Little Zebra Gracemere in Gracemere, Queensland | Childcare service

Little Zebra Gracemere

Locality: Gracemere, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4848 6139

Address: 6 John Street 4702 Gracemere, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.littlezebra.com.au/gracemere

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25.01.2022 Over the past week the School Age children embarked on creating a wonderful gift for the special men in their lives. Extending their fine motor skills through a life skill of learning to hammer nails, the children painted their wood. Choose their design and hammered the nails in. Once this was complete they used wool or twine to weave around thr nails to complete their message. The children enjoyed this experience so much they have already decided to do personalised name pl...aques of their own during the school holidays. MTOP outcomes: 3.2- Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. 4.1- Children develop dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 4.4- Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials.

25.01.2022 Happy Monday everybody. This week let’s celebrate the wonderful person that is you!

23.01.2022 Genes for Jeans Day - 7.08.20 This national event supports Children's Medical Research Institute and helps find cures for children's genetic diseases. Last week, the whole centre celebrated Jeans for Genes Day and we all got to wear our jeans. As part of our activity for this event; the Junior Kindy children had our very own pair of jeans to decorate. We used very sparkles sequences, stickers of smiley faces, paper patterns and stares. Being very cleaver we got to glue our p...retty things on our jeans one by one, we had to practise using our patience and turn taking. They did indeed look lovely. EYLF outcomes: 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. 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

20.01.2022 Today, our Toddlers enhanced their curiosity in Leaf threading activity. The children had fun while they developed small muscle control, strength in their fingers, concentration and hand eye coordination in threading the yarn with hair pins into cut out paper straws and leaves. The children used variety of techniques and mathematical skills to problem solve. The children gain confidence and develop independence by manipulating an objects based on their understanding. The ch...ildren also show confidence in our paper cutting activity using scissors and paper and enhance fine motor skills in our writing skills experience. EYLF outcomes: 2.4 Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment. 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.

19.01.2022 Our fun-filled Vacation Care Program is back and is packed full of exciting activities to keep your child entertained and having fun these school holidays! Bookings are filling fast. Call us on 4848 6139 to secure your child's place. Casual bookings are welcome.

19.01.2022 A friendly reminder to all. Don’t forget to complete your 2021 Continuing Enrolment Form. Click on the link below and complete the online form advising us of your education and care needs for 2021. https://form.jotform.com/202551537228857

19.01.2022 Ahoy there me hearties! Talk Like a Pirate Day is nationally recognised as the major fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Support. To find out more about this wonderful cause and see how you can help, click the link below: https://talklikeapirateday.com.au

18.01.2022 It is so important to consider children’s mental health in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. This fantastic podcast by Emerging Minds, has been designed to assist parents help their children’s mental health at this time. https://emergingminds.com.au//childrens-mental-health-dur/

17.01.2022 September is Save the Koala Month. Click the link below for a free downloadable koala mask, that your child can make and wear as they learn about these cute and cuddly animals. https://mothernatured.com/animal/free-koala-mask-printable/

15.01.2022 National Science week - Nursery Today in the Nursery the children explored sensory bags. We poured the primary colours; red, blue and yellow into each bag and sealed them, we then taped them to the table or floor. The children moved the paint around with their fingers, causing the paint to mix together and create a new colour. Sensory bags allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging many of their senses. The children use their fine motor ski...lls to push the paint around to create different patterns and colours. EYLF outcomes: 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supported. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

15.01.2022 To continue on with our gardening, the Nursery children looked at different ways to beautify our outdoor area besides plants. Today we created some sun catchers with some CD's. The children spread glue across the surface of the disc and then with the help of Miss Nita we sprinkled some confetti over the glue. Once they have dried we will hang them in the outdoor area for the sun to catch and dance light around.... EYLF outcomes: 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

15.01.2022 Celebrate Astronomy Day by helping your little one craft playdough planets! Mercury, Venus, Earth, MarsThis easy to follow video from Kidspot will take you through all the steps you need to make your solar system masterpiece! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9If91E1Vqc

