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The flow of a typical day at preschool

We believe it’s essential for children to feel happy and comfortable in their learning space. Play is how children learn best.

Our preschool day follows an easy rhythm and a relaxed pace, with each part flowing seamlessly into the next for smooth transitions.

Our schedule allows extended periods of uninterrupted play, giving children ample time to engage with their surroundings, connect with friends, develop skills, explore interests, and express creativity.

Children are given choices, with educators nearby to support their learning and interact closely. This approach enables educators to engage meaningfully with individual children or small groups, guiding in-depth explorations based on the children’s interests. Families are always welcome to join us.

Normal preschool day schedule
8:00amFamilies and children arrive.
Fruit, library bags, and lunches unpacked. Sign in for children and families. Sharing of relevant information with educators. Indoor / Outdoor play.
9:00am
Terms 2 and 3		Bush Preschool
One team of children and 2 educators spend time in the bush at identified play areas. Children prepare themselves for bush preschool following a visual checklist. Teams are usually away from 9:30 to 12:30.
9:30amMorning Tea begins.
Fruit platters are set out outside at morning tea table for children to eat when they are ready. Children wash hands and serve themselves fruit using tongs. This is a relaxed time for conversations to flow while the children are with friends eating.
10:45am
Term 1, week 5-10		PALS program in the music room.
Children who are attending primary school the following year participate in a social skills program 1 day per week.
11:00am-12:15pm
Term 3 & 4		School time/Early learning time
Children attending primary school the following year move to the music room to participate in school time. Children returning to preschool in the following year meet in the foyer for Early learning time.
12:30pmLunch.
Sunscreen is reapplied. Children wash hands and recognize their own lunch boxes. We move to the picnic tables to enjoy a social lunch. Lunch is seen as a valuable opportunity for social interaction and conversation. When children are finished eating, they put their lunch box in their bag and move to free play.
2:00pmThe team time song calls the children to move off into individual teams with their focus educator. Forty children are divided into four teams that will be in various locations around preschool for this time.
2:30pmChildren and educators tidy the learning environment and pack away outdoors. Families start to arrive.
2:50pmTogether Time
Children and an educator share stories, songs, games, and construction experiences as families arrive.
3:00pm – 3:45pmExtended hours care available on a permanent or casual basis.
3:45pmPreschool closed

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Child-Centred Preschool

Lower Bucca Preschool gives priority to the interests and needs of children.

Bucca Preschool provides an enriched learning experience in which the children:

  1. Engage in unhurried playtime within nature
    • Allowing children ample time for unstructured play in natural settings fosters creativity, curiosity, and a deep connection with the environment.
    • Encourage exploration of the natural world at their own pace, promoting a sense of wonder and discovery. 
  2. Freedom to Explore, Collaborate, Communicate, and Question: 
    • Providing children with autonomy in their play allows them to follow their interests and develop critical thinking skills.
    • Opportunities for collaboration with peers promote social skills, empathy, and teamwork.
    • Encouraging communication and questioning nurtures a sense of inquiry and a thirst for knowledge.
  3. Adventurous Journeys to Enhance Learning: 
    • Engaging children in adventurous journeys exposes them to new experiences and challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
    • Encourages risk-taking in a safe and supportive environment, promoting personal growth and self-confidence.
  4. Cultivating Positive Attitudes as Capable Learners and Citizens
    • Emphasizing the capabilities of each child fosters a sense of self-worth and confidence in their abilities.
    • Encourages a growth mindset, where challenges are seen as opportunities for learning and growth.
    • Nurturing a sense of responsibility towards themselves and their community fosters empathy, compassion, and a desire to contribute positively to society.

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