Are you anxious about how ready your child is for Kindy or uncertain about your child making friends or coping at Kindy? Have you wondered what you can do to help prepare your child for Kindy? Or are you simply curious as to what your child will be doing when he or she starts Kindy next year?
Margaret River Kindy Play Cafe offers parents of enrolled 2013 kindy children the opportunity of spending quality time at Margaret River Kindergarten on Friday afternoons during November to experience the kindy atmosphere and learning environment. You’ll be able to meet the teachers and support staff while your child joins other new kindy children in activities and having fun.
The Kindy Play Cafe is an innovative transition to kindy program Margaret River Kindergarten are running from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. each Friday afternoon in November. Guest health professionals will also be on site to answer any questions you might have. All you need to bring is a piece of fruit to share, a water bottle and a wide-brimmed hat for your child. It’s a great opportunity for families and children to make links with the Kindy before formally attending in 2013.
Our 2012 kindy kids have been busy painting showbags for families who come to Kindy Play Cafe. Inside the showbag are informative brochures, reading lists, activity cards to promote fine motor skills, a Nature Play passport, fun gifts and a pamper pack for Mum.
To help you find good books to read to your child, they’ve included a Top 100 Books to Read list.(click link below to open) THE TOP 100 CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Kellie Gray (our school psychologist) has put together a number of Kindy Fun Readiness Activities which parents can do with their children at home using everyday items readily found around the house. She says:
Parents can use these to have fun with their kids while preparing them with concepts vital for Kindergarten.
You can download the Activities here. (click link to download) KINDY READINESS ACTIVITIES
We are looking forward to seeing our 2013 parents and children at Kindy Play Café on Friday afternoons. [Margaret River Kindergarten at 84 Townview Terrace, Margaret River.] 😆
Written, photos and posted by D. Veary (with info from Peta James)
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