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Making a positive difference
Integricare Children’s Centre Homebush
WONDER OF CHILDREN’S LEARNING.
The research informs us the greatest period of a child’s
learning happens between 0-5 years. What a great
opportunity for the early childhood sector to capture the
child’s developing curiosity and wonder as they explore
and make sense of their world. In addition, we know that
children develop a range of learning dispositions in
environments that are intentionally planned and
implemented to engage and scaffold the burgeoning
development of children.
Stories of children’s learning are written every day in our
centre – which challenges staff to ponder and consider:
what were children thinking, what are they curious
about, what do they want to know, what learning
dispositions are developing?
The wonder of children’s learning is enormously
supported by knowledgeable, informed, and caring staff.
Staff who know how to design and implement learning
environments to foster the individual child’s learning are
integral to the progression of a child’s development and
on-going learning. Just as I delight in observing and
experiencing a child’s learning trajectory, the same can be
applied to experiencing the development and
progression of the team.
The story of the wonder of children’s learning must
acknowledge and respect the input and contribution of a
wonderful and dedicated staff team.
Integricare acknowledges Strathfield Council’s support in
providing this service.
Jenny Green
Integricare Children’s Centre Rockdale
This is to the Educators who see potential instead
of problems.
If it wasn’t for you, I would have been labelled as difficult,
but now I’m seen as diligent.
If it wasn’t for you, they would only have seen my struggles,
but now they see my strengths.
If it wasn’t for you, my passion would have been seen as
an obsession.
If it wasn’t for you, my emotions would have
overwhelmed me.
You were security when I was flailing, comfort when I
was down.
You were welcoming when I felt rejected, and loving when
my behaviour was unlovely.
You showed me that mess is wonderful, and creativity
is freedom.
You showed me that learning can be fun, when we
play together.
When I needed a challenge, you helped me grow.
Teaching me things, which I hadn’t known.
For these reasons, and so many more,
My life is now a better place, because you were in it.
Thank you.
Inspired by real events
Dedicated to Chew Keow Yeoh
Melissa Dunford