Your local ELC shares three reasons why play is a vital part of your child’s kindergarten education At your local early learning centre, we firmly believe that play is not just about fun and games—it’s a vital part of your child’s kindergarten education. Here are three reasons why play is so crucial for their…
Your local ELC shares five reasons why outdoor education and play are so important for children. At your local early learning centre, we believe that nature holds a wealth of opportunities for growth, discovery, and joy. Here are five reasons why outdoor education and play are so important for your child’s development. 1.…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… Colourful Dreamcatchers! Craft a colourful, easy dreamcatcher to light up the room and catch any bad dreams! Materials 2 bright colour paper plates Smaller side plate Pencil Scissors Glue Hole Punch Wool/yarn Pony beads Feathers Steps Place the side plate in the…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… egg carton flower paintings! The perfect Mother’s Day gift! Materials Canvas – 9″ x 12″ Egg carton (not foam) Paint Scissors Pipe cleaners Ribbon Buttons Craft glue Paintbrush Steps Paint the canvas with any colour of your choice and let it dry.…
Your local Early Learning Centre shares the health and developmental benefits of gardening for children. Outdoor play including gardening can not only be a new, exciting learning activity for children, but it can also have a great effect on the development of various skills for children. Here are some of the benefits: Improves Motor Skills…
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…