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…
Hello to our wonderful Cleveland Early Learning Centre families! Pirate Day: September 24th Last Friday we dressed as Pirates to raise funds for families living with childhood cancer. We were able to raise over $50 for this cause and we thank all families and Educators who contributed. We would also like to thank the Rigo…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s activity of the month… Paper Bag Monster Puppets! Your local early learning centre shares an activity that is sure to keep your child occupied at home! We are sure your child will be begging to do it every day! What you’ll need to make the Paper Bag…
Your ELC delves into the benefits story time with your children has on their development Storytime might seem like just a fun bonding activity you do with your child at the end of the day but it really is so much more than that! Storytime teaches your child many life and social skills through the…
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…
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 |…
Hello to our wonderful Cleveland Early Learning Centre families! Celebrating Book Week! This month, the team at Cleveland Early Learning Centre has been focussing on literacy and language development in their programs to tie in with our Book Week celebrations. At our recent team meeting we explored the Abecedarian Approach of Conversational Reading, where the adult…
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…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s activity of the month… Toilet Roll Rocket Ships Your local early learning centre shares this adorable DIY rocket ship craft using empty toilet rolls and other household bits and pieces. To make one rocket ship, you will need: Old toilet rolls Sheets of coloured card (in 3…
Your ELC shares the following benefits of sensory play time for your child along with some fun and simple sensory activity ideas! From babies to early school age, children are constantly developing their senses and discovering countless new things. Our little ones love to explore new sights, smells, tastes, textures and sounds, and luckily, there is no limit to…