Little Steps Pre-School brings fairytales to life
Young imaginations took centre stage as Jukskei Park Preschool transformed into a magical world of princesses, knights and storybook characters.
Little ones stepped into a world of imagination when Little Steps Pre-School in Jukskei Park hosted its Magical Fairytales Dress-Up Day on October 30.
The school was filled with colourful costumes as children arrived dressed as princesses, brave knights, fairies, superheroes and their favourite storybook characters.
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The excitement continued with a special appearance by Geewiz the Magician, whose tricks and surprises kept the young audience entertained and captivated throughout the celebrations.
Principal Melissa Savage said the event was about more than dressing up and entertainment: “It was an opportunity to give children the freedom to explore their imaginations and enjoy the magic of being young.
“I have always believed that preschool should be filled with magical moments,” she said.
With years of experience in early childhood education, Savage believes that childhood is a precious stage that should be celebrated rather than rushed.
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She explained that imaginative play also contributes to children’s development, helping them build confidence, communication skills, creativity and friendships while exploring different characters and perspectives.
The school’s play-based, child-centred approach places happiness, curiosity and exploration at the heart of learning.
However, Savage said creating lasting childhood memories remained just as important as the educational benefits of such activities.
“At Little Steps, we don’t want our children to simply remember what they learnt. We want them to remember how they felt. We want them to remember the laughter, the friendships, the excitement and those wonderful moments when the ordinary became extraordinary,” she said.
She hopes the children will carry the memories of their early years with them long after they have outgrown their fairytale costumes.
The celebration was a reminder that learning can extend beyond the classroom, with opportunities for creativity, play and discovery helping children make the most of their early years.
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