Play-based education builds skills in Numurkah

PLAY-BASED LEANING... Numurkah Pre-School understands play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships. They encourage independence and encourage active learning through a play-based curriculum at their service and our nature kinder site. Photo: Supplied

THE early childhood period of a child’s life has a profound impact on their learning and development for the long term. From birth to eight years, children’s developing brains undergo a rapid change. This is when children have the greatest opportunities to develop neutral pathways for learning.

Numurkah Pre-School understands play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships.

PLAY-BASED LEANING… Numurkah Pre-School understands play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and young people. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. They also learn skills they need for study, work and relationships. They encourage independence and encourage active learning through a play-based curriculum at their service and our nature kinder site. Photo: Supplied

Numurkah Pre-School is an exceeding rated service who strives to create an inclusive, nurturing environment for all children which fosters confidence, independence and encourages active learning through a play-based curriculum at their service and our nature kinder site”

Applications for enrolment for four and three-year-old kindergarten are available from the centre. For more information, call 5862 1569 or email numurkah.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au. Numurkah Pre-School will open their doors on Monday, May 13, 4-6pm for an Open Day where they encourage parents to come along and see what the centre has to offer.