Goodstart Early Learning Hoppers Crossing - Heaths Road

As part of our learning during Reconciliation Week, our children explored creative experiences inspired by storytelling, symbols, patterns, and connection to Country. Through our snake painting experience, children used dots, patterns, and colour to represent movement, nature, and storytelling in a respectful and age-appropriate way.

Our kinder children explored cutting and pasting, which supports so many important learning outcomes. Through using scissors and glue, children develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and confidence. It also encourages creativity, problem-solving, and independence as they make choices and create their own masterpieces. Learning through play can often look simple, but there is so much valuable development happening behind the scenes!

The children worked together to create a rainbow with the support of their teachers. They explored the colours of the rainbow and matched each colour with its written word, supporting early literacy and colour recognition in a hands-on and engaging way.

This experience encouraged the children to develop their cognitive skills as they identified patterns, made connections between colours and words, and worked collaboratively with their peers. It was a fun and meaningful learning opportunity that supported both creativity and early learning development.

🎉💛 Wishing our beautiful Yuki the happiest of birthdays! 💛🎉

We hope you had the most wonderful day, just like you deserve. Thank you for everything you do each and every day , your kindness, dedication, and the care you show never go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you as part of our team, and you bring so much warmth and positivity to those around you.

We hope this year ahead brings you lots of happiness, love, laughter, and all the beautiful things you deserve. Enjoy celebrating you, Yuki! 🥳🎂💛

✨ Learning Through Play ✨

Today the children explored creativity using glue, confetti, and recycled boxes. They enjoyed decorating the box while using their imagination and sharing ideas with friends.

There was lots of communication, problem solving, and storytelling as they worked together.

Through this experience they are building creativity, fine motor skills, communication, and confidence, all through play. ✨

Today, the children participated in a paint-filled zip pouch activity focused on exploring colours. This experience supported the children’s sensory development by encouraging tactile and visual exploration. Manipulating the paint within the zip pouches helped strengthen fine motor skills and enhance hand-eye coordination.

The activity also promoted early colour recognition and language development, as educators engaged the children in discussions about the different colours. Throughout the experience, the children demonstrated curiosity, concentration, and confidence while exploring cause and effect through movement and colour mixing.

Overall, this learning experience fostered creativity, cognitive development, and positive social interactions through collaborative play

This afternoon, the children enjoyed a healthy fruit snack for afternoon tea. During the preparation of the fruit, the educators engaged with the children in a variety of fruit-themed songs, creating a fun and interactive learning environment. The educators also discussed the importance of healthy eating and how fruit helps their bodies grow strong and healthy. The children were encouraged to identify different fruits, describe their colours, and share their personal favourite.
This experience helped support the children’s awareness of healthy eating, decision-making skills, and confidence in expressing their preferences. The children demonstrated enthusiasm, effective communication skills, and an emerging understanding of how healthy foods contribute to a strong and healthy body.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums, grandmas, carers, and special people in our lives .
We hope you all have a beautiful day surrounded by love and appreciation 💕

We are pleased to acknowledge that Mirtha Bastias has successfully completed the 2025 SRF Goodstart Early Learning State Project: Supporting Children’s Behaviour, equating to 35 hours of professional development.

This achievement reflects Mirtha’s commitment to ongoing learning and strengthening her practice in supporting children’s behaviour with care, consistency, and professionalism. The knowledge and strategies gained through this training will further enhance her ability to create safe, supportive, and positive learning environments for children.

Congratulations, Mirtha, on this well-deserved accomplishment and your dedication to professional growth.