Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… mini lid banjos! Using just some old jar lids and rubber bands, these mini lid banjos are easy to make and look great! These mini lid banjos won’t quite make the same sound as the real thing (which parents may prefer!) but these little…
Your Early Leaning Centre knows the importance of safety around the pool. Coming into the hot QLD summer season, the pool is the perfect way for your child to get out of the house and cool off. It’s also a great way to stay off screens and to get some fun exercise! Here are some…
Welcome to Cleveland Early Learning Centre September Newsletter! Spring has definitely sprung for September, the children have been taking advantage of the warmer weather & asking to spend more time outdoors. The children have been engaging in a lot of water play, gross motor skill activities, gardening, art & craft activities & a lot of…
This month’s recipe is an easy-to-make, fun, and delicious weekend breakfast! Serves 2 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy These pancakes are a healthy little breakfast perfect for a lazy Sunday morning or Saturday before sport! The blueberries provide a nice boost of energy absolutely packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre.…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… rainbow sun catcher! All you need is some black cards and coloured tissue paper, and your kids can create their very own rainbow stain glass window! This can be adapted to any shape your children can think up so let their imagination run wild.…
Your ELC explores how dancing can aid your child’s physical and mental development and wellbeing. Children love to move but running and jumping isn’t the only way that they should be encouraged to move. Dance has so many benefits for children’s physical and mental development, and you don’t even have to enrol your child in…
Your ELC gives some tips to keep your children learning during the school holidays. Children love learning when it’s fun, but it’s hard to keep up with their education during the holidays. There are many ways to help keep your child engaged in science, history, maths, English and technology throughout the school holidays. Visit a…
Welcome to Cleveland Early Learning Centre August Newsletter! At the start of the month, the children engaged in a performance held by Trae Trae an Aboriginal Performer who taught the children about his culture & showed the children traditional clothing & the dances they performed during different celebrations; the children thoroughly enjoyed the performance &…
Your ELC takes you through what fine motor skills are and how you can help your child develop them. Fine motor skills are small and precise movements using the muscles in the hands and wrists. Fine motor skills are important for everyday tasks relating to self-care, academics, and play. What are fine motor skills…
Your ELC shares the benefits drawing has on children’s development. As your child grows and develops their language skills, they will also develop their communication skills. Communication is a key part of their development, and good communication can help your child feel safe and secure in their environment while also helping them develop their other…