Cleveland Early Learning Centre - February 2021 Newsletter

Cleveland February 2021 News

Hello to our wonderful Cleveland Early Learning Centre families! Welcome to February! We are happy to have had many events happening throughout the centre this month, with the children all settling into their rooms and getting to know their Educators. Our extracurricular activities are back in full swing: Happy Feet is on Tuesday Yoga is…

Children playing with toys - Cleveland Early Learning Centre

The Importance of Play to a Child’s Physical, Mental, and Social Development

Your Early Learning Centre Speaks on the Importance of Play to a Child’s Physical, Mental, and Social Development.   We understand how important your child’s physical, mental, and social development is to you, it is important to us as well. This is why your local Early Learning Centre encourages learning through play as it supports your…

Children Playing Outdoors - Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre

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.…

Two kids lying down with blocks on their faces - Your ELC

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…

Chopped fruits in a stick - Your ELC Image

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)  …

Keys hanging to make a wind chime - Your ELC

DIY Activity of the Month: Wind Chime

Your local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s activity of the month… DIY Wind Chimes!   There are endless possibilities with this fun, creative DIY activity! Not only is this DIY activity simple to create, but it also helps children to understand the importance of recycling and understanding the world around them. Explore different sounds,…