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The Developmental Benefits of Outdoor Play for Your Child

Your Early Learning Centre shares the developmental benefits of outdoor play for young children.   Outdoor play gives your child the chance to explore the natural environment around them. Not only does this provide new, exciting learning environments to discover, but it also offers a number of developmental benefits. Here’s our top 5!   1.…

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The Importance of Encouraging a Child’s Imagination

Your local Early Learning Centre shares four key benefits of children using their imagination.   Imagination transports children to a world that is their own, one where they can make beds turn into boats and a flashlight becomes the sun. Imagination is also a key facilitator for a child’s cognitive and social development, which is…

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Recipe of the Month: Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Your local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s recipe of the month… Rainbow Fruit Skewers!   Skip the ice cream and beat the heat with this quick and easy rainbow fruit skewer recipe! Serves 4 | Time: 5 mins | Difficulty: Easy Utensils: Various Cookie Cutters   Melon Ballers   Wooden Skewers   Yoghurt of choice (for dipping)  …