Freckles Kindy and Learning Centre Highfields

Yesterday Freckles dressed to impress for Game 1 of the State of Origin! From jerseys and team shirts to maroon outfits and big smiles, the children absolutely loved showing off their team spirit. We may have spotted a few cheeky Blues supporters sneaking around the centre too 👀💙

Queensland may not have taken the win for Game 1, but our Freckles children certainly won in the style department.

Thank you to all our families for joining in the fun. We loved seeing all the team spirit, excitement and smiles throughout the centre!

Now… bring on Game 2! 👏❤️

Today our Kindy children had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Bravehearts Ditto Keep Safe Adventure Show.

The children learnt about:�🦁 Recognising safe and unsafe feelings�🦁 Speaking up and using their voice�🦁 Trusted adults and asking for help�🦁 Understanding that everyone has the right to feel safe.

It was fantastic to see the children so engaged, confident and involved throughout the experience. Programs like Ditto help empower children with important life skills in a gentle, supportive and child-friendly environment 🌈

A big thank you to the Bravehearts team for visiting us today and delivering such a meaningful program for our children 💛

🥰🍽️ Last week’s homemade sausage rolls were just one of the delicious meals prepared by our in-centre chef for our little learners!

At Freckles, we love providing fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals that nourish growing minds and bodies every day 🥗✨

Made with care, served with love, and enjoyed by happy little tummies 💜💙💛

💛 Freckles Family Friday: Helping Children with Transitions

Big changes can bring big feelings for little people 💛

Whether it’s starting kindy for the very first time, saying goodbye at drop-off, joining group time, moving between activities, heading outdoors, or settling into a new routine, transitions are a normal part of a child’s day.

Sometimes children jump straight in. Other times they need a little extra time, reassurance and support and that’s okay.

Gentle ways to support transitions:

✨ Keep routines calm, predictable and consistent
✨ Use warm goodbyes and confident reassurance
✨ Give little warnings before change happens
✨ Offer connection, cuddles and encouragement
✨ Celebrate small wins and growing confidence
✨ Be patient every child adjusts in their own time

At Freckles, we know children thrive when they feel safe, seen and supported. Through caring relationships, familiar routines, group experiences, play and gentle guidance, we help children build confidence in new moments every day.

From joining group time, exploring outdoor play, engaging in learning experiences, or settling in with a trusted educator, each transition is a chance for children to grow.

👇 What transition is your child learning to navigate at the moment? Starting kindy, drop-off time, bedtime, group settings… or something else?

🧱 Block Play in our Kindergarten Program 🧱

Through block play, our Kindy children are developing important skills that support Prep readiness. As they build, plan, and work together, children strengthen their problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and early mathematical thinking.

Play-based learning like this is an important part of our Kindergarten program 💛