Programme Structure:
3-5 Year Olds
10 Week Themed Programme
The 4-5 year old programme is designed around a child-centred approach, emphasing school readiness skills, literacy and numeracy and social-emotional competence and building confidence.
Key Focus Areas:
- Movement and physical skills
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Imaginative and creative play
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Turn-taking, cooperation and following instruction
- Language and communication
- Cognitive and problem solving skills
2-3 Year Olds
10 Week Themed Programme
The 3 year old programme is designed around play based learning, emphasizing social-emotional development, language, basic numeracy and literacy, and physical development. Activities will be short and simple to maintain engagement.
Key Focus Areas:
- Gross Motor Skills
- Imaginative Play
- Turn-taking, cooperation and following instruction
- Creative movement and exploration
- Social and emotional growth
EYLF Outcomes
The program supports the five EYLF learning outcomes
| Identity | Role play and self-expression |
| Community | Group performances and collaboration |
| Wellbeing | Movement, mindfulness, and emotional regulation |
| Learning | Creative problem-solving and exploration |
| Communication | Singing, storytelling, and expressive language |
FAQs
How many children are in each group?
For groups up the 20 children, one early childhood educator is required to assist the Performing Arts Educator during the weekly sessions. For groups above 20 children, 2 educators are required to assist the programme facilitator.
How does the 10 week programme work?
The Performing Arts Educator will visit the centre one the same day and time weekly over a period of 10 weeks. Over these 10 weeks, a different theme will be explored with the children involving a structured lesson plan including dancing, music, creativity exploration and reflection. A weekly
What if I don’t want a full 10 week programme?
A tailored programme can be arranged to suit your centres requirements
What region is the programme offered?
The programme is offered to early childhood centres in the Wollongong region. For early childhood centres outside of a 30km radius of Wollongong central, please make an enquiry for availability
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