DIY Activity of the Month: Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… Popsicle Stick Puzzles! Today, we are excited to share an easy game that is sure to be popular with children—making custom puzzles using popsicle sticks and your favourite pictures.    Materials Popsicle sticks  Glue  Picture or drawing  Craft knife    Steps Align the popsicle sticks…

Eating Habits During Early Years Impact Lifelong Health

Your Early Learning Centre explores the importance of early nutrition to foster healthy eating habits in young children.   Early eating habits play a crucial role in shaping lifelong health and well-being. Developing healthy eating practices from a young age can have a lasting impact on physical health, cognitive development, and emotional well-being.     Cultivating…

How Veggie Patches Improve Children’s Play

Your Early Learning Centre explains the importance of Vegetable Gardens in early learning.   At Your Early Learning Centre, our dedication to fostering a deep connection with nature is evident in our dynamic outdoor learning spaces, such as our Cannon Hill kindy. Featuring sandpits, water play areas, and veggie gardens, create an immersive outdoor classroom…

The Power of Outdoor Learning: Discover the Benefits of Nature-Based Education

The Power of Outdoor Learning: Discover the Benefits of Nature-Based Education    In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of outdoor learning and how it enhances children’s development and learning experiences. From connecting with nature to developing essential life skills, we’ll delve into the impact that nature-based education can have on young minds. …

Fostering Social Skills through Cooperative Play: Building Strong Foundations for Relationships

Fostering Social Skills through Cooperative Play: Building Strong Foundations for Relationships   Join us as we delve into the importance of cooperative play in developing social skills in children. We will discuss how encouraging collaboration, communication, and empathy during playtime can help children build strong foundations for positive relationships and navigate social interactions both inside…

Sensory Bottles YourELC DIY Activity of the Month

DIY Activity of the Month: Sensory Bottles

Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… Sensory Bottles! Today, we are excited to dive into the wonderful world of sensory bottles. These captivating creations engage your little one’s senses, spark their imagination, and provide endless hours of entertainment.   Materials Clear plastic bottle with a tight-fitting lid (such as a…

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The Impact of Nutrition on Child Development

Your ELC explores the significant impact of nutrition on child development and how our childcare centres prioritise healthy eating habits for your little ones.   Proper nutrition plays a key role in supporting growth, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being. In this blog, we will explore the significant impact of nutrition on child development and how…