Our learning enviroment
Safe, stimulating and fun, designed to inspire your child to learn
waterford west education and care centre
As we approach the heart of winter, and it seems like keeping warm is becoming increasingly harder, especially as the cold night air sets in, we thought we would share with you three ways to beat the winter blues. . .
1) Exercise - Walking is a great way to circulate heat in your body, once the body starts moving and the blood starts flowing you will soon stop thinking about how cold you are. Not only is it a way to keep warm, but it will also help to clear your mind.
2) Prevent Illness – Minimise colds and flus, by getting the flu shot at the beginning of the month in addition to taking some good multivitamins will help to keep the coughs and sniffles away. Model good hygienic practices in front of children and encourage them to do the same to minimise the winter germs spreading.
3) Eat Well - Break away from your traditional winter food like stews and soup, why not try a new type of cuisine. For instance, visiting your nearest Indian restaurant and trying their hottest dish on the menu. Not only will you break out a nice sweat, but you will also get rid of that flu brewing inside of you that won’t seem to leave you.
Exercise, Prevent Illness and Eat Well, are just a few of many ways that will help to beat the winter chills. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you take advantage of the season, gather around camp fires, toast marshmallow, and catch up with family and friends.
1) Exercise - Walking is a great way to circulate heat in your body, once the body starts moving and the blood starts flowing you will soon stop thinking about how cold you are. Not only is it a way to keep warm, but it will also help to clear your mind.
2) Prevent Illness – Minimise colds and flus, by getting the flu shot at the beginning of the month in addition to taking some good multivitamins will help to keep the coughs and sniffles away. Model good hygienic practices in front of children and encourage them to do the same to minimise the winter germs spreading.
3) Eat Well - Break away from your traditional winter food like stews and soup, why not try a new type of cuisine. For instance, visiting your nearest Indian restaurant and trying their hottest dish on the menu. Not only will you break out a nice sweat, but you will also get rid of that flu brewing inside of you that won’t seem to leave you.
Exercise, Prevent Illness and Eat Well, are just a few of many ways that will help to beat the winter chills. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you take advantage of the season, gather around camp fires, toast marshmallow, and catch up with family and friends.
* Outdoor environment *
Play ground 1 - with unique water play facilities
Our water facility provides children with a place to cool down in the hotter months – lots of laughter and enjoyment is had using our waterslides and playing under our mushroom water umbrellas - this area is designed to extend children's social skills through play
Playground 2
Our largest playground provides children with several opportunities to extend gross motor skills whilst using their imaginations to explore the outdoors in a safe and supportive environment. Our fun and colourful outdoor environments are designed to help children play, learn and grow
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Playground 3
Our back playground features two parts, an enclosed sandpit and a opened space play area , where children have the freedom to explore fixed and portable equipment embracing their ability to learn through play
* Indoor enviroment *
Early Learners Room
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The learning environment in this room creates a feeling of safety and comfort- a place where all children belong.
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Junior Early Years Room – 24 months to 36 months
The positive learning environment in this room is created using interest areas. These area support play based learning and offer an environment for the children to explore, discover and grow
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Early Years Room - 36 months to 72 months
The positive learning environment in this room is created using interest areas. These area support play based learning and offer an environment for the children to explore, discover and grow
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Pre-Prep Room – 48 months to 72 months
The overall environment in this room supports child growth and development. It provides an opportunity for educators to observe and interact with children in a positive ways and encourages children to achieve learning goals.
Waterford West Education and Care Centre
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