At Kimberley Park State School, we recognise the
importance of the learning that occurs before children start school. We are
proud to host 'KP Kids' - an on-site playgroup that meets on Tuesdays from 9am
to 10:30am. KP Kids is affiliated with Playgroup Queensland and is for families
of children aged 0-5 years. It provides
teacher-facilitated sessions that are a fun mix of songs, rhymes, movement,
stories and activities for parents and children to engage in together.
During our playgroup time, parents, grandparents and
their children sing, dance and interact with one another in a fun and
supportive environment. Parents and children are then invited to participate in
a shared morning tea and to enjoy some unstructured playtime. Playgroup
activities are designed to promote oral language, early literacy and numeracy
skills in our children.
KP KIDS PLAYGROUP gives children the opportunity to:
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Gain self esteem
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Develop improved language, literacy and numeracy skills
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Develop good listening skills
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Develop social skills appropriate for Prep and school
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Have fun interacting with other children and adults
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Enhance and extend their vocabulary development
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Develop a community of friends
KP KIDS PLAYGROUP parents and carers have the opportunity to:
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Improve and enrich their interactions with their children
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Improve their knowledge of early brain development
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Gain parenting skills in a fun and supportive environment
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Develop a repertoire of rhymes, songs and stories to share with
their children
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Experience reduced social isolation
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Develop a network of friends
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Build strong relationships with their local school community
At KPSS we believe that
playgroup provides lots of benefits for both children and their parents/carers.
Please come along and join in our group. New families are always welcome J
For further information please contact Mrs Whitman our Prep Transitions
Officer at kwhit86@eq.edu.au