Lindisfarne has an Early Learning Centre (ELC) which includes Preschool and Kindergarten. Children turning 4 by the 30 April are eligible to attend either the full or part time Preschool program.
Philosophy of the Early Learning Centre
The ELC philosophy is based upon current best practice research that acknowledges and promotes child initiated play based learning opportunities.
What will I see my child doing?
Exploratory Play - sand and water play, cooking, computers and gardening.
Constructive Play - Lego, blocks, boxes, craft, collage, puzzles, playdough and painting.
Dramatic Play - home corner, shops, hospitals, vets, puppets and dress ups.
Games with Rules - simple board games, bingo, pass the parcel and Simon Says.
Physical Play - obstacle course, outdoor games, sandpit, dancing, motor program and PE.
Language Play - singing, rhyming, book corner, drawing / writing centres, special workbooks, talk ing, morning talks, french, music and library.
What will I see the teacher doing?
Singing
Playing
Dancing
Cooking
Storytelling
Laughing
Listening
Talking
Observing
Playground facilitation / supervision
Planning
Talking with parents
Talking with each other
Writing in diaries
Learning (professional development)
Developing student portfolios
Organising excursions and special visitors
An opportunity to experience a playful journey into literacy. . . one that is exciting, positive and meaningful.
