For this month’s recipe, we bring you this sweet and simple snack that your children will love. Serves 6 | Prep Time: 22 minutes | Difficulty: Easy Utensils: Muffin/cupcake tray (needs at least 6 holes) Mixing bowl Spatula (Optional) cupcake liners Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising flour 1/3 cup caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… leaf rubbing art! It’s the middle of winter and some trees are looking a little bare. This activity is a great way to teach your little ones about the change in seasons. Materials: Leaves from outside Paper Crayons or pencils Steps: Head…
Welcome to Cleveland Early Learning Centre May Newsletter! Welcome to July. Only 6 more months till Santa comes to visit & most of the Kindergarten children graduate & go off to big schools 🙁 So much has been happening in the centre. First, we celebrated Naidoc Week, with the children engaging in a variety of…
Your ELC shares three reasons why routines for mealtime, nap time, playtime, bedtime, cuddle time, etc. are important for children. Every parent wants their child to succeed in life. And children’s success starts with a healthy and happy start in life. Part of this means children need healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development. How do…
Your ELC shares the benefits drawing has on children’s development. From emotional expression to developing pre-writing skills, your local early learning centre will take you through some of the benefits of drawing. Drawing helps children express their emotions Children don’t always have the words to express how they’re feeling. Drawing gives children another way to…
For this month’s recipe, we bring you this easy snack that your children will love. Serves 12 | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy For a vegetarian alternative, switch out the ham for sweetcorn. Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional) Pinch of salt 200ml milk 100g…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… pencil holders! Do you have some sturdy cardboard rolls and some paint? This simple craft is a great way to spend your afternoon! Materials: Sturdy cardboard roll Plain cardboard or thick card Paint Paintbrushes PVA glue Sequins, glitter, beads, pom poms or any…
Your local early learning centre shares this month’s DIY activity… Toilet paper roll plants! Do you have some empty toilet paper rolls lying about the house? Instead of throwing them out, why not reuse them to make a little flower garden with your kids! Materials: Empty toilet paper rolls Scissors Pencil Poster paint Paint…
Your local Early Learning Centre shares the benefits of letting your child help out in the kitchen. Cooking is a great way to get your children involved with what they eat, and it gives you the opportunity to teach them some healthy eating habits. Here are some advantages of letting your child help out in…
Your ELC explores the benefits of messy play, and how you can engage your child in messy play There is no denying that messy play is messy—it’s in the name, but this simple play style is one of the best ways for your child to learn and develop because it engages children’s senses during their…