At Happy Sprouts we make every effort to support the unique needs of each child entrusted into our care. Our professional and committed staff accomplish this by offering a loving, safe, supportive, environment which supports each child’s learning and development.
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Happy sprouts learning environments are welcoming, caring, safe, supportive and stimulating for children
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Play is how children learn and interact with the world around them. This is why the happy sprouts curriculum has been carefully curated to encourage play that motivates children to take on new experiences, including taking well considered risks. These experiences inspire each child to think creatively, use their imagination, problem-solve and experiment with emerging ideas and interests through trial and error.
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Amazing Childcare!! Wonderful educators everything went smoothly with enrolment considering it is a new centre. Beautiful and clean every day I walk in there and my daughter absolutely loves it! So happy I found a great centre so close to home with genuine educators and management that care for the children and families. Highly recommend!!
Amazing new childcare centre with a wonderful natural yard, spacious and clean rooms. Staff have been so amazing as I was so worried about leaving my child. They are excellent with communication and making me feel at easy. A big thank you to all the amazing staff, I see that you go over and beyond, and I thank you. Keep it up
Very vice and calm enviroment , The director Kiera, Karen and the owner are so friendly and kind , The room leaders and educators are loving and amazing ,As soon as i spoke to the educators in my childrens rooms, my anxiety went away , im so happy my children are happy and well looked after
We believe in providing children with the highest quality of care allowing each and every child to reach their fullest potential, by providing a caring, safe, supportive, warm, and stimulating learning environment in our state-of-the-art child care centre
Outdoor Play 🚲 🥎 🕺 💃
Today the Kinders enjoyed some outdoor play getting their bodies moving and enjoying their time with their peers! Below are some photos of their beautiful faces! ❤️
The very hungry caterpillar
This afternoon educator read a book called the hungry caterpillar the children were helping count all the pieces of fruit the caterpillar ate.
The children enjoyed calling out the names of the food the caterpillar ate.
The children also enjoyed playing in home corner making toast and making cups of tea for the educator’s.
Being read to provides comfort for children, improving their concentration and focus. Being read to gives children knowledge to understand and talk about the world around them. When children understand what is being read this helps them understand how words, phrases and sentences are put together.
Sports program
Children Enhance Ball Skills through Throwing and Catching experiences.
During this morning's sports program, the children focused on enhancing their ball skills, specifically working on coordination through the activities of throwing and catching. They were tasked with aiming to throw the ball through a hoop, which was held up by Coach Karl. This exercise not only served to refine their gross motor skills but also engaged their fine motor abilities as they controlled the small muscles in their hands and fingers for precise movements. This experience is part of their broader school readiness skills development.
Reflection:
Today's session effectively highlights a supportive learning environment under the Reggio Emilia approach, which views the physical space and interactions within it as integral to children's learning. The tasks of throwing and catching are instrumental in developing children's gross motor skills, important for their overall physical development and coordination. The precision required to aim and throw the ball through the hoop also facilitates the enhancement of fine motor skills. This particular activity aligns with the VEYLDF's Outcome 3: "Children have a strong sense of wellbeing," as it promotes physical health and coordination, and Outcome 4: "Children are confident and involved learners," by encouraging active participation and persistence in a challenging task.
Integrating LEGO & S.T.E.M
Premiere story: Sebastian lives in a hat.
Integrating Lego and Visual Books for STEM Learning in Children.
the children have shown an increasing interest in engaging with Lego as a creative construction resource. In response, we introduced visual books at their table to support and inspire their construction projects. These books contain images that connect Lego building with pattern recognition, aiming to foster STEM-related skills such as problem-solving and spatial reasoning. The children used the visuals to integrate and expand upon their ideas and theories, actively discussing and manipulating Lego pieces to replicate or innovate on the patterns observed.
Reflection:
The engagement with Lego and pattern-focused visual books reflects the Reggio Emilia philosophy by utilizing the environment to enhance learning through self-directed exploration and expression. By manipulating Lego pieces to create various structures, the children demonstrated advanced spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills, key components of STEM education. This activity aligns with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), particularly Outcome 4, which supports children as confident and involved learners. As they experiment with design and structure, they are not only learning to recognize patterns but also to express their understanding and hypotheses, which enriches their cognitive flexibility and creativity.
Where to go
1. Advanced Building Challenges: Introduce more complex building challenges that require the children to follow specific patterns or create symmetrical structures, which will enhance their understanding of geometry and spatial relationships.
2. Integration with Mathematics: Plan activities that integrate counting and measurements with their Lego constructions, such as calculating the number of blocks needed to replicate a structure from the visual books.
3. Collaborative Projects: Organize group projects where children can collaborate to build larger structures. This will not only develop their social skills but also encourage the exchange of ideas and strategies among peers, further enhancing their learning.
