Imagine a world where the lines were harsh and unyielding, the textures were consistent and variation is unheard of. Does it inspire you? Now imagine a place where the carpet changes every day, the ceiling is a myriad of different colours, light, shadow and movement. The feelings and movement completely surround you, sometimes breezy, sometimes […]
Gumnut Gardens featured in Kinderling podcast
Gumnut Gardens is proud to be featured in the Kinderling podcast in an episode focusing on Bush Kindy. Kinderling, as you may know, is: “Family radio made for kids and their grown-ups” Listen to Kinderling’s reporter Shevonne as she takes us all on a Bush Kindy experience at Gumnut Gardens Find out more about […]
At the park – Bush Kindy
In the five months I have been at Gumnut Gardens I have only been to ‘bush kindy’ a few times. I have been this morning. WOW. What a fantastic, fun time with so many learning opportunities. The following is a summary of the children’s learning. I have chosen to document the learning in this format […]
Disposition to Learn – Making the Transition to School
How does a teacher with a commitment to the emergent curriculum respond to parent queries about school readiness programs? For Kurralee Children’s Centre Manager and IEU Member Jenny Green, describing what it means to be “in a disposition to learn” has started a broader dialogue.