Curriculum
Rhythm in the Programme: Children are carried along by the rhythms of the world in which they live – from the rhythms of breathing to the daily rhythms of sleeping and waking.
Children flourish when their daily activities are arranged rhythmically to reflect the natural order of life.
Thus, in the daily programme at Millthorpe Children’s Garden activities flow with a sense of ‘breathing in’ and ‘breathing out’, from the quiet moments of fairy tales and circle time to the active moments of vigorous work and play. All the transitions between the activities are graced with a song. Each day has its own special activity which usually takes place during free play, for example, water colour painting, beeswax modeling, drawing, domestic chores as well as cooking. The menu is changed regularly so the children can experience a variety of foods.
Just as children are carried along by the regular rhythms of the school day, so too are they nourished by the regular rhythms at home, as difficult as it is in these modern times to establish set meal times and bedtimes, we strongly encourage you to do so.
Please talk to the authorised supervisor about this or any other matter of interest.