14.01.2022 Today we have released our 2021 Continuing Enrolment Campaign. Please check your email or click on the link below to complete the online form advising us of your education and care needs for 2021! https://form.jotform.com/202551537228857

14.01.2022 Along with shape recognition, color recognition is an important step in cognitive development for children. It plays a part in object recognition, and helps a child develop the descriptive language skills that will ensure clear communication. On Friday, Junior Kindy did our final day of yellow for the week. We all participated in a yellow sensory, tasting and painting activity. Miss Allison and Miss Ravy cut some corn cobs up for our friends to taste, some of us really l...oved the sweet corn while some of us were a bit unsure. After we finished tasting our corn well that’s when the fun begun, we got to paint with our corn cobs. We dipped it into yellow paint and rolled and stamped it onto the paper leaving little yellow holes everywhere. EYLF outcomes: 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supporte 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. 4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

13.01.2022 A few weeks ago the Nursery children created grass heads and over the past few weeks have helped water and observe their growth. The children enjoy using their sense of touch to feel the grass. Through this continuous experience they have learnt to be gentle when caring for plants as well as observing the world around them. EYLF outcomes: ... 2.4 Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes. See more

13.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day, a special day to remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK?. This year’s theme is There’s more to say after R U OK? Start a conversation with somebody in your life and find out if they are okay a simple conversation could mean so much to somebody who is struggling. Find out more at https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

13.01.2022 The Toddler children enhanced their fine motor skills, hand eye coordination and creative imagination in creating a pink flower made of mini patty pan. The children enjoyed learning using their senses and curiosity, using their fingers to push the patty pan onto the glue. They all had a great time developing their fine motor skills, physical development and social skills. ... EYLF outcomes: 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

11.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. To celebrate this day the Kindergarten children created some artwork for all the teachers of the service saying ‘R U Okay?’ and personally delivering this to the educators of the classrooms. EYLF Outcomes:... 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supported. 1.4 Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect. 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing. See more

11.01.2022 Playgrounds are so much fun for children, and they also have many cognitive, physical, and social benefits too. Click on the link below to read some great tips on how to keep children safe while they are having fun at the playground. http://nsw.childsafetyhub.com.au/outdoor-safety-playground/

11.01.2022 August is MS Readathon month. This month inspire a love of reading in your child and support a wonderful cause at the same time. Visit www.msreadathon.org.au/home to find out more. We’d love to know what books your child is reading this month! Share them with us in the comments below.

10.01.2022 Today in the Kindergarten room we made watermelon sun catchers. We went through the steps to create the sun catcher together, explaining each step along the way. All of the children listened carefully and were able to follow each step; placing 2 scoops of hair gel into the zip lock bag, adding 2-3 drops of red food colouring and some black seeds, before zipping up the bag and adding tape to secure it shut. Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline Communication - Exploring and Expanding Language

10.01.2022 Yesterday, we celebrate all the amazing contributions our Educators make each day! Personalised water bottles, Zebra scrunchies, thank you cookies and a special luncheon were given to each Educator; our way of thanking each Educator for all the wonderful contributions made to our service. Thank you to our families for their support, generosity and kind words over the past few days! Your support means the world to us. ... #LoveMyECE #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay

09.01.2022 Today on Remembrance Day, we acknowledge, honour, and remember the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

08.01.2022 Happy long weekend everybody! Just a reminder that our centre is closed tomorrow and will be open again on Monday as normal. Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend!

08.01.2022 World Kindness Day Let’s celebrate the power of kindness and the impact a simple act of kindness can make in somebody’s day.

08.01.2022 We love our wonderful Educators! Today is Early Childhood Educators' Day, a special day to celebrate our Educators. Our Educators are the heart and soul of our centre and we thank you all from the bottom of our heart for your dedication and wonderful contribution to the wellbeing and healthy development of the children at our centre. Thank you for inspiring us every day, and for your incredible support throughout this challenging year. Write a special comment to our Educators in the comment section below.

