Goodstart Early Learning Paralowie - Byron Bay Drive

Curiosities as big as the outdoors! Out teacher in the Preschool set up sensory trays with some natural and processed materials and added the plastic bugs and bug flashcards to support children learn the names of the bugs. This learning experience supported children’s ongoing interest in bugs through group discussions and sensory experience.

More than just dots. In this activity, we looked beyond dot painting to explore the incredible diversity of First Nations art styles. The children practiced rhythmic line work and geometric shapes, learning how every line tells an important story.

Did you know there is a free program available for families with babies aged 6–18 months who may be showing early differences in communication or social interaction?

Inklings is a research-backed program that helps parents and caregivers better understand and respond to their baby’s unique way of communicating. Families receive up to 10 free sessions with a trained practitioner, tailored to their child and family.

Families who have participated in Inklings say the program helped them feel more confident, connected and supported in their parenting journey.

The program is available across metropolitan and regional South Australia and can be accessed through health services, children’s centres, at home or via telehealth.

To learn more or register your interest, visit: inklings.org.au/sa

Balanced bites for bright eyes and big smiles. In our centre, we take nutrition seriously; hence we ensure that all meals we serve are packed with nutrients and freshly prepared in our centre kitchen.

Our beautiful land, seen through young eyes. Our teachers and educators set-up provocations that are open-ended invitations to play and encourage children to explore First Nations histories, cultures, songs, art, and Country. They provoke curiosity, spark theories, and foster respect through hands-on play based learning.

Numbers in action! Mathematics is embedded naturally through play, sensory exploration, and daily routines. Early numeracy skill is about finding math magic in our everyday activities. This learning experience supported children’s turn taking
skills as well as their mathematical thinking skills. They also developed their language and communication skills as they worked in collaboration with other children and educators to participate into the activity. Fine motor skills development was also part of this learning, as they used the tongs to collect the counters.

Tiny tummy, big adventures! Fuelling up for more play.
Our children are discovering new flavours together one bite at a time with chicken stroganoff for lunch and apple cake for afternoon tea. We also encourage supervised self-serving at mealtime as it builds early independence, fine motor skills, and self-esteem. By allowing children to scoop portions and clear their bowls, educators foster a sense of capability and agency during daily routine.

Works are underway at Fairbanks Drive Reserve Playground to install additional shade cover over the wooden play structure and round swing.

This section of the playground will be fenced off for the duration of works and is expected to reopen to the public from 15 June.

Every masterpiece tells a story. Art gives children a voice before they have the words, allowing them to express big feelings and wild imaginations. This experience also further extended the children’s sensory skills, as they were able to make a painting using different textures and materials.