THE PERMACULTURE PHILOSOPHY
Permaculture incorporates care for self, care for others and care for the environment. The rhythm of our day will be designed around these ideals. Our day will also be Rudolf Steiner inspired, ensuring it revolves around our heads, hearts and hands.
CARE FOR SELF
May look like journaling, meditation, movement, fresh air, sunshine, healthy eating, positive social interactions...
CARE FOR OTHERS
May look like group work, stories, positive discussion, random acts of kindness, teaching others skills, caring for animals and designing habitats...
CARE FOR THE EARTH
May look like gardening, building healthy soil, growing organic foods, creating biodiversity and ecosystems...
WHAT OUR DAYS LOOK LIKE
Sprouts is a 3 to 5 year-old Permaculture immersion. It includes nature-based learning and play both indoors and out. The children will be involved in developing an edible garden, feeding the farm animals, creating animal habitats, completing age-appropriate creative art and craft activities, as well as engaging in mindfulness practices & kids' yoga.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Families with preschool-aged children looking for one or more of the following for their child(ren):
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A full-day permaculture immersion they'll enjoy.
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An opportunity to interact and socialise with other children
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Opportunities that foster their unique intelligence and learning styles.
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Opportunities to interact, care for and feed animals.
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Experiences that nurture and develop a keen interest in the natural world.
TESTIMONIALS
BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
We desire the Sprouts to be a community of learners who learn and grow alongside each other, whilst our garden also grows and develops over time. We will encourage children to take ownership of the space and collectively work to develop an ever-changing and evolving garden they will be proud of.
OUR GUARANTEE
As educators with experience working with a wide range of children of many ages and across many different contexts, we are confident that we can accommodate each child's individual needs. Should problems arise that need to be addressed, we will prioritise meeting the physical and emotional needs of all children and ensure that their families are appropriately informed and involved in this process. In light of this, we will not be offering refunds once each term commences.
FAQs
Who is the Sprouts program for?
The Sprouts program is for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 years.
How long does the Sprouts program run for?
The Sprouts programs will run throughout the course of each school term, typically 10 weeks.
Do I have to pay upfront for the program?
Term payments are required before the commencement of the term. If you require an alternate payment option, please contact us, and we can discuss possible options.
Does my child need to attend the entire 10-week program?
Our preference is for children to attend the Sprouts program for the whole term. This is to ensure continuity for the children and facilitator.
What does my child need to bring along to the Sprouts program?
Children will need to bring their own morning tea, lunch, hat, sunscreen, fully enclosed footwear and a set of spare clothes to change into (if needed). If children have any medical requirements that we may need to cater to, we will need to be informed in advance.
Is the Sprouts program safe?
Village Reconnected prides itself on safety. Both Ash and Nige are qualified teachers. They have up-to-date First Aid and CPR training, there are suitable First Aid Kits on-site and they have a full Risk Management Plan for all of their programs.
What does the Sprouts program include?
The Sprouts program includes all the necessary tools, stationery, and materials for the activities undertaken.