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FMS program

FMS program

At Sunshine, we promote children’s development of the fundamental movement skills (FMS) through play-based activities.

At Sunshine, we promote children’s development of the fundamental movement skills (FMS) through play-based activities. Fundamental movement skills are a specific set of skills that involve different body parts such as feet, legs, head, arms, and hands. These skills are the “building blocks” for more complex and specialised skills that children will need throughout their lives to competently participate in different games, sports, and recreational activities. Children do not naturally learn how to correctly perform the FMS, so it is essential that they are exposed to frequent, supported opportunities to explore, practice, and develop these skills.

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Nursery Rhymes

Nursery Rhymes

At Sunshine, we acknowledge that Nursery Rhymes are excellent teaching tools. Nursery rhymes offer oral support to children and aid in their development of hearing awareness. 

At Sunshine, we acknowledge that Nursery Rhymes are excellent teaching tools. Nursery rhymes offer oral support to children and aid in their development of hearing awareness. They are part of children's pre-literacy skills, being an important pillar in their cognitive development. Their value to children's language and learning foundation cannot be underestimated. Research has found that when a child knows eight or more nursery rhymes by heart, at the age of 4, that they are usually one of the best at reading and spelling in their class by the age of 8!

  • Nursery rhymes and children’s songs boost vocabulary and language development.
  • They help children to develop literacy skills.
  • They provide a fun way to support early numeracy skills.
  • Nursery rhymes help children to develop social, physical, and emotional skills.
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Yoga

Yoga

At Sunshine, Yoga is a fun and healthy way for children to explore their bodies and mind. It has many physical, emotional, and mental benefits which include

At Sunshine, Yoga is a fun and healthy way for children to explore their bodies and mind. It has many physical, emotional, and mental benefits which include:

  • Develop body awareness
  • Learn how to use their bodies in a healthy way
  • Manage stress through breathing, awareness, meditation, and healthy movement
  • Build concentration
  • Increase their confidence and positive self-image
  • Feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group
  • Have an alternative to tuning out through constant attachment to electronic devices
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Creative dance

Creative dance

Fun! Learning through play and at the same time improves motivation and reduces stress.

  1. Body awareness. To work on their coordination, body control, balance, stamina, and overall strength.
  2. Spatial awareness. To move in their own personal space, be aware of other children’s personal space and respect others as everyone move together in a shared space.
  3. Self-confidence. Taking risks in activities, performing for an audience and to trust their ideas and abilities.
  4. Concentration. Develop a sustained focus of mind and body.
  5. Cooperation and Collaboration. Working in groups, listening and responding, offering suggestions, exploring others’ ideas. 
  6. Problem solving. Look at problems in new ways and practice their critical thinking skills.
  7. Imagination. Making creative choices, thinking of new ideas, and interpreting familiar materials in new ways.
  8. Fun! Learning through play and at the same time improves motivation and reduces stress.
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School readiness program

School readiness program

Starting school is a significant milestone in the life of any child and family. At Sunshine, we provide an enriching environment

Starting school is a significant milestone in the life of any child and family. At Sunshine, we provide an enriching environment that supports continuity of learning and positive transitions for each child into formal schooling. We provide a unique, intensive, and highly specialised School Readiness Program in our Preschool room.

Key areas of our school readiness program

    • Recognition and identification of own name in written form.
    • Writing own name.
    • Learning the letters of the alphabet.
    • Recognition of upper and lower case letters.
    • Beginning to print the letters of the alphabet.
    • Learning the sound(s) each letter of the alphabet makes.
    • Forming letters on a line going from left to right.
    • Learning numbers 1 – 20.
    • Beginning to print numbers 1 – 20.
    • Identification and recognition of primary and secondary colours.
    • Identification and recognition of different shapes.
    • Learning the days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.
    • Hygiene, health, and safety, including dental hygiene, road safety, stranger danger, and sun protective behaviours.
    • Hold writing implements using correct grip.
    • Using scissors with safety and control.
    • Able to use glue.
    • Following rules.
    • Using words such as ‘please’, ‘thank you’, and ‘excuse me.’
    • Participates in small and large group activities.
    • Socialises and interacts positively with peers.
    • Interacting positively and politely with adults.
    • Putting shoes and socks on without assistance.
    • Packing and unpacking school bag.
    • Following through on instructions without constant supervision.
    • Use the toilet independently.
    • Sharing and turn-taking skills.
    • Understands sequence of events.
    • Draws pictures with details.
    • Sorts objects according to category.
    • Demonstrates the concept of opposites.
    • Can finish a task and tidy up afterwards.
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Little Cook Program

Little Cook Program

At Sunshine, we provide opportunities for children to participate in different cooking experience as it provides practical experience with many essential skills

At Sunshine, we provide opportunities for children to participate in different cooking experience as it provides practical experience with many essential skills such as reading, following directions, and measuring. Getting involved in cooking helps children to develop self-help skills, fine motor skills, eye hand coordination, and even early concepts of maths and science.

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