Cuddly Bear Curriculum

Cuddly Bear offers a wide range of programs, excursions, incursions, and unique experiences for the children to engage in and expand their interests and abilities. Please read some of these listed below. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Victorian Government Approved Kindergarten Program

The Kinder Tick helps Victorian families find a funded kindergarten program for their children.  When you see the Kinder Tick, you can be confident:

  • the program will be led by a qualified teacher
  • children will benefit from play-based learning
  • the kindergarten program is funded and approved by the Victorian Government
  • the program complies with government guidelines and the National Quality Framework.

This is the same in both long day care and sessional or “standalone” kindergarten services. No matter where your child attends a kindergarten program, they’ll be learning through play with an early childhood teacher.
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Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

The framework is a key component of the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care. The EYLF was developed by the Australian and state and territory governments with input from the early childhood sector and early childhood academics. It has incorporated feedback from a consultation process, including two national symposiums, national public consultation forums, focus groups, an online forum and case-study trials.

The framework offers a vision where 'all children experience learning that is engaging and builds success for life'. It has been designed so that early childhood services will be able to develop their own strategies to implement its objectives.

Click here to visit the Australian Government website to learn more about EYLF.

 

ELLA Program

At Cuddly Bear Templestowe, children in our Kindergarten room have the opportunity to learn Chinese (Mandarin), through Australian Government initiative called ELLA. Early Learning Language Australia is a digital, play-based language learning program for preschool children.

This inspires children by driving a genuine interest in a new language and culture. More information can be found at the Ella Website - https://www.ella.edu.au/

 

Jumparoo

Jumparoo is an Educational, Fun and Creative Movement Program specifically designed for Early Learning years. 
Our specialised program has an extensive range of topics and experiences, all colourfully themed with fun activities, original songs and props. Our program is a combination of Sports and Fitness, Music and Dance, Yoga and Meditation all in the one Program. Visit the Jumparoo website here!

 

Swim Classes

When your child is 3yrs or over and is fully toilet trained, children enrolled at Cuddly Bear Templestowe are offered weekly 30 minute swimming classes at the indoor heated, swimming centre – Westerfold Swim Centre during your child’s attendance. Please click here to read more information!

 

School Transition Program

We believe in implementing a school transition program in our Government Funded Kindergarten, that allows smooth passage into schooling for children and families. 
More info coming soon! 

 

Henny Penny Chicken Hatching

The Henny Penny Hatching program has been designed to provide you with an enthralling experience in a safe environment. In essence, we bring a little piece of the country to the city, making the wonder of Mother Nature accessible to all. Our friendly and experienced Henny Penny Hatching staff will deliver this ten day incubation program to your door, then set it up for you – no mess, no fuss, just the opportunity to watch eggs hatching in a specially designed incubator, and then to observe the hatched chicks at play in a large, clear-sided brooding pen.  Please click here to visit the Henny Penny Website!