Category Mental Health and Well-being

Explaining the Pandemic and Covid Testing to Children

There is a superb book for children about coronavirus and the pandemic, covering lockdowns and all sorts of great topics here. Even if you don’t want to purchase the book, you can use the “Take a Look Inside” link on…

What do PhysioTherapists Do?

The Thursday/Friday GAP class were fascinated to learn about what physiotherapists do. We were lucky enough to have the wonderful physiotherapist Lucy Joske visit us. She specialises in paediatric physiotherapy as well as other types. We learned that physiotherapists can…

Dr Barks visits GAP

The Thursday/Friday GAP class were excited to welcome Dr Brandon Barks and his wonderful assistants to our morning circle today. Dr Barks is an anaesthetist and came in to talk to the children about what doctors, specifically anaesthetists, can do…

What Makes Spielwelt Special

The committee has been discussing “who is Spielwelt and what makes it so special?” These are some of our answers: German language We are welcoming Teachers spending time with children rather than admin during the day Teachers having the time…

Mothers Day Tips

Breakfast in Bed Here’s a super simple and really cute breakfast idea so children can make something pretty much all by themselves for Mama on Mothers’ Day (and if that goes well, then they can make it on all the other days…

The Great Australian Picnic

At the GAP, we love to give the children simple old-fashioned experiences: We are helping them build memories of a fun and joyful childhood spent with friends in the sunshine and fresh air. Last week, we took our wagon, some…

We love animals

The GAP children were delighted to meet Louie, a super friendly dog, who came to wag his tail for the children and answer all their dog related (and many non-dog related) questions!