"Every language a child speaks is part of who they are, and every language is valued here.”
At Mucky Pups Preschool, we are proud to welcome children and families from many different cultures, backgrounds and languages.
We understand that starting preschool can feel like a big step for any child, and sometimes even more so when English is not a child’s first language.
Our nurturing team works closely with families to help every child feel safe, understood and confident as they settle into preschool life.
We understand that starting preschool can feel like a big step for any child, and sometimes even more so when English is not a child’s first language.
Our nurturing team works closely with families to help every child feel safe, understood and confident as they settle into preschool life.
Valuing Home Languages
We believe a child’s home language is an important part of their identity and should always be celebrated and encouraged.
Using and developing a first language at home supports children’s confidence, wellbeing and communication skills. Bilingualism and multilingualism are viewed as strengths, and we value the richness that different languages and cultures bring to our preschool community.
Practitioners take time to learn important words and phrases from children’s home languages, helping children feel recognised, respected and included.
Using and developing a first language at home supports children’s confidence, wellbeing and communication skills. Bilingualism and multilingualism are viewed as strengths, and we value the richness that different languages and cultures bring to our preschool community.
Practitioners take time to learn important words and phrases from children’s home languages, helping children feel recognised, respected and included.
Supporting Communication
Children communicate in many different ways before they begin speaking confidently in English.
We use visual prompts, gestures, signing, pictures, routines and consistent language to help children understand and feel secure throughout the day.
Practitioners build warm, trusting relationships with children and support communication through play, conversations and shared experiences without placing pressure on children to speak before they are ready.
We understand that some children may go through a “silent period” while they listen, observe and begin understanding English. During this time, children are still learning, communicating and developing in many different ways.
We use visual prompts, gestures, signing, pictures, routines and consistent language to help children understand and feel secure throughout the day.
Practitioners build warm, trusting relationships with children and support communication through play, conversations and shared experiences without placing pressure on children to speak before they are ready.
We understand that some children may go through a “silent period” while they listen, observe and begin understanding English. During this time, children are still learning, communicating and developing in many different ways.
Working in Partnership With Families
We believe families are an essential part of every child’s learning journey.
Parents and carers help us understand children’s interests, routines, key words and experiences so we can provide meaningful support and create strong connections between home and preschool.
We warmly welcome families sharing languages, stories, cultural experiences and resources with us as part of our preschool community.
Parents and carers help us understand children’s interests, routines, key words and experiences so we can provide meaningful support and create strong connections between home and preschool.
We warmly welcome families sharing languages, stories, cultural experiences and resources with us as part of our preschool community.
Supporting Your Child Together
There are many simple ways families can help support children as they develop confidence with language.
Continuing to speak your home language at home is incredibly important and helps children feel secure, connected and confident in their identity.
Sharing stories, conversations, songs and everyday experiences in any language all help build strong communication skills.
We also value families sharing key words, favourite songs, cultural traditions and important information about their child’s interests and experiences so we can create meaningful connections between home and preschool.
By working together, we help children feel safe, understood and proud of who they are.
Continuing to speak your home language at home is incredibly important and helps children feel secure, connected and confident in their identity.
Sharing stories, conversations, songs and everyday experiences in any language all help build strong communication skills.
We also value families sharing key words, favourite songs, cultural traditions and important information about their child’s interests and experiences so we can create meaningful connections between home and preschool.
By working together, we help children feel safe, understood and proud of who they are.
Every Child is Unique
At Mucky Pups Preschool, all children are offered the same rich opportunities to explore, learn and thrive.
We recognise that children develop language and confidence at different rates, and we support every child with patience, encouragement and care as they grow.
We recognise that children develop language and confidence at different rates, and we support every child with patience, encouragement and care as they grow.
“We love hearing different languages within our preschool and celebrating the many cultures that make our community so special.”
