Goodstart Early Learning Brighton - Brighton Road

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Happy Father's Day to all the awesome dads! We really appreciate all that you do. We held a delicious "drop in and gra...
03/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the awesome dads! We really appreciate all that you do. We held a delicious "drop in and grab" morning tea this morning. It was a great success with some very happy Daddys!

To celebrate Book Week each room has decorated their room door with their favourite book. The children were supported t...
27/08/2026

To celebrate Book Week each room has decorated their room door with their favourite book. The children were supported to create some artwork based on a book they love to read together. Each room did a fabulous job, don't the doors look great?

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.Earlier...
26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

☀️The toddlers explored a colourful measuring tuff tray. The educator provided different-sized measuring cups, spoons, d...
21/08/2026

☀️The toddlers explored a colourful measuring tuff tray. The educator provided different-sized measuring cups, spoons, droppers and containers filled with colourful water. The children carefully scooped, squeezed, poured and transferred the water between the containers. Together, we counted how many scoops were needed to fill each cup and discussed which cup held more or less water. The children watched with curiosity as the water levels changed.
Learning analysis:
This experience supported the children’s early mathematical understanding of counting, size, volume and comparison. Using the droppers and measuring tools also strengthened their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The children developed concentration, problem-solving skills and new words such as “full,” “empty,” “more” and “less” through playful exploration.

The Nursery had an under-the-sea sensory play experience. The children showed curiosity and interest as they explored a ...
21/08/2026

The Nursery had an under-the-sea sensory play experience. The children showed curiosity and interest as they explored a tray containing water, sand, mirror, sea creatures, shells and pouring containers. They used their hands to touch and scoop the sand and water, noticing the different textures and sensations. The child experimented with filling and emptying the containers, pouring water from one container to another and watching the water flow. They also explored the sand by picking it up, transferring it between containers, and allowing it to fall through their fingers.

The preschool children were fortunate to have a CAFHS nurse visit the Centre to talk about the importance of hand washin...
20/08/2026

The preschool children were fortunate to have a CAFHS nurse visit the Centre to talk about the importance of hand washing and dental hygiene. The children participated in two different groups and were encouraged to share their knowledge and understanding of healthy hygiene practices.
During the hand-washing experience, the children had pretend germs placed on their hands. They used a special light to see the germs and then demonstrated their hand-washing skills by washing their hands thoroughly to remove them. The children were engaged in the experience and did a fantastic job showing their understanding of how to wash their hands properly.
The dental hygiene experience involved the children brushing “dirty” teeth on a picture. The nurse asked questions about dental hygiene, including how many times a day we should brush our teeth and how long we should brush for. The children enthusiastically shared their ideas and practised their tooth-brushing skills.
It was a fun and informative learning experience that supported the children’s understanding of personal hygiene and healthy habits.

The preschool children participated in an engaging literacy experience focused on recognising and matching uppercase and...
18/08/2026

The preschool children participated in an engaging literacy experience focused on recognising and matching uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. The children observed a visual alphabet chart displaying both uppercase and lowercase letters. They were then provided with lowercase alphabet pebbles and encouraged to identify and match each lowercase letter to its corresponding uppercase letter on the chart.
The children demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm as they explored the letters and worked to identify matching pairs. Some children confidently recognised familiar letters and were able to make matches independently, while others used the visual chart and peer support to assist them. The experience encouraged children to develop their letter recognition, visual discrimination, concentration, and understanding that uppercase and lowercase letters represent the same letter.
The children were supported through questioning and encouragement, with educators prompting them to look closely at the shapes of the letters and identify similarities between uppercase and lowercase forms.

Nursery children explored different sounds, textures while creating their own music with a selection of boxes and drums....
18/08/2026

Nursery children explored different sounds, textures while creating their own music with a selection of boxes and drums. Children developing fine and gross motor skills as they hit, tap, and manipulate the instruments. This was a great group experience as it fostered sharing, turn taking, cooperative play, social interactions and communication skills.
Children showing excellent hand eye coordination as they manipulated the sticks on their chosen instrument creating their own music.

EYLF Learning Outcomes 1.2, 4.1 & 4.2

Learning Safety Together👷🦺Today the toddlers enjoyed a hands-on safety learning experience. Educators placed all the saf...
17/08/2026

Learning Safety Together👷🦺

Today the toddlers enjoyed a hands-on safety learning experience. Educators placed all the safety picture cards into a basket and invited the children to choose one card at a time. The children looked carefully at each picture and were encouraged to decide whether it belonged on the “Safe Choices” side or the “Unsafe Choices” side of the board. Together, we talked about safe actions such as wearing a hat, washing hands, sitting down to eat, sitting properly on chairs and cleaning up toys.
This experience supported children’s understanding of safety, wellbeing and making positive choices. By using real pictures and active participation, children were able to connect safety rules with their everyday routines. They practiced problem-solving, listening, turn-taking and language skills while learning how their actions can keep themselves and their friends safe.

Setting up and exploring the "Insect light table"Junior Preschool children initiated the idea of creating a bug explorat...
14/08/2026

Setting up and exploring the "Insect light table"

Junior Preschool children initiated the idea of creating a bug exploration area at the light table. Together, we collaborated to set up the space, beginning with insect figures and visual resources on the light table. As the activity developed, more children enthusiastically joined in, working cooperatively to contribute to the setup.
The children were actively involved in making decisions about the learning environment. They selected which insect visuals they would like to display on the wall and shared their ideas for bug-themed activities they would like to explore next week as an extension of their learning.

The children's interests included:
dragonfly, spider, ant, and scorpion 🦂
caterpillar, fly, and centipede
ladybird 🐞
slugs and snails 🐌 : Are they the same?
butterfly 🦋
beetle
This collaborative experience encouraged children's agency, decision-making, communication, and teamwork while supporting their growing curiosity about insects and the natural world.

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444 Brighton Road
Adelaide, SA
5048

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Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
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Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

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