For this month’s recipe, we bring you this easy snack that your children will love. Serves 12 | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy For a vegetarian alternative, switch out the ham for sweetcorn. Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) Pinch of salt 200ml milk 100g…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… pencil holders! Do you have some sturdy cardboard rolls and some paint? This simple craft is a great way to spend your afternoon! Materials: Sturdy cardboard roll Plain cardboard or thick card Paint Paintbrushes PVA glue Sequins, glitter, beads, pom poms or any…
Hello to our wonderful Cannon Hill Early Learning Centre families! From the Office Winter is finally here, and didn’t it turn on rather quickly? This marks a bit of a different routine around the centre now that the weather has turned colder. We will be keeping the children inside for a little longer in the…
Your local early learning centre shares this month’s DIY activity… Toilet paper roll plants! Do you have some empty toilet paper rolls lying about the house? Instead of throwing them out, why not reuse them to make a little flower garden with your kids! Materials: Empty toilet paper rolls Scissors Pencil Poster paint Paint…
Your local Early Learning Centre shares the benefits of letting your child help out in the kitchen. Cooking is a great way to get your children involved with what they eat, and it gives you the opportunity to teach them some healthy eating habits. Here are some advantages of letting your child help out in…
Your ELC explores the benefits of messy play, and how you can engage your child in messy play There is no denying that messy play is messy—it’s in the name, but this simple play style is one of the best ways for your child to learn and develop because it engages children’s senses during their…
For this month’s recipe, we bring you this quick and easy dish sure the please a crowd. Serves 10 | Prep Time: 17-20 minutes | Difficulty: Easy Looking for a dish to please a group of picky eaters? We might just have the solution for you! Utensils: Pot to boil pasta (and fresh corn if…
Hello to our wonderful Cannon Hill Early Learning Centre families! From the Office Welcome to our May Newsletter. This month has seen a lot of activities and special events within the centre. We began our month with our Mother’s day stall where our children were able to select a lovely present for their mums. This…
Children live busy lives, playing with pets or friends, getting involved with sport and going to day-care. Getting enough sleep shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right? However, with the increasing prevalence and accessibility of devices and screens, many children aren’t getting as much sleep as they need. Your child getting the right amount…
Kindergarten is a big step in your child’s development, and it’s natural to have questions… We’ve addressed some of the most common below, but don’t hesitate to contact us for clarification or if there are any other questions we can answer. What should I do to get my child ready for kindergarten? There are some…