Toddler Time at Tintern Grammar is a structured playgroup which runs on Thursday mornings at the ELC 9.00am-10.30 am for parents or guardians to attend with their toddlers 18 months to 3 years of age (baby siblings welcome).
Toddler Time provides a great opportunity to connect with other families to share in fun activities with their children, as well as familiarise their family with the Tintern Grammar Early Learning Centre. It is a positive way for children who are enrolled in our Early Learner or Pre-Prep program to also meet our Early Learning educators, making transition easier when it comes to starting.
The routine for the day consists of indoor and outside activities. Where age-appropriate activities alongside art and craft are provided, a short group time where we sing songs and then a play outside. Currently a popular activity is play dough, particularly making cakes and then using matchsticks for the candles so we can sing happy birthday. Our craft table and easel are also an exciting place to be, as quite often the activities offered here can be very different to what is on offer at home.
On the mat we come together (adults and children) to sing our favourite songs. The children are encouraged to choose a song for us (if they want to) to sing as a group with our current favourites being animal related, 5 little ducks and Old McDonald had a farm.
Feedback from parents is that their children look forward to our snack time platters for free choice of different fruits, crackers, sultanas, and cheese. I have been told that the bar has now been set high as a single piece of fruit at home is just not as exciting. Throughout the year we also visit our wonderful Junior School library, music room and a highlight is visiting the farm.
Thursday mornings in the ELC are filled with excited Toddlers who have a fun packed morning.
If you would like to attend or know more, please contact admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au
Hayley Warner | Toddler Time Co-ordinator and ELC Co Educator
