Junior Kindy Group

2.6 years to 3.6 years

Junior Kindy Group – Room Routine

6:30am Centre opens - Indoor / Outdoor play
9:20am Pack up/Morning Group Time
9:30am Morning Tea
9:45am Inside activities - planned and spontaneous
11:15am Pack up/Group Time
12:00pm Rest Time
2:00pm Quiet Activities
2:30pm Afternoon Tea
1:00pm Table Activities
2:00pm Group Time (IWB/Story Time/Dance/Music)
2:30pm Afternoon Tea
2:45pm Inside/Outside Play and Activities
6:30pm Centre Closes
   

This is only a guide and is flexible to children’s needs and interests.

Junior Kindy Group – Short Term Goals

  • To have children feel safe and secure - Educator's will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment; ensuring care is given to build a bond with each child.
  • To guide children in learning to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect; by role playing, modelling and with group discussions.
  • To help the children develop their identity and a sense of belonging to the group. Educators will assist them to integrate into group play; encourage them to freely choose who they want to play with and be confident in their participation.
  • To support the children in becoming strong in their social and emotional wellbeing.

 

Junior Kindy Group – Long Term Goals

  • Enhance children's independance and self-help skills - Educator's will support their learning.
  • To become socially responsible and show respect for the environment they are in.
  • Developing the children in all areas of the 5 outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework that guides us.