Gumtree Kids Piliyandala

Gumtree Kids Piliyandala Welcome to Gumtree Kids Preschool & Daycare 🌱.

We provide a nurturing, play-based and inquiry-based learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and lead their own learning at their own pace.

🎈🎨 Balloon Painting Fun! 🎨🎈Our Kinder children explored a creative painting experience using droppers and balloons! They...
20/07/2026

🎈🎨 Balloon Painting Fun! 🎨🎈

Our Kinder children explored a creative painting experience using droppers and balloons! They carefully used droppers to pick up their chosen paint colours and dropped them onto paper before gently pressing and rolling balloons over the paint to create unique patterns and beautiful prints.

EYLF Outcome 4.2 – Children develop a range of learning and thinking skills and processes such as problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating.

Connection: Children experimented with using droppers and balloons to create different paint patterns. They explored cause and effect, tested different amounts of paint and pressure, and investigated how colours and textures changed through the process.

14/07/2026

🔤 Sinhala Name Letter Matching Fun 🌟

Our Kinder children had a wonderful time exploring a Sinhala name letter matching activity. They enthusiastically matched the letters in their own names, building early literacy skills while strengthening letter recognition, concentration, and confidence. Seeing their excitement as they found each letter made the learning experience even more meaningful!

🌱 EYLF Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators as they engage with language, symbols, and print in meaningful and enjoyable ways.

🎨 Outdoor Recycled Art Fun 🌿Our little artists took their creativity outdoors as they painted on recycled materials coll...
14/07/2026

🎨 Outdoor Recycled Art Fun 🌿

Our little artists took their creativity outdoors as they painted on recycled materials collected for our art activity. Using brushes, colours, and their imaginations, the children transformed everyday items into unique masterpieces while exploring different textures and expressing their ideas.

Creative experiences like these encourage imagination, problem-solving, and an appreciation for reusing materials in meaningful ways.

🌱 EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners as they develop creativity, curiosity, and explore new ways of thinking through hands-on experiences.

🎨 Nature Painting Adventure 🌿Our little artists explored the outdoors using leaves, sticks, flowers, and other natural t...
14/07/2026

🎨 Nature Painting Adventure 🌿

Our little artists explored the outdoors using leaves, sticks, flowers, and other natural treasures to create beautiful paintings. This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world while strengthening fine motor skills.

🌱 EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners as they explore, experiment, and express their ideas through creative play.

08/07/2026

🎶 Music, Movement & Smiles

Our interactive music session with Rochelle was a wonderful experience for both our Toddler and Kinder children! Through singing, movement, and rhythm, the children had fun, built confidence, and enjoyed learning together in a joyful and engaging environment. Thank you, Rochelle, for another memorable session!

EYLF Link:
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. 🎵🌿

🍫 World Chocolate Day Fun!Our little chefs celebrated World Chocolate Day by dipping biscuits into melted chocolate and ...
07/07/2026

🍫 World Chocolate Day Fun!

Our little chefs celebrated World Chocolate Day by dipping biscuits into melted chocolate and creating their own delicious treats! Along the way, they discovered that chocolate changes from solid to liquid when heated, explored different textures, and practised their fine motor skills while carefully dipping and decorating their biscuits.

EYLF Link:
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners as they investigate, experiment, and learn through hands-on experiences. 🍪✨

🪨 Nature Meets LiteracyChildren in our Kinder room explored nature by collecting their own special rocks and bringing th...
05/07/2026

🪨 Nature Meets Literacy

Children in our Kinder room explored nature by collecting their own special rocks and bringing them into the classroom. Using their discoveries, they enjoyed a fun literacy experience that encouraged conversation, vocabulary, and early language skills. Learning becomes even more meaningful when it starts with children's own curiosity!

EYLF Link:
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators. 🌿

02/07/2026

✨ Moments from Our Week ✨

A glimpse into a week full of learning, laughter, and discovery! 🌿💚

From exploring numeracy concepts to developing gross and fine motor skills through hands-on play, our children enjoyed meaningful experiences that supported their growth while having fun every day.

Every moment is an opportunity to learn, create, and thrive.

🌿 Stepping into Confidence! 🌿Our children had so much fun balancing on stepping stones and a wooden plank, building thei...
02/07/2026

🌿 Stepping into Confidence! 🌿

Our children had so much fun balancing on stepping stones and a wooden plank, building their balance, coordination, confidence, and focus through play. Every step was a chance to learn, grow, and enjoy a new challenge!

💚 Learning through movement, one step at a time.

🌿 We Are Hiring – Experienced Teachers 🌿Gumtree Kids Preschool & Daycare is looking for passionate and experienced teach...
27/06/2026

🌿 We Are Hiring – Experienced Teachers 🌿

Gumtree Kids Preschool & Daycare is looking for passionate and experienced teachers to join our growing team! 💚

If you love working with children, creating meaningful learning experiences, and being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:
✨ 2–3 years of experience
✨ Fluent in English
✨ Team player
✨ NVQ Level 4

📩 Send your CV to:
[email protected]

Join us and help nurture little minds every day 🌱✨

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1st Lane, Ekamuthu Mawatha
Melbourne, VIC

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