Little Quokka Room
At Little Penguin ELC, we design our space to support children’s exploration and curiosity. We plan for a range of experiences to support the children’s growing independence. Our program assists the senior toddlers in extending their experiences through meaningful experiences that help them build skills appropriate to their development.
Room:
Little Quokka Room
Age:
2-3
Well-being – Social Development
We support the senior toddlers in making sense of their feelings and recognising how others feel. Educators plan group experiences to encourage the senior toddlers in interacting with each other and build relationships
Physical Development
Our educators at Little Penguin ELC plan for activities that encourage developing of gross motor skills, growth and development. We encourage the senior infants opportunities to walk, run, climb, dance and more in our safe yet enriching outdoor space.
Cognitive Development
The children in the Little-Quokka room are encouraged to master new skills by engaging in a range of activities and experiences. In the Little Quokka room, the educators design the space and provide a range of play experiences for the senior toddlers to engage in and develop a range of skills such as early literacy, early numeracy or STEM.
Individual Development
- Regulating emotions
As the children continue to make sense of the world, they might experience a range of emotions. Our educators plan programs that support the young ones in understanding and regulating their emotions
- Art
At Little Penguin ELC, we encourage the senior toddlers in exploring different colours, patterns and textures. The children are able to express themselves creatively.
- Promoting independence
We promote independence and a sense of autonomy where the senior infants are encouraged to take care of their belongings and complete simple tasks by themselves.
