My new preschool

At the end of the preschool day, all the children have a grown-up who comes to pick them up.

Photo of a preschool boy wearing glasses and a hearing aid being carried by his father 

Photo of a preschool boy sitting down next to his mother smiling holding his lunch box with his bag on his back

I eat my lunch with the other children. If I can’t unwrap my food, I ask a grown-up for help. I always eat my healthy food first so I am strong and healthy. If I don’t eat all my food, I pack up what is left and take it home.

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Photo of preschool boy standing at gate, looking into preschool wearing mask

I wash my hands with soap and water and then dry them. I’m very good at remembering to wash my hands. I make sure I wash all the germs away so I stay healthy.

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Photo of a plastic container with play blocks in it and a child putting blocks in it

When play time finishes, I help pack away the toys. It’s good to look after our preschool and keep it tidy.

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As I leave, I smile and say goodbye to the grown-ups and children. I say, “Thanks for playing, see you next time.”&nbsp;When everyone has left, my preschool closes.

After we eat lunch, it’s quiet time. All the children do something quiet, like looking at a book, puzzles or drawing. Whenever my body is tired, I lie down and have a rest.

Photo of an educator reading a preschool girl a story on the floor with her wheelchair behind her

Photo of a child playing with plastic coloured connectors by themselves at a table

Photo of preschool girl playing in outdoor preschool smiling

I have some old friends who I play with at preschool, and some new ones too.

Photo of three preschool girls with their arms around each other smiling

Photo of preschool boy by himself playing with a threading activity

Some days, though, I feel like playing on my own.

Photo of two children holding hands with their back packs on walking towards the preschool door

When it is nearly home time, I pack my bag and put it on my back, ready to go.

There are lots of different things to play with at preschool. Each day I choose what I want to do. I like to have fun and learn new things.

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Photo of a child with glasses feeling the textures on coloured cups with an educator’s hand guiding hers

There is a big bathroom at my preschool. I go into the bathroom when I need to use the toilet.

Photo of an empty bathroom with three child sized toilets in a row

Then when I’m finished, I flush the toilet and wash my hands.

When my nose is runny, I get a tissue and blow it.

Photo of a preschool boy using a tissue to wipe his nose

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After I finish, I remember to put the tissue in the bin and wash my hands.

When I play outside, I like to run and climb up high on the equipment.

Photo of a preschool girl climbing on outdoor equipment

Photo of an educator and four preschool children playing in sandpit together, pouring sand

Photo of preschool child, girl holding an adult’s hand with a backpack on her back walking into preschool

I have a preschool bag which I carry on my back. I put it in a special place when I arrive at preschool.

Photo of preschool girl standing at table next to an educator who has her arm around her, doing craft

The grown-ups at my preschool look after me and help me learn. I tell them when I’m feeling sad and they help me feel better. The grown-ups remind everyone to be kind friends.

Sometimes, the children and grown-ups come together to learn new things and sing songs.

Photo of a preschool child smiling with her hands on her head, with another child doing the same in the background

Photo of an educator reading a story to a large group of preschool children outside

We also enjoy sharing stories together, just like I do at home.

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I take a lunch box and water bottle to preschool.

Photo of preschool girl sitting at table with her lunch box, holding an apple

Photo of preschool boy drinking water from a drink bottle

When I’m thirsty, I get myself a drink of water.

Photo of an educator with two preschool boys at a craft table cutting paper

When I play inside, I like making things with paper and boxes. When I am feeling sad, I build with the blocks, like I do at home.

Photo of preschool boy smiling wearing a wide brim hat outside 

I have a hat to wear at preschool. I wear it when I play outside to protect me from the sun.