Case study · Precious Cargo Woodville Park

“He explained his drawing, and it prompted other children to ask questions and listen.”

A kindergarten room in Woodville Park, South Australia. Five questions to the educator team, twelve months into the School of Play Curriculum. Here's what they told us.

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Precious Cargo Early Learning
Precious Cargo Woodville Park
Early learning centre · Kindergarten room
Program
Kindergarten room
Location
Woodville Park, SA
Told by
The educator team
The story

Five questions. One kindergarten room.

We asked the educator team what changed. Here's what they noticed, in their own words.

Theme · Confidence

Steadier, more willing to try

Children are steadily developing their confidence through the School of Play activities, especially when they need to be creative or use their imagination. They're becoming more confident with communication too, sharing ideas and asking questions with peers and educators.

A real moment

“When I Grow Up”

During the “When I Grow Up” activity, one child confidently shared his drawing with his educator, then explained the different parts of it to the peers around him. It prompted other children to ask questions and listen to each other's ideas.

Theme · Culture

More independence, more sharing

The curriculum has encouraged meaningful interactions, with individuals showing greater confidence and independence. Children clearly enjoy working with their peers and sharing with one another.

Theme · Educators

Easy to follow, easy to run

Educators value how easy the curriculum is to follow and how convenient the website is for downloading resources. They also value the flexibility of the activities, letting children lead their own learning while the curriculum still encourages intentional teaching.

“It encourages children to communicate confidently, engages them through play, and helps them build meaningful relationships with their peers.”

The educator team — Precious Cargo Woodville Park

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