Back to Term 3: learning about emotions and kindness

Term 3 is here. Our 3 to 6 year olds settled back into routine and spent the week learning about feelings, kindness and looking after their minds and bodies. Here is what the week of 20 to 24 July looked like.

Welcome back

Some of our children took part in developmental checks with allied health professionals this week. They were brave, listened carefully and tried every activity with confidence.

We also welcomed Miss Yolanda, who is joining our room while Miss Laila takes some well-deserved leave.

Learning about emotions

We focused on emotional security and understanding how others feel. Through playdough, icing clay and sensory play, children talked about different feelings and what helps them feel calm and safe.

Kindness and friendship

At group time we talked about kind actions and how they make happy hearts. Outside, the sandpit kitchen was a favourite, with children creating and cooking together and sharing ideas.

Healthy minds and bodies

On a sunny Thursday the children danced to music to support their physical development, then explored a prehistoric sensory play activity before group learning.

Free speech and language screening

Kairos Speech Therapy offered speech and language screening for children aged 2 and over. Early checks help families know if any extra support could help before school.

Try this at home

• Make faces in the mirror together: happy, sad, surprised, cross. Name each feeling.
• Ask your child, “What is one kind thing you did today?”
• Have a dance break after dinner.

Visit Sophie’s Cottage

Sophie’s Cottage Kindergarten is a small, family-run preschool for children aged 3 to 6 at 9 Sophie Street, Telopea, open 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Families join us from Dundas, Telopea and the suburbs around us.

Most families with a 4-year-old coming 3 days a week pay $0 to $60 a week after government funding. Check your cost with our fees calculator, or book a tour to see our School Readiness Program in action.