Gumtree Kids Piliyandala

Gumtree Kids Piliyandala Gumtree Kids is a preschool in Piliyandala, Colombo, inspired by Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

We offer high-quality, play-based education that nurtures social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through STEM and life skills.

Get Half a Month FREE when you enrol before 31st December!Give your child the best start with our Australian EYLF-inspir...
16/11/2025

Get Half a Month FREE when you enrol before 31st December!

Give your child the best start with our Australian EYLF-inspired, play-based preschool at Gumtree Kids Piliyandala.

🌱 Safe, nurturing environment
🎨 Purposeful play & learning
📲 Parents stay updated daily through our secure app
👩‍🏫 Caring, qualified educators
🚸 Limited places — enrol now!

15/11/2025

Get Half a Month FREE when you enrol before 31st December!

Give your child the best start with our Australian EYLF-inspired, play-based preschool at Gumtree Kids Piliyandala.

🌱 Safe and nurturing environment
🎨 Play-based learning with a purpose
📚 Emergent curriculum guided by children’s interests
👩‍🏫 Qualified and caring educators

Exploring Feelings with FacesObservation:Children were given the opportunity to take part in an emotion activity using f...
13/11/2025

Exploring Feelings with Faces

Observation:
Children were given the opportunity to take part in an emotion activity using felt face templates. They chose whether to create a surprised, sad, or happy face, carefully placing the eyes, nose, and mouth in the correct positions. The children discussed how each face looked and what might make someone feel that way, showing growing awareness of emotions and facial expressions.

Learning Links (EYLF):

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity – they recognise and express their emotions appropriately.

Creative Play with the Styling HeadObservation:She sat at the dressing table and picked up the doll styling head. She be...
13/11/2025

Creative Play with the Styling Head

Observation:
She sat at the dressing table and picked up the doll styling head. She began to pretend to apply makeup and lipstick, showing focus and imagination during her play. She spoke softly as she worked, demonstrating an understanding of real-life routines and expressing her creativity.

Learning Links (EYLF):

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity – she expresses herself through imaginative play and develops confidence in her abilities.

Exploring Letters in the SandObservation:During a literacy experience, educators encouraged children to explore letters ...
13/11/2025

Exploring Letters in the Sand

Observation:
During a literacy experience, educators encouraged children to explore letters by copying them in a sand sensory tray. The children showed great interest as they traced and attempted to write the first letter of their names. They focused carefully on forming shapes and took pride in recognising letters that were familiar to them.

Learning Links (EYLF):

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators – they engage with symbols and begin to understand that letters represent sounds and meaning.

Creative Constructors! Children in the construction corner are deeply engaged in building with magnetic blocks, Mobilo, ...
13/11/2025

Creative Constructors!

Children in the construction corner are deeply engaged in building with magnetic blocks, Mobilo, and LEGO. They collaborate to plan and create complex structures, sharing ideas, negotiating roles, and solving problems together. Their conversations show creativity, persistence, and teamwork.

Learning Links (EYLF):

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners – they experiment, problem-solve, and use imagination in their constructions.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators – they express ideas and listen to others while working collaboratively.

Lest We Forget – Remembrance DayToday, kinder children created beautiful poppy flower art to honour Remembrance Day. Dur...
10/11/2025

Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day

Today, kinder children created beautiful poppy flower art to honour Remembrance Day. During group time, we talked about why we wear poppies and why we remember people who have helped us in many ways — like keeping us safe, caring for others, and working together.

EYLF Links:

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity – show respect and empathy for others.

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world – begin to understand community and national events.

🏗️ Little Builders at Work! 🧱Our curious Kinder children discovered some wooden blocks brought into the room as loose pa...
09/11/2025

🏗️ Little Builders at Work! 🧱

Our curious Kinder children discovered some wooden blocks brought into the room as loose parts — and their imaginations took off! 🚀

They began building structures, experimenting with balance, shapes, and teamwork. 🤝

This activity supports:
🌟 EYLF Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world – working together and sharing ideas.

🪵 Fine Motor Fun! 🐘🧵Our Kinder children enjoyed a Wooden Lacing Animals activity — a playful way to build fine motor ski...
09/11/2025

🪵 Fine Motor Fun! 🐘🧵

Our Kinder children enjoyed a Wooden Lacing Animals activity — a playful way to build fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination while exploring patience and creativity. 🌟

This hands-on learning links to:
🧩 EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing – developing control and coordination.

🎨 Little Artists in the Making! Our Kinder children are expressing their creativity through drawing and painting — explo...
09/11/2025

🎨 Little Artists in the Making!

Our Kinder children are expressing their creativity through drawing and painting — exploring colours, shapes, and stories from their imagination! 🌈

🖌️ Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity – expressing themselves with confidence and pride.

🎨 Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing – using art to explore emotions and develop fine motor skills.

09/11/2025

Give your child the best start to their learning journey with Gumtree Kids Preschool and Day-care!

✨Enrolments for 2026 are now open - Book your tour today!

Start your child's learning journey with Gumtree Kids Preschool and Day-care!✨Enrolments for 2026 are now open - Book yo...
06/11/2025

Start your child's learning journey with Gumtree Kids Preschool and Day-care!

✨Enrolments for 2026 are now open - Book your tour today!

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1st Lane, Ekamuthu Mawatha
Melbourne, VIC

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