Local Places That Help Children Learn

At Kinburra, we believe children’s learning extends beyond the preschool environment. Our local community provides many meaningful opportunities for children to explore, build relationships and develop an understanding of the world around them.

Our Educators facilitate children’s learning in the community by taking them to familiar local places such as the library, Coles, local cafés and the fruit shop. These everyday experiences allow children to learn in real-life settings and make connections between what they experience at preschool and the wider community.

A visit to the library encourages children to develop a love of books, stories and language. Children can explore different types of books, listen to stories and learn how libraries are shared spaces where people gather, learn and discover new ideas. The children are also encouraged to discover books that link to current learning topics as a way to discover and extend upon their current knowledge and understanding.

Visiting Coles and the local fruit shop provides opportunities for children to learn about food, shopping and making healthy choices. Children may help select fruit and vegetables, notice different colours, shapes and sizes, and learn about the importance of fresh food. These visits also support early mathematical concepts as children count items, compare quantities and begin to recognise numbers and prices.

These experiences encourage children to ask questions, communicate their ideas and participate in the life of their local community. Educators support children by talking with them about what they notice, introducing new vocabulary and helping them reflect on their experiences when they return to preschool.

Community excursions are more than visits to familiar places. They are opportunities for children to develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Through these everyday experiences, children are learning that they are valued members of their local community and that learning can happen anywhere.

At Kinburra, we are proud to support children as they explore, connect and learn within the community that surrounds them.