Story Telling
Fezzy There Magical Fox© & Friends
Story telling is such a huge part of how we learn about the world in which we live and how to navigate it successfully. That is why, here at the Magic Garden, we use Story Time to launch learning everyday. Those who join us for Play School are guided and supported by a wonderful team of care-givers and a magical cast of creatures, popping out of the pages of action packed, consciously curated books.
Faye wrote Fezzy The Magical Fox© and all her other activity books as a practical resource & invitation to play...
Play School
We invite wonder into the everyday here at the Magic Garden Play School. Tasks big and small take on a whole new meaning when we are searching for magic. We sing our song to start the day, then come some invitations of play, chosen from the many color curriculum activities. Art in the Garden, Story Yoga, Baby Zen Sound Bath's, gardening and much more take place every week. Read on to learn more...
Classes
So much to explore but in a nutshell... We have weekly
Baby Zen Sound Baths
Story Time | Singing
Nature Play | Gardening | Crafts
Story Yoga | Magic Meditations
Art in the Garden | Sensory Play
Fun with Fezzy Fox | First Phonics
Puddle Lane Reading | Dancing & much more.
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Schedule
A day in the life of a Play Schooler
8.45 am
Welcome Song
We start the day with song here at the Magic Garden as we fill the bird feeders and goodbye to parents. Next we sit together to read an opening story from our carefully curated library to spark imaginative play.
09.15 am
Nature Play
Our little explorers have the opportunity to settle Into the day with free play in the garden with their friends. Grounding in, with nature, wildlife and magic all around them.
09.45 am
Activities
We have formal invitations to play each day. Children may partake in the activity or opt for supervised & supported free play. This creates space for curiosity & learning at the right pace.
10.30 am
Story Time
Snack Time
We sit together for snack time while we initiate "I wonder" conversations or read together. Great for critical thinking & problem solving skill development.
11.00 am
Nature Walk
Farm or Ranch
Each day we venture out on a nature walk to a local farm or ranch to say hello to the horses and other animals. The children are safely buckled into our 4 seater wagons alongside their friends, while we chat, sing and count nature treasures we find along the way.
11.30 am
Indoor Play
Lunch Time
Our little explorers enjoy playtime in our beautiful indoor play space, building, creating and connecting with friends. Then at noon we eat lunch together and practice early phonics before our 12.30 nap time. Upon waking, they enjoy story time, free play and then a final activity before pick up.
Safety
Your little one is precious to us too...
Emergencies
Parents can call us anytime on our emergency phone line.
Eco Minded
We are a chemical free, organic environment.
Fully Licensed
Fully licensed, CPR Certified & background checked.
Follow us
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The Space
The Magic Garden offers a large gated extensively planted garden & play space, yoga deck, serenity sand pit, and a 500 sqft indoor space with 2 small dedicated sleep rooms fitted with cribs and nursing chairs for mama. There is also a work area for parents who want to stay, work, be creative and play. Tea is offered most mornings to encourage community. Email us to book a weekday tour of the space.