An Irresistible Experience
Our toddler room “zoo” is designed to be irresistible... an experience children can’t help but touch, explore, and play with. With plush and wooden animals, zoo‑like furniture, and the much‑loved book Dear Zoo, toddlers step into a story that comes alive beneath their hands.
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“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt"
We bring Michael Rosen’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to life by transforming the story into an interactive play space where children explore, imagine, and retell the adventure in their own way.
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Dressing Up in Style
Even the smallest piece of dress‑up can open big doors. Our hat stand has become an invitation for children to explore identity, imagination, and confidence.
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Bathing Children in Literacy
Our library helps immerse children in rich, meaningful literacy experiences every day. Families are encouraged to bring a library bag and borrow books regularly, supporting the well‑known goal of sharing 1,000 books before kindergarten.
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Exploring Movement, Cause & Effect Through Our Marble Run
Our marble run invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore cause and effect, chain reactions, movement, speed, and problem‑solving through hands‑on play.
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Bringing Canberra Day Magic Into Our Foyer
At St. Luke’s, we’ve refreshed our foyer to celebrate Canberra Day and the upcoming Canberra Balloon Spectacular,bringing the colour, creativity, and community spirit of our city into our learning environment. These evolving displays invite curiosity, spark joy, and help children build a deeper sens
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Seeing Babies as Capable Learners
From the very beginning, babies are active thinkers, explorers, and problem‑solvers. When we recognise their natural capabilities, we see just how much learning is already unfolding. We honour these early dispositions and nurture the foundations of who children are becoming.
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Sensory Blocks in the Toddler Studio
Our colourful sensory blocks invite toddlers into a world of touch, sound, and surprise. With each shake, squeeze, and peek, children discover new textures, colours, and movements... simple moments of sensory wonder that help them explore the world through their hands.
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Light, Shadow & Discovery in the Toddler Studio
Our toddler studio light board is a place of quiet magic, where glowing objects, shifting colours, and dancing shadows invite children to wonder, explore, and create. Here, everyday materials become extraordinary as light transforms how toddlers see, think, and imagine.
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Exploring Our Place in the World
Our map display helps children make sense of where they live, starting with “my house” and slowly expanding to suburb, city, and beyond.
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Authenticity at the Table
In our dining area, familiar objects like cook books help children feel connected, comfortable, and at home. These authentic touches invite curiosity, spark conversations about food and family, and reflect the real‑world spaces children know and love.
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Celebrating Enlighten Festival
Each year, Enlighten Canberra transforms our city with colour, creativity, and celebration. At St Luke’s Early Learning Community Deakin, we bring a little bit of that magic into our learning environment.
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