{"id":2626,"date":"2021-07-30T09:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T23:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2024-02-16T13:46:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T03:46:17","slug":"blog-the-journey-inspire-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/07-2021\/blog-the-journey-inspire-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Journey Inspire program"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Journey_Durack-20.jpg\" class=\"non-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-inspire-others\">To inspire others.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>That\u2019s why we developed the Journey Inspire program. Tapping into the unique skills of our Journey Early Learning team members, the program offers a range of cultural, social and physical activities wrapped up in an 8\u201312 week program. And it has one goal &#8211; inspire our little adventurers.<br>So how does it work? Firstly, the Journey leadership team works closely with the team to build a program brief. This includes details on how the program will be delivered, how to make it age appropriate, and the specific outcomes we want to achieve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We piloted the program in late 2020 and are really excited by its potential to inspire and delight our children. A range of <span style=\"color: #fe646d;\"><a style=\"color: #fe646d;\" href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/08-2021\/blog-play-based-learning-benefits-and-examples\/\">unique and diverse programs<\/a><\/span> have already been launched, based on literacy, art, sport, yoga, mindfulness, sustainability, cooking, language, culture, music, movement and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But for now, let\u2019s take a look into Journey Durack\u2019s first Inspire program, \u2018Love of Literacy\u2019, led by ECT Zoey, who really wanted to bring her passion for reading to the fore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cPersonally, I love literacy and reading and wanted to ensure that all the children here at Journey have the same opportunities to fall in love with reading like I did at a young age.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Journey_Durack-113.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/506;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Journey_Durack-113.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2018Love of Literacy\u2019 ran in the final term of the year. The program focused on four stories which were each repeated to encourage long term learning and reflective learning. The program went beyond just reading \u2013 each lesson also included props, loose parts and inspiring songs to enhance the storytelling experience. The resources and props were simple, but really helped complement the stories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The program was divided into three age groups, 0-2 (Nursery 1 and 2), 2-3 (Toddler 1 and 2) and 2.5-3.5 (Kinder), which allowed Zoey to modify each experience and ensure it was relevant for every age group. The sessions were run consecutively and designed to work with Zoey\u2019s existing Pre School schedule. Each age group was allocated 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspire-program-love-of-literacy\"><strong>Inspire program &#8211; Love of Literacy<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul><li>Week 1 and 2: Green Sheep<\/li><li>Week 3 and 4; Bear Hunt<\/li><li>Week 5 and 6: Warnayarra the Rainbow Snake<\/li><li>Week 7 and 8: Hungry Caterpillar<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Journey_Durack-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Journey_Durack-21.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-the-inspire-program\"><strong>Benefits of the Inspire program<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul><li>By embracing our team\u2019s unique talents, our children are provided with the opportunity to try something brand new like baton twirling or Bollywood dancing.<\/li><li>Families have access to a quality program signed off by the Head of Quality and Compliance at no extra cost.<\/li><li>The program is a great way to keep our teams happy, motivated and inspired.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"blog-cta\">If you\u2019d like to find out what Inspire program is planned for your centre, <a href=\"#\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To inspire others. 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