Precious Cargo Collinswood

Waddlers is a gentle introduction to an educational environment where the children begin to understand the classroom’s expectations and become more independent.

In the Waddler childcare class, there’s a focus on Montessori ‘practical life’ including personal hygiene, common courtesies and manners. The children are encouraged to wash their own hands, wipe their own face and choose their own activities. Educators also continue regular lessons in art, craft, yoga, music and movement.

Children at this age are much more independent, and educators give them the opportunity to choose their own activities and take more responsibility. 

Group discussions become more complex to assist with the development of children’s logic and understanding of their world. Children are also introduced to academic and language lessons, cultural experiences, personal hygiene routines and manners. 

Educators continue to offer children art and craft, outside play and story time, and it is a pleasure to see them achieve milestones and begin to delve into their capabilities.

Kindergarten is the most academically focused with more formal lessons to meet children’s growing curiosity and concentration.

The children receive specialised classes in computer education, woodworking, kitchen hygiene, food preparation, yoga, art, craft, music and movement.