Our Program
At Periwinkle Preschool we recognise and respect that children are unique individuals on a path of learning. We welcome each child and their family openly on their learning journey.
AGES
We welcome children aged 3-5 years old.
SCHEDULE
Periwinkle operates from 9:15 am – 3:15 pm.
All children attend Periwinkle for a 5-day fortnight.
The Wattle Group attends on Mondays, Tuesdays, and alternate Wednesdays.
The Banksia Group attends on Thursdays, Fridays, and alternate Wednesdays.
DAILY RHYTHM
9:15 am - Arrival, fruit in basket, Acknowledgement of Country, & Good Morning Song.
Children arrive with their parents, place their fruit in the basket, and sit down in a circle where we have a cup of Chamomile Tea. Followed by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land Periwinkle stands on and our morning song.
9:30 am - Inside/outside play (weather dependant) & daily activity.
Children are encouraged to participate in the daily activity which may be bread-making, watercolour painting, beeswax modelling or crayon drawing – or they may choose domestic work or self-initiated play. Food preparation is part of the daily curriculum.
10:00 am - Pack away & slippers on
10:15 am - Circle time
We come together for seasonal or traditional songs, finger-games, and movement.
10:30 am - Morning tea
Periwinkle provides a nutritious Morning Tea.
11:00 am - Inside/outside play (weather dependant)
This is a valued focus of the daily curriculum. Our beautiful garden and natural play equipment provide an environment for the children to run, climb, explore, and create many and varied play scenarios. Where as our colourful inside space is filled with toys made from natural materials that nourish our child’s senses and keep them in their imaginative state.
At the end, everyone helps tidy away and everything is carefully returned to its home.
12:30 pm - Pack away & foot baths
1:00 pm - Lunch
We all sit together to share a blessing and enjoy a wholesome, nutritious lunch provided by Periwinkle.
1:30 pm - Quiet rest time
A lavender face wash and playing of the lyre set the mood. Children have an opportunity to stop and enjoy the quiet.
2:00 pm - Free play & prepare afternoon tea
We rise from rest in time for some drawing and quiet games on the mat.
2:45 pm - Story time
The same story is told for several weeks, often using puppets and props.
3:00 pm - Afternoon tea
Periwinkle provides a nutritious afternoon tea prior to home-time.
3:15 pm - Goodbye
The children and their teachers sing their Goodbye song and part ways until the next time we come together as one.