about camping and campfires. I think we are all ready to safely sit around the warm and cozy fire to cook our lunch. Great listening boys and girls. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners 4.1 Child...ren develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Standard 1.1 : The educational program enhances each childs learning and development.

13.01.2022 Team work, working together to complete the puzzel. Great job.

12.01.2022 Crickey ... today we are celebrating Steve Irwin Day, so get those khakis on. Lets be Wildlife Warriors.

12.01.2022 Tomorrow is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. This years theme #EldersOfTomorrow highlights the uniqueness and importance of the knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and listening to children, the potential leaders of the future.

11.01.2022 Look at the two cuties. They spent the morning practicing thier new skills, zooming around the room with the walkers, cruising around the furniture and pulling themselves up to stand. Arent they so clever. Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity. 1.2 Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency.... Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Element 1.1.2 Each childs current knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

09.01.2022 Painting with toy cars is a fun art process and sensory experience for children. The car tyres make interesting patterns in the paint and children can learn about colour mixing as the cars move from one colour to another. Whether you use large construction site vehicles, small racing cars or even remote controlled cars kids are sure to love this activity. For even more fun, complete the activity by turning a large bowl of soapy water into a car wash.

08.01.2022 During Science Week we used baking soda and vinegar to create an awesome chemical reaction! Watch as it rapidly fizzes out over the container and the sand volcano. https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experimen/vinegarvolcano.html

06.01.2022 Ball play. The small sized sensory balls got a good work out from the babies in our Nursery room this morning. Some of the little toddlers showed off thier kicking skills.

06.01.2022 This morning the children and Educators of Lefroy Road Childcare Center had the privilege of hosting a morning tea for Josh Wilson MP, acknowledging Early Learning Matters week. The children were delighted to show Josh thier room and the educational environment currently set up in the Kindy Room. The children eagerly educated Josh about butterflies ... and as Josh learnt very quickly ... "they are not just butterflies, they are Monarch Butterflies" (Luke). Next we all gather...ed on the mat. Josh gifted Lefroy Road Childcare Center an Australian Flag and an Aboriginal Flag. The children had chosen a couple of songs they wanted to sing for Josh, so he bravely sat through sevral songs performed at varing tones, pitches and tempos. And then Josh entertained the children with his beanbag juggling. Before Josh had arrived the children had prepared platters of fruit, picklets and fairybread. Everyone enjoyed morning tea together. The Educators had the opportunity to speak with Josh about current industry topics. Following morning tea, the children took Josh outside especially to show him thier Vegetable Gardens. The children caught Josh up to speed on growing your own veggies. Josh kindly helped the children collect the green caterpillars from the broccoli and the kale.

06.01.2022 This week is National science Week 2020. The Educators have alot of experiments and experiences planned with the children. www.scienceweek.net.au/

06.01.2022 This lovely idea was forwarded to me by a community member who thought this gorgeous idea would tie in nicely with our Lifecycles curriculum that we have running at the moment. We are going to include this experience into our curriculum over the next couple of weeks. If you have any of these hard clear plastic CD covers that you no longer want ... we would gladly take them of your hands to use for this experience.

06.01.2022 These little learners from our Kindy Room are getting an introduction to early writing skills while building letter recognition with this "letter A" tracing worksheet. Drawing lines is an important prewriting skill and an essential first step in learning how to write letters, which is why this worksheet gives children plenty of practice tracing diagonal lines before having them trace an uppercase letter A. This type of activity also provides the children with the opportunity to practice thier pencil grip, hence gaining control over the pencil. Below is a link to other printable worksheets in this alphabet series. https://www.education.com//article/practice-tracing-a-prek/

05.01.2022 Extension on a Whale watching adventure. The whales are here. A very ecxited young toddler was eager to share his whale watching experidnce with his friends and his educators. His Mummy linked us to the fb page that showed us all the wonderful pictures of the whales frolicking around their charter boat in the waters off Dunsborough. "Can you make me whale" he asked the Educator. He helped the Educactor roll the playdough into a somewhat shape of an Orca, which he then built into his whale, adding " eyes", "a nose", and "finns". A friend soon joined him, building a Blue Whale, "I've seen whales aswell" he said.

05.01.2022 Butterfly prints by the very crafty Kindy.

04.01.2022 Our Campfire Lunch was a huge success, just check out these happy messy faces. Extending on from the childrens interest and Family Input on camping, today we had a Campfire Lunch. Sausages on a stick to make Hotdogs, and marshmellows to make gooey sticky Smores.

04.01.2022 Extending on the childrens current Camping interest we are having a campfire lunch with the children on Thursday 23rd July. Children will not require you to pack a lunch for them on this day as we will be cooking sausages over the camp fire with them for lunch. And whats a campfire without Marshmallows .... for dessert of course.

04.01.2022 Kindy tired thier hand at threading and sewing. Theu used wool to string together washed yoghurt screw-lids to create wibbly wobbly caterpillars. Reuse and Recycle.

04.01.2022 Over the school holidays many of our families went camping. They have all returned very excited about thier adventures and thier time out in the tents. To extend on thier current interest on camping we have set up a camp ground with a pretend firepit. Weve heard many exciting stories from the children about cooking sausages and marshmellows over thier campfires. Our Camp has all the modern conveniences and comforts of a real camp site. Comfy and cozy.

03.01.2022 Still on the theme of Life Cycles, extending on from our Butterfly experience, yesterday the Kindy children helped Angela refresh thier raised garden beds. They helped plant lettuce, kale, tomato, carrots, beetroot, snow peas, broadbeans, strawberries, two apple tree, and a colourful variety of flowers to attrack the bees.

03.01.2022 Cardboard Caterpillars from recycled paper hand-towel rolls. Reuse and Recycle.

03.01.2022 Dunbi the Owl, this book is based on a story told by Daisy Utemorrah of the Worora tribe to Aboriginal children living in Derby, Western Australia. The Educators read the story to the children, discussed it with the children, gave them the book and then provide the children with paints and the opportunity to interpret the story through paintin. This book is based on a story told by the Worora people to Aboriginal children living in Derby, Western Australia. ... This story from the Dreamtime tells a creation myth in which the children tease and torment the first owl, and are punished by a flood caused by Wanalirri. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of her story. She said, "I used to live with my parents in a humpy house. My Grandmother, my aunties and even my Grandpa told me stories from the Dreamtime. I kept the stories till I was old enough to tell children. We want to share our stories with all children so they learn what Aborigines used to do." Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world 2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation. 2.2 Children respond to diversity with respect. Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Standard 1.1 The educational program enhances each childs learning and development. Element 1.1.1Curriculum decision-making contributes to each childs learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators.