TG's Child Care and Preschool, Samuelson Cr, Armidale

🌱 At TG’s, nature is more than an environment. It is a teacher.

That is TG’s Way, where Respect and Compassion help children develop curiosity, responsibility, and a connection to the world around them.

A fallen leaf sparks questions.
A compost bin teaches sustainability.
Recycling becomes a daily habit.

TG’s Educators intentionally observe children developing curiosity, environmental awareness, and confidence that their actions can make a difference.

What often surprises families is how quickly children bring these habits home, sharing with them about recycling, caring for gardens, and respecting the environment.

This is Playing is Learning for Life, where children learn to become thoughtful stewards of our planet's future.

🐛 EYLF Alignment:
Children develop confidence as learners, connect with their world, and contribute to caring for their environment and community.

🪺 NQS Alignment:
• NQS 3: Sustainability and environmental awareness through everyday experiences
• NQS 2: Supporting children's wellbeing through active engagement with their environment

🌟 Welcome Rachel to the TG’s Team! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Rachel, who has joined our HERO’s Team!

Rachel will be helping across all of our rooms, so you’ll be seeing her around throughout the centre. Please make sure to say hello and give her a warm welcome when you meet her! 👋😊

Rachel is currently working towards her Certificate III, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of our team as she continues her learning and professional journey.

Welcome aboard, Rachel! We’re so happy to have you with us. 🎉

🦋 Discover What’s Been Happening at TG’s Armidale

There has been plenty of learning, laughter, and discovery happening at TG’s Armidale this month. 🌷🌱🐝

From meaningful play experiences and growing confidence to the everyday moments that help children build lifelong skills, our June Newsletter shares how TG’s Way comes to life through relationships, play, and purposeful learning.

As a family-owned early learning community, we are proud to support children as they learn, grow, and thrive through experiences that nurture confidence, curiosity, belonging, and wellbeing.

See what our children, families, and educators have been up to this month and discover how Playing is Learning for Life at TG’s Armidale.

📖 Read the June Newsletter:
https://www.tgschildcare.com.au/post/tgs-child-care-armidale-june-2026-newsletter

TG's Child Care Armidale June 2026 Newsletter | Nature, Community & Learning Through Play | TG's Child Care Discover how children at TG's Child Care explored nature, connected with their community, celebrated special events, and developed confidence through play-based learning during June 2026.

At TG’s, health and wellbeing are woven into everyday experiences.

That is TG’s Way, where Respect and Compassion help children build confidence, independence, and healthy habits through active play.

Across our family-owned regional centres, children spend time in thoughtfully designed gardens and outdoor environments that encourage movement, exploration, and discovery.

TG’s Educators intentionally observe:
• growing coordination, balance, and physical confidence
• children developing awareness of their own capabilities
• increasing independence as they make decisions and navigate challenges

These experiences support more than physical development. They help children build confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and a positive sense of wellbeing.

Families often tell us they notice their children becoming more active, capable, and confident in everyday life.

This is Playing is Learning for Life, where outdoor experiences help lay the foundations for healthy bodies, healthy minds, and lifelong wellbeing.

🐣 EYLF Alignment:
Children develop a strong sense of wellbeing, confidence, and agency through active participation in their environment.

🌷 NQS Alignment:
• NQS 2: Children's health, safety, and wellbeing are actively supported
• NQS 3: Physical environments promote exploration, movement, and learning

“When challenges come up, I always ask: how do we turn this into an opportunity to learn and grow? That’s the TG’s Way.” – Gayle Kee, Owner & General Manager

🌈 Learn more about The TG's Way: https://www.tgschildcare.com.au/tgs-way

At TG’s, children are not protected from every challenge.

They are supported through them. That is TG’s Way, where Respect and Compassion help children build confidence through real experiences in nature.

Whether balancing on logs, climbing over uneven ground, or exploring new environments during beach and bush kindy adventures, children are given opportunities to assess risk, make decisions, and develop trust in their own abilities.

TG’s Educators intentionally observe:
• growing confidence when children attempt something new
• resilience when things don't go to plan the first time
• problem-solving as children navigate challenges independently or with friends

Families often tell us they notice the difference. Children begin taking on new challenges with greater confidence, persistence, and self-belief.

This is Playing is Learning for Life, where outdoor experiences help children develop the resilience, confidence, and body awareness they will carry into school and beyond.

🌸 EYLF Alignment:
Children develop a strong sense of wellbeing, confidence, and agency through active engagement with their environment.

🦋 NQS Alignment:
• NQS 3: Environments that support exploration, challenge, and learning
• NQS 2: Children's health, safety, and wellbeing supported through appropriate risk-taking and physical development

🌿✨ June at TG's Child Care ✨🌿

At TG's, Playing is Learning for Life isn't just something we say — it's something children experience every day.

This month, our children explored nature, connected with their local communities, celebrated important events, built new friendships, and developed confidence through meaningful play and real-world learning experiences.

From community excursions and nature adventures to ANZAC Day commemorations, the Armidale Autumn Festival, and exciting discoveries across our learning environments, June has been filled with moments that nurture curiosity, resilience, belonging, and growth.

We are also incredibly proud of our educators who continue to invest in their professional development, helping us provide the highest quality care and education for every child.

Take a look at what our children, families and educators have been up to throughout June.

📖 Read the June Newsletter:
https://www.tgschildcare.com.au/post/tgs-child-care-june-2026-newsletter

TG’s Child Care June 2026 Newsletter | Nature, Community & Learning Through Play | TG's Child Care Discover how children at TG's Child Care explored nature, connected with their community, celebrated special events, and developed confidence through play-based learning during June 2026.

🦒✈️ TG’s Way News Flash! ✈️🦒

It looks like our favourite giraffe has finally decided that walking is just too slow… so it’s catching a flight instead! 😄

At TG’s, we know children’s imaginations can take them anywhere. One moment they’re exploring the garden, the next they’re flying across the world with a giraffe co-pilot! 🌏✨

Through play, storytelling, and creative thinking, children learn that there are no limits to where curiosity can take them. After all, Playing is Learning for Life.

🧡 Question for our TG’s families:
Where do you think our giraffe is flying to today? Tell us in the comments! 👇

TG's Newsletter has been released. Check your email for the digital version or find a hard copy in the foyer.

🎈 “We don’t just watch play, we join in — guiding, encouraging, and keeping children safe as they discover the world around them.” – Gayle Kee, Owner & General Manager