Playgroup

“The preschool years (the years before formal schooling) are the most important of all in the education of the child... It is absolutely essential that before we begin to think, before we so much as begin to set our thinking in motion, we experience the condition of wonder.”   - Rudolf Steiner

In our busy lives, we need to allow time to breathe. These are the moments in which we can discover wonder.  At Playgroup, we encourage an environment where the children can play uninterrupted and unhurried for long intervals of the day. Sand and water play (below) give children many opportunities to learn to interact with each other socially, while stimulating imagination, inspiration and intuition.

PICS from top left: The children saw a pair of water dragons (one big and one very little) scurrying for safety under the house and now they are sitting and waiting patiently for them to come out. We also have two resident green tree frogs at Playgroup, which are often found in the fish tank. The children delight in finding their little hiding places; Humphry has made a fresh tea and is giving Annabella a cup to taste; the girls are taking some time out for a cuppa and a chat; Rex, River and Winter are enacting our puppet show of the day; we always welcome grandmothers for a visit, bringing their wisdom and generous sense of time.

Warmly,
Carina Halliday
Playgroup Coordinator