Cool Frogs ECE Willunga

07/08/2026

🦷✨ This week, our JrKindy and Kindy children celebrated Dental Health Week with lots of fun and educational activities! We learned about the importance of taking care of our teeth and keeping them healthy.

The children had a great time painting with toothbrushes, exploring different textures and practicing their fine motor skills while creating colorful tooth-themed artwork. They also got creative by designing their own toothbrushes, thinking about what makes a good toothbrush and expressing their ideas through art.

To reinforce our learning, we practiced brushing teeth on models, understanding how to clean all the surfaces and keep our smiles shining bright! We also explored a special sensory tub filled with pretend teeth, toothbrushes, and tooth letters. The children loved digging, sorting, and learning about different parts of the mouth and the alphabet related to teeth.

These activities helped us understand how to keep our teeth healthy and the importance of good oral hygiene in a fun and hands-on way. We’re all smiles after a week of learning about dental health! 😁🪥

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

This week in the Toddler room we celebrated Dental Week! We did this through painting, learning how to brush our teeth, playdoh molding, chatting about what to expect at the dentist, and what foods to eat to keep our teeth healthy.

05/08/2026

Don't forget to get your Jeans out tomorrow for "jeans for Genes Day!"

04/08/2026

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03/08/2026

🚗💦 What an exciting day our JrKindy and Kindy children had today! Today, we set up a fun and imaginative car wash right on our table. The children used their creativity as they drove their toy cars through the muddy obstacle course, pretending to clean them after a day of adventures. They giggled and cheered each other on as they pushed their cars through the foam and water, exploring different textures and sensations right at our indoor play area. It was wonderful to see their teamwork and imaginative play in action!
In addition to our indoor car wash fun, we've been exploring Ooshies in different ways to spark sensory play and curiosity. The children have been discovering Ooshies in water, watching them float and sink, which helps develop their understanding of volume and buoyancy. We've also been playing with Ooshies in mud, feeling the squelchy texture and exploring how they change when covered in dirt — perfect for developing their fine motor skills and sensory awareness. Lastly, we've been creating Ooshies-themed playdough scenes, encouraging imagination, fine motor control, and storytelling.
It's been a fantastic Day of hands-on, sensory learning that supports our children's development in so many ways, all while having heaps of fun! 🌟

03/08/2026

Book Week
📚 Let's celebrate the magic of Australian storytelling with the Children's Book Council of Australia! 📖✨

Join us on Tuesday, 25th of August for our Book Week Dress-Up Day! We invite all of our little readers to come dressed as their favourite book character as we celebrate the wonderful stories that inspire imagination, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading.

Throughout the day, we'll enjoy story time, creative experiences, and plenty of book-inspired fun as we bring our favourite characters to life together!

💬 We'd love to hear from you! Tell us in the comments: Who will your child be dressing up as for Book Week? We'd love to see your ideas and favourite characters!

We can't wait to celebrate this special day with all of our Cool Frogs families! 💚📚

30/07/2026

🌿✨ This week, our JrKindy and Kindy children had an exciting adventure exploring the outdoors! 🌟

We embraced the beautiful outside environment, encouraging the children to connect with nature and develop their physical skills through a variety of fun activities. The children loved climbing on the different climbing frames, testing their strength, balance, and coordination as they challenged themselves to reach new heights. Their confidence and perseverance truly shone through!

In the sandpit, little explorers engaged in imaginative play, digging, building, and creating their own stories in the soft sand. This open-ended activity supported their fine motor skills and sparked their creativity, all while fostering social interactions as they shared tools and ideas with their friends.

The highlight of the week was playing energetic racing games! The children demonstrated great enthusiasm and sportsmanship as they ran, chased, and cheered each other on. These activities not only promoted physical development but also helped children learn about turn-taking, cooperation, and celebrating each other's achievements.

Spending time outdoors aligns beautifully with the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), as it encourages holistic development, a sense of wellbeing, and a strong connection to the environment. We're so proud of how our little ones embraced the outdoors with curiosity, confidence, and joy!

Here's to many more adventures in nature! 🍃💚
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