Alexandra-Mooloolaba Community Kindergarten

Some days, we can soldier on through sniffles and a clogged-up sinus. Other days, we just need to be home. It's the same for children; a fever, an upset tummy, or that unmistakable feeling that something's not quite right.

When children are unwell, a quiet day with familiar comforts can help their body heal faster than pushing through in a lively environment.

As well as helping to keep our friends healthy and minimising the spread of infection, these rest days also teach children something valuable: listening to your body matters, and sometimes slowing down is exactly what health looks like.

Go you mighty Maroons!
We made maroon coloured playdoh to support you! 🏈

Good mental health begins by adopting helpful practices, such as making a regular time for children to reflect on their day at home – the good parts AND the not-so-good parts. This promotes connection and meaningful conversation.
Try finding a quiet time (such as dinner time or bed time) to share a daily ‘storm’ and ‘rainbow’ – one thing that didn’t go well and one thing that did, for both of you. It’s a simple way to create space for sharing of anything that may be bothering or worrying them, while also practicing gratefulness. Celebrate the storm-free days – recognizing these is vital!
When adults sensitively share challenges, it shows that we navigate tricky things too, and we can model resilience. Go one step further by occasionally talking about an ‘umbrella’ used during the storm: what strategy was useful, or might be useful as a tool next time? When we share rainbows it’s a perfect opportunity to remind children how much they are loved and treasured, and how they brighten our lives just by being here.

Today Bravehearts visited us empowering the children to reach out when they feel unsafe or unsure, the program was delivered in a fun and interactive manner.

We are loving our research on sunflowers! 🌼

It has now been 2 weeks since Frazer was critically injured and Police are still desperately seeking help from community to gain vital information!