Early Childhood
 | Early Childhood ProgramsA visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne or Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is an ideal excursion for early childhood groups. Early childhood educators play a key role in the development and implementation of these programs. The Early Childhood Program (ECP) is a wonderful, enjoyable and safe first excursion for 4 year olds. Each program is led by a Royal Botanic Gardens Early Childhood teacher and can be adapted to suit individual group needs. Teacher professional development workshops are also available on request.
$9.60 per student (includ. GST) $164.00 per class, for small groups (Minimum Charge) Teachers / Adults free (Maximum 8 per class)
SESSION TIMES All programs 1 hour and 45 minutes in duration. 10.15am – 12.00 noon 12.30pm – 2.15pm
FOR BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION Melbourne: 9252 2358 Email: edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION CHILDREN'S GARDEN OPENING HOURS The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden needs time for rest and maintenance. It is closed for two months at the end of the Victorian July School Holidays. This year the Children's Garden will close on 15 July 2009 and reopen at 10am, 9 September 2009. Open 10am - 4pm, Monday and Tuesday* please note conditions apply! *booked education program groups ONLY! Closed:
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Royal Botanic Gardens - Melbourne Seasonal experience: Spring – Autumn – Christmas You me and Murawee by Kerri Hashmi | Royal Botanic Gardens - Cranbourne |
CRANBOURNE
Help the puppet, Katie Koala to prepare and celebrate her birthday. Deliver invitations to the homes of native animals, play games and make bush party decorations as well as a potpourri sachet. Discover the plants and animals that call the Cranbourne Bushland home. Experiences include discovery-walk, animal observations, sensory exploration of plants and bushcraft activity.
Baby Bilby where do you sleep? Search for Baby Bilby in the new Australian Garden and discover the colours, sights, smells and textures of the Australian landscape. Learn about the plants and animals that make the arid centre of Australia their home. Then meet Bilby’s cousin Bandicoot who lives in the Cranbourne bushland. Experiences include discovery-walk, observations and sensory exploration of plants in their landscape.
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THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION CHILDREN'S GARDEN PROGRAMS
The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden is a place where children of all ages and abilities are able to explore and discover in an interactive, hands-on environment, the wonders of plants and their importance in our lives. Delight in plants-spaces that will stimulate children’s senses, broaden their knowledge and invite exploration and adventure. Immerse your group in the magical world of a garden where experience-based learning creates connections through gardening, play and the inspiration of story…A place just waiting for the child’s imagination! Choose from the following programs.
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THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S GARDEN PROGRAMS1hr Children’s Garden & 45mins wider Gardens Children journey back in time to Fern Gully to look for longnecks peering through the canopy of the rainforest to look for dinosaurs ‘dinner plates’ the Cycads and feel the prickles of the Bunya Bunya Pine. Experiences also include finding real plant fossil in shale and planting a pet dino- plant to take home.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB) TIPCGF Teacher Kit ( PDF format 3.5MB)
You me and Murawee by Kerri Hashmi This program gives students a greater understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture in particular the local Kulin Nation. Through the story-book students explore indigenous plants in the Children’s Garden, collecting plant treasures and use Aboriginal tools. Experiences include grinding and painting with ochre, meeting Waa (the Raven) and making a belonging handprint to take home.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
A Garden of Rhythm and Rhyme Term 1, 2 & 4 An exploration of the connections between music, sound and the plant world. Experiences include: responses to the landscape through movement and music-making, exploration of plants as instruments and joining in plant-inspired rhymes and songs.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
A water conservation program that explores the connections between water and living things. Experiences include: Ponding in the wetland and the sensory exploration of plants adopted to survive in arid environments. Children understand that plants need water by potting a seedling to take home.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
This program explores the ways that plant material can be used as homes, for ourselves and other animals. Experiences include: Discovery-walk to observe animals in their homes, cubby building, sensory exploration of plant material and making an animal home with clay and plant treasures.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
A hands-on organic gardening experience where children do the real work in the Kitchen Garden and make connections between plants and food. Experiences include: gardening such as planting, digging, harvesting (the type of work will depend on the season) planting a seed to take home, meeting the worms and making a herbal tea bag.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
CHILDREN’S GARDEN CLOSED DURING TERM 3
Investigate the creatures we share our garden with, exploring how they live and how they help our gardens grow. Discover why plants attract and repel little creatures. Experiences include: include: ponding, wormfarm, discovery-walk, animal observations, sensory exploration of plants and making a pest repellant pot pourri.
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
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MELBOURNE15mins Children’s Garden & 1hr 30mins wider Gardens
Seasonal Experience: Spring – Autumn – Christmas
Early Childhood Teacher Kit ( PDF format 577KB)
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SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR REMAINING PARENTS AND TODDLERS – Melbourne
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The Royal Botanic Gardens appreciates your understanding and commitment to ensuring that the visiting children gain the most from the outdoor Gardens experience. For session management and for the child's enjoyment and safety we request that whilst the actual early childhood program is operating a maximum of 8 parents and no siblings participate in the group. |