Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… Weaving Rainbow Fish. Make this unique weaving rainbow fish with your child! All you really need is paper and glue! The kids could really choose any colours they would like though. Materials Rainbow colored paper Googly eye (or make one out of paper)…
With just three ingredients (fresh blueberries, Greek-style natural yoghurt and honey), you’ll have a sweet treat at the ready. Ingredients 250g blueberries 2 cups Greek-style natural yoghurt 1 tbs honey 8 cardboard cups 8 iceblock sticks Steps Place blueberries and 2 tbs water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes or until…
Your ELC explores how arts and crafts activities encourage creativity in young children. Children possess a unique perspective and creativity that is truly their own. When it comes to arts and crafts activities, it’s essential to recognise and embrace the imaginative expressions that flow from each child. Providing them the freedom to explore various…
Your ELC explores the advantages that go beyond academics, nurturing a foundation for success in the formal school setting. As parents, you may wonder about the importance of enrolling your child in kindergarten and how it sets the stage for their future academic journey. Kindergarten is more than just a transition from home or…
Your ELC shares the benefits of outdoor play and how nature can enhance open-ended play experiences for children. Open-ended play and nature go hand in hand when it comes to child development. The outdoors provides one of the best settings for a child to engage in open-ended play because it provides plenty of stimuli…
Your local ELC explains how playtime impacts child development, and what healthy playtime looks like. When children play, they are laying the foundations for all future learning. Playtime is absolutely crucial for children, developing everything from physical to social to creative skills, and even problem-solving and decision-making processes. Below, we’ll explore how playtime fosters…
Rustle up these green pancakes for a Halloween party or special treat. Spinach is the secret ingredient for this month’s recipe, and kids can decorate them with fruit monster faces Ingredients 225g self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp melted butter, plus extra for frying 175ml milk 75g baby spinach…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… Fluffy Ghost Art! Boo! This month, we’re making ghosts with cotton balls. These ghosts are super soft and super fun to make, and your child can customise theirs however they want. Materials Coloured paper Black paper or felt Glue Cotton balls White pencil…
Your local ELC shares how childcare centres foster inclusivity and cultural awareness in childcare settings. In today’s interconnected world, promoting inclusivity and cultural awareness is not just a choice but a responsibility, especially in environments that shape young minds. We play a vital role in laying the foundation for a child’s understanding of diversity…
Your local ELC shares how childcare centres teach foundational literacy skills in children under 5, and how these methods can be incorporated into your own parenting. Your Early Learning Centre childcare centres have a strong focus on the education of children while they are in our care. When your child is at one of…