Fun, free play and learn sessions for 3-year-olds and their families
KindyLinQ
is a play-based program that families living in identified locations
can attend in the year before their child can start kindergarten.
The
program provides a safe, welcoming space for families to stay with
their 3-year-old child and participate in fun early learning
experiences.
KindyLinQ is led by a qualified teacher and early years support coordinator for a minimum of 6 hours a week across 2 or 3 days.
Benefits for children and families
KindyLinQ
enables young children to play, explore, sing, create and socialise
with their parents, other children and experienced staff in a safe
space.
The program also offers guidance for families about how to support their child’s learning and development at home.
Parents
and carers play the most significant role in establishing the
environment children need to support optimal development and learning,
and they will attend each session with their child.
KindyLinQ
is based on a facilitated playgroup model. It is about children
learning through hands-on experiences with the support and guidance of a
caring adult.
Children
will learn skills that will support them now and in later learning,
including socialising, managing their emotions and developing language
skills to ensure they can effectively communicate their ideas and needs.
The
program is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and is
separated from the curriculum expectations of school-age children.