Oaklands Childcare and Kindergarten

It’s been an EKKA kind of week at Oaklands! 🎡🐮🎨

From our farm animal visitors to face painting, dress-ups and plenty of EKKA-inspired fun, our children have had such a wonderful week exploring, playing and making memories together. 💛

Safe to say, we brought a little bit of the EKKA magic right here to Oaklands! ✨

🎡🤠 THE EKKA IS COMING TO OAKLANDS! 🐮🎨
Tomorrow we’re bringing a little bit of EKKA magic to Oaklands!
🐐 Farm animals
🎨 Face painting
🎡 EKKA fun & activities
🤠 Dress-ups encouraged
☔️ And rain or shine… WE’RE ON!

9:00am–11:00am

We can’t wait to see our little cowboys, cowgirls, farmers and farm animals ready for a morning of EKKA fun! 🐮🐴🤠

🦷 Healthy smiles start early! 🪥✨

This week, our little learners have been exploring healthy teeth and dental care — learning why we brush our teeth, how we keep them clean and the importance of looking after our smiles.

Through group discussions and hands-on play, the children had lots of fun practising their brushing skills and exploring healthy habits in a way that was meaningful and engaging.

Big learning through little everyday moments. 💛

Our amazing team swapped their uniforms for their comfiest PJs today to celebrate Pyjama Day! 💤💙

Learning Beyond the Classroom ☀️

Our outdoor learning spaces provide endless opportunities for children to connect, collaborate, and explore.

From sharing ideas during group discussions to recreating Indigenous-inspired symbols with chalk, the children developed confidence, communication skills, and a sense of belonging while learning together in the fresh air.

Every moment outdoors becomes an opportunity to learn through play.

Hands-On Learning Inspired by Nature 🎨🌿

Learning comes alive when children can explore with all of their senses.

Using natural materials, paint, and Australian animal figurines, our children experimented with colours, textures, and patterns while expressing their creativity through open-ended art.

Experiences like these encourage imagination, strengthen fine motor skills, and invite children to connect with nature through play.

The team is all dressed up and ready to celebrate Bastille Day! 🇫🇷✨