Kinder Kit Guide for Families Transcript
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Everything in your child's Kinder Kit can be used to play and learn together as a family.
Here are some of the ways to get the most out of your kit.
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AUSTRALIA PUZZLE
Working together on the Australia map puzzle is a simple way to help your child develop patience, concentration, problem solving and fine motor skills.
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Reading is one of the most important ways to support your child's literacy skills.
Why not choose a book together and find a comfy place to relax and read?
Ask your child what they see on the page or ask,
[Father]
I wonder what happens next.
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BALANCING GEMS
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Using the balancing gems to create different worlds together can help your child develop problem solving, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills.
It can also help them build their imagination and language skills.
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FINGER PUPPETS
Storytelling and role play is an important part of how children make sense of the world and themselves, and can help children master language.
Use the finger puppets to create characters and stories. Dramatic play is also a great way
to explore emotions and learn ways they can manage different emotions.
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PLAY DOUGH
Play dough is an important part of learning and you can join in the fun too. Roll a ball,
bang it, pound it, squish it. Talk about what you're making.
[Little girl]
I’m making a pancake.
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Add other objects, like sticks, feathers, or shells.
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CRAYONS AND ACTIVITY PAD
Crayons can help your child develop their hand-eye coordination and creativity. They can teach them about shapes and colours.
Use the art activity pad or even a blank paper to prompt ideas. Talk as you draw
and ask them to describe their pictures.
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CHALKBOARD
Use the chalkboard to create a world from your imagination. Find a comfortable place inside or outside and use the chalk to draw what you see around you.
You can also help your child practice writing their name.
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THREADING ANIMALS
The threading animals are a great way to help your child build their fine motor muscles in their hands and fingers. This is important for children's self-care and for later writing.
Guide your child in how to thread the lace through the holes of the animal.
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SHAPE SHAKERS
Creating music, singing, and dancing are a great way for children to learn new words and help them feel good about themselves.
Use the shape shakers to dance, move and shake to your favourite song.
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SEEDS
Planting seeds allows children to see the wonder of the natural world.
Talk about plants and name their parts. Plant them together, water them and check their growth each morning, and make some food with your harvest.
Remember, play based learning is one of the most important ways to support children to develop the skills and understanding they need to live well now and into the future.
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BEST START BEST LIFE
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