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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.

  • Occupations Weeks at GAP

    The GAP children have been learning all about occupations in our community.   Some of our parents offered to come in and tell us about the interesting jobs they have. During a visit from an Australian Army dad, we got to see how soldiers make little tents (called hootchies) to camp in, check out all…

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  • Musical Michelle’s visit to GAP

    The children and teachers at the GAP thoroughly enjoyed a visit from Michelle the very talented music teacher today. We learned new songs, sang a few old favourites; we danced to different styles of music; we played instruments; we heard some of Michelle’s cool instruments;  and we learned about rhythm, volume, pitch.  A great time…

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  • Science Weeks at GAP

    The children at the GAP are enjoying our science weeks.  They have been experimenting with liquids and solids, and mixing them together. What happens when you drop a pebble into water? What about salt in water? What about water into flour?  How about oil? Coloured marker pens? Sand? Sugar? Which led us to our next…

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  • Happy Hopping at GAP today!

    The children and teachers were delighted to host guest speaker Anke Maria – a local German biologist from ACT Frogwatch – today.  We got to meet and hear from many of her froggy friends, and learn about their habits and environmental needs.   There were lots of hands-on activities, games, puzzles and puppets to have fun…

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  • Like us on Facebook to keep up with our events

    Like us on our Facebook to get news on our events and other information relevant to German families in Canberra: https://www.facebook.com/SpielweltGermanKidsCanberra/ Our members past and present can also join our private Facebook group.

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  • Tips On Settling Your Child In

    Gentle, practical guidance for families helping a child settle into GAP and navigate separation at drop-off time.

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  • Year At A Glance

    A simple overview of the yearly GAP rhythm, with room for child-led activities, seasonal shifts and shared songs along the way.

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