A Kid Reaching to Touch a Plant Outside - Importance of Encouraging Child to Ask Questions - Early Learning Centre

The Importance of Encouraging your Child to Ask Questions

Your ELC explains the importance of encouraging your child to ask questions. When a child asks questions, it equips them with the ability to better understand the world, events, and occurrences happening around them. Being inquisitive comes naturally to children and I’m sure every parent can agree that their child loves to ask questions.   When children ask questions, it is helping the development…

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Social Sports and Activities Have Many Benefits for Your Child’s Development

Your ELC explains what makes social sports and activities so important for your child’s development. Social play is when children interact with other children or adults in group activities, for example, playing catch, friendly competitions, or reenacting make-believe scenarios. Social sports and activities offer so many benefits to your child’s development, they truly are a key…

Kid Holding a Paint Brush - Difference Between Fine and Gross Motor Skills - Early Learning Centre

Differences Between Fine and Gross Motor Skills

Your local ELC explains the differences between fine and gross motor skills. Parents are often told about the importance of gross and fine motor skills, but sometimes, an explanation on what fine and gross motor skills are not given. Your local early learning centre is here to explain!   Fine Motor Skills  Fine motor skills involve…

Jacket Potatoes with Mexican Bean and Cheese - September 2021 Recipe of the Month

Recipe of the Month: Jacket Potatoes with Mexican Bean and Cheese

Your local early learning centre shares a recipe your children are sure to love! This taste, the five-star rated recipe is sure to get your children excited about eating vegetables! Your children will be begging for this healthy, filling, and easy to make dinner recipe every night!  Serves 4 | Cooking Time: 15 mins |…

Lentil Bolognese - Recipe of the Month - Early Learning Centre

Recipe of the Month: Easy Lentil Bolognese

Your local early learning centre shares this delicious vegetarian take on Spaghetti Bolognese! Your child won’t know how healthy it is – and they’ll be asking for seconds. Cutting back on meat and introducing plant-based meals to our diets has many environmental and health benefits. This lentil Bolognese recipe is a simple, affordable and delicious…