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Practical guidance, family resources and everyday moments connected to German-language early learning through GAP Playschool.

These posts help families understand the rhythm, routines, culture and community around early childhood learning at Spielwelt.

  • Gratitude

    Ideas for encouraging gratitude in children’s everyday lives, and some of the ways we explore gratitude with children at GAP.

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  • Equality and Inclusion

    Ideas for promoting equality and inclusion in children’s lives, and some of the ways we explore these themes with children at GAP.

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  • Songs We Sing

    A practical collection of favourite GAP songs that families can carry into home life, including a handy lantern-walk section.

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  • Guidelines On Packing Lunches

    Clear, practical lunch guidance for GAP families, from healthy food and water bottles to allergens, packaging and choking risks.

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  • A-Z of Spielwelt in 2022

    Herzliche Grüße liebe Spielwelter und Spielwelterinnen, Mensch, it has been a very busy year for Spielwelt! Thank you to everyone who contributed in ways both large and small, it is your efforts that make our wonderful organisation possible. To celebrate 2022, we have collated a bit of an A-Z of Spielwelt below. A is for Administration,…

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  • Spielwelt celebrates Nikolaus in 2022

    Lustig, lustig, tralalalala! An article from our President Tobias. December is an exciting time when you are a child, what with end-of-year celebrations, long summer days and, of course, the promise of Christmas presents. But the children at Spielwelt are doubly lucky, because they can expect a visit from not just one, but two jolly…

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  • National Portrait Gallery Excursions

    Last week, both of our GAP classes embarked on a very exciting and fun excursion to the National Portrait Gallery. After the children had been dropped off by their parents, we enjoyed our morning tea out in the sunshine and our picnic rug provided a good spot to fuel our energy for the upcoming 1-hour…

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  • Our young people get active in democracy

    The Spielwelt committee recently supported some of our children and young people to have their voices heard in Parliament. Children as young as four and up to 19 years old from GAP and Pfadfinder contributed to a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications. The senate committee is considering the Climate Change…

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  • What’s happening at GAP in Term 3

    This term our lovely Teaching Team has lined up great incursions for our Mon/Tue and Thu/Fri classes, including fabulous music lessons with our wonderful educator Michelle, who specifically designs the lessons for children aged 3-5 years. Furthermore, we had our lovely Anke Maria from the Ginninderra Catchment Group visit the GAP. As part of their…

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  • Lantern Walk 2022 – Plan Your Visit

    The Turner Scout Hall and surrounding Haig Park will come alive with bobbing lanterns, excited children, traditional lantern walk songs, families socialising and delicious food on Saturday 18 June 2022, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Bring cash for food and drinks: $5.00 per German sausage; $3.00 for a baked potato; $2.00 for each mug of Gluehwein,…

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