08.01.2022 Check out what's happening at our centre in September!

07.01.2022 It's almost time for the school holidays, and our Vacation Care Program is here to keep your child entertained and having lots of fun! Visit www.littlezebra.com.au/gracemere-vacation-care/ to view our full program, and phone us on 4848 6139 to secure your child's place. Casual bookings are welcome.

06.01.2022 Extending on their interests in Prekindy of hair dressing and make up. Over the weekend Miss Natalya completed a DIY on our beauty stations. This was a very big hit with the PreKindy children with all the children exploring the new area of the room over the past 2 days. The children took in turns in styling and and colouring each other’s hair and make up. Even Miss Chenoa got invited to get her hair straightened. If you have any loose parts or unwanted beauty materials we would love the extend this area. We are specifically looking for old hair dresser manicans.

06.01.2022 Recently the Junior Kindy children have become very interested in Miss Ravy’s culture. Today the children explored the Indian National Flag which has 3 main colours. All colours are in equal proportion. The three colours stand for peace, purity, and power. Saffron colour, which stands for valour, courage and the spirit of sacrifice. The white colour represents peace, purity, truth, and honesty. The dark green colour at the bottom stands for growth, agriculture, and prosperi...ty. It has 24 spoked wheels Ashoka Chakra in middle in blue colour and it stands for dharma. The children enjoyed exploring the colours of the flag using a stimulant of the flag to create their own representation. EYLF outcomes: 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. 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.

06.01.2022 It’s officially National Science Week! Have fun exploring the world of science with your child by testing out this awesome exploding volcano experiment. https://www.kidspot.com.au//819bde026a618398cf298847739d4f

06.01.2022 Each educator here at Little Zebra Gracemere is unique and come with their own unique philosophy and approach to education and learning. Introducing Miss Michelle, our Centre Cook. Michelle is excited to bring the children wonderfully healthy meals each day. Congratulations to Miss Michelle on her wedding last week. We look forward to her return in a few weeks.

05.01.2022 You're one in a Minion Dad! We've found the perfect cheesy cards to make for Dad this Father's Day. Share your ideas for funny Father's Day cards in the comments below. https://www.craftymorning.com/creative-fathers-day-cards-k/

04.01.2022 This Wednesday 2nd September we will be celebrating our wonderful educator's along with the rest of the nation for Early Childhood Educator's Day. We truly appreciate the compassion, dedication, and drive that our educators at Little Zebra Gracemere have for children's growth and development. This day is a chance to say thank you to Australia’s Early Childhood Educators on a very personal level by service operators, families, and their children, as well as collectively at t...he national level. We invite our families to write a personalised appreciation note for our educators as you enter the foyer this afternoon or tomorrow.

04.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day! Show Dad how much you love him today by making him some yummy cinnamon and banana pancakes! Click on the link below for the easy to follow and super delicious recipe! https://www.kidspot.com.au//banana-cinnamon-panc/7zq2ht5l

03.01.2022 Today the Pre-kindy children had a little surprise from one of our very special families donating hair dressing manikins and all sorts of brushes and combs for doing styling on hair. The pre-kindy children worked together on styling and brushing the manikins hair to create new and exciting styles. The Pre-Kindy children showed create confidence and care towards this experience by using the brushes with a gentle manner and having conversations with their friends at the tabl...e while they all took it in turns in styling the manikins. EYLF outcomes: 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. 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

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03.01.2022 This week is Food Safety Week, and it's a great time to refresh ourselves on keeping our children’s lunchboxes safe from the risk of food poisoning. Find out more at https://foodsafety.asn.au/lunchbox-safety/

02.01.2022 Last week the children have been learning about colours and what happens when we mix two colours together. We used our knowledge of colour mixing and put red and blue into milk then dropped bubble liquid/dishwashing liquid into the mixture. The children watched on as the colours started to spread out onto the plate, and the colours started to mix together. This was followed up with a red and blue butterfly finger painting allowing the children to mix the 2 colours with their... own hands. EYLF Outcomes: 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supported. 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes.

01.01.2022 The Wiggles are here to help us celebrate the first day of Spring with their special Springtime song! https://youtu.be/C5osQEY1iqk