Gumnuts Studio — Kindergarten, Ages 4-5
Big ideas now need bigger stages. In Gumnuts we fuse inquiry maths, phonics-rich storytelling and collaborative projects so children pitch solutions, lead teams and showcase their learning—striding into school confident, curious and resilient.
Gumnuts Studio at Everwood Early Education in Forrestdale is our dedicated kindergarten program for children aged 4 to 5 who are preparing for their transition to school. Conveniently located for families in Armadale, Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Hilbert and surrounding suburbs in the 6112 postcode area, our centre provides a rich learning environment guided by experienced, qualified early childhood educators. Each day is thoughtfully planned to build the foundation skills children need for a successful start to primary school, including early reading, writing readiness, number sense, social confidence and emotional resilience. Our small group sizes allow educators to tailor learning experiences to each child's interests and developmental stage, ensuring every child feels seen, supported and ready to thrive. Families choosing Everwood for their kindergarten year benefit from a warm community atmosphere, open communication with educators and a curriculum that values both academic readiness and the joy of childhood.
Gumnuts Studio at Everwood Early Education in Forrestdale is our dedicated kindergarten program for children aged 4 to 5 who are preparing for their transition to school. Conveniently located for families in Armadale, Harrisdale, Piara Waters, Hilbert and surrounding suburbs in the 6112 postcode area, our centre provides a rich learning environment guided by experienced, qualified early childhood educators. Each day is thoughtfully planned to build the foundation skills children need for a successful start to primary school, including early reading, writing readiness,
Inquiry Maths Lab
Pattern hunts, number stories and hands-on measuring stations turn abstract maths into real-world problem-solving. Children record findings in mini-journals, laying a concrete foundation for early numeracy at school.
Literacy Launchpad
Daily phonics games, puppet-led storytelling and shared-author sessions expand vocabularies and phonemic awareness. By year’s end most Gumnuts are writing their names and “reading” favourite picture books to peers.
Leadership Projects
Small teams plan, research and present long-term projects—building a worm farm, staging a puppet show, designing a mini-market. This nurtures collaboration, public speaking and pride in shared outcomes.
Future-Skills Lab
Tablets, Bee-Bot robots and basic coding cards introduce digital literacy the play-based way. Children predict, program and debug sequences—practising 21st-century thinking without losing hands-on creativity.
Outdoor Challenge Course
Balance beams, cargo nets and loose-part obstacle builds develop core strength, risk assessment and teamwork. Educators scaffold language like “plan, test, refine” to link movement with scientific thinking.
Community Buddies Week
Local “big school” students visit for shared reading and playground games, smoothing the transition to pre-primary. Children learn school routines, make friends and feel excited—not anxious—about the next step.