Your Local Early Learning Centre shares five simple, fun and creative activities to reduce screen time. Screens, what would we do without them? When our days are busy and our kids are at home with us, handing them a phone or iPad to play with can be an irresistibly simple solution. While a limited amount…
Your local early learning centre explains why kindy is so important for your child and their development. A kindy program offers a safe and caring environment in which children can build confidence in their abilities, extend their skills and have fun while learning. By participating in a kindergarten program, children discover new learning experiences and…
Your ELC lists some fun ways you can keep your child learning during the school holidays. Although school is out, there are many ways that you can keep your child learning, while also allowing them to have fun and enjoy their leisure time. Below are 5 ideas for how you can keep your child’s brain…
Easter time means spending time with your children and completing some fun Easter crafts! Below are three fun DIY projects that are both adorable and easy for your children to make. DIY Craft 1: Bunny Napkins You will need: White cloth napkins Pink acrylic paint Small wooden craft beads Raffia ribbon Steps:…
Welcome to Cleveland Early Learning Centre February/March Newsletter! Some important dates to remember: Friday April 7th the centre will be closed. (Good Friday) Monday the 10th April the centre is closed. (Easter Monday) Tuesday the 25th April the centre is closed (ANZAC Day) February For the month of February, the children settled well into their…
Your ELC explains the importance of water play for a child’s development. Playing with water is a great way to cool down on a hot day, but did you know water play can be so important when it comes to early development? Here at your local ELC, we incorporate water play into our learning through…
Your ELC shares tips on how to create a calming, soothing bedtime routine for you and your child. Bedtime routines, and the rituals embedded within them – help to make bedtime predictable, safe, and positive for your child. When children know exactly what to expect at bedtime, they feel safer, they feel calmer, and they…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… a rainbow tree! A low-cost arts and crafts activity your child will love! Find a branch outside, pick up a paintbrush and you’re halfway there. Materials Tree branch Bucket Sand Acrylic paint Paintbrushes Steps Save a tree branch! The next time you…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… paper plate dinosaur! A fun craft that will add to your craft animal zoo! Let your imagination run wild using different coloured paints that you think dinosaurs might have been! Materials Large paper plate Scissors Pencil Glue Toilet roll Acrylic paint Paint brush…
Welcome to Cleveland Early Learning Centre December Newsletter! Welcome to 2023 everyone. Nursery – Miss Ana as the Lead Educator & Miss Tia as the Educator Toddlers – Miss Ashlee as the Lead Educator & Miss Brooke as the Educator Early Learners – Miss Mandi as the Lead Educator & Miss Elyssa as the…