Hello everyone from our Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre! Daisy Hill ELC would like to respectfully acknowledge the Yugambeh people, the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live. We also recognise those whose ongoing efforts to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders…
With summer well and truly here, now is the time to enjoy the outdoors with your children. Getting outdoors is so important for children. It assists in the development of curiosity and enquiry and enables children to connect and interact with their community and feel a sense of belonging. It’s also important for your child’s health, with the outdoors…
What can you look out for to know if your child is ready for primary school? Here are 10 indicators. Those important first five years of a child’s life are preparation for the exciting transition to primary school. Here are 10 key indicators, your child is ready for the big transition: The ability to be separated from…
Did you know you can colour salt? Here’s a fan activity to try at home! Make these beautiful sand look-alike jars using coloured salt! You only need recycled jars, salt and some food colouring! Kids will love doing this activity too! Materials: Table salt Food colouring Recycled jars Resealable bag Steps: Start by cleaning…
This month’s recipe is perfect a fun, weekend breakfast! Serves 2 | Cooking Time: 5 mins | Difficulty: Easy These little pancakes are full of goodness and taste delicious! Oats and eggs for protein and sustained energy, banana and blueberries give a boost in your fruit intake and provide essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. …
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares this month’s activity of the month… Jelly Fish! Materials: Paper plate Child safe scissors (parents to supervise) Paintbrush Coloured yarns or streamers Tacky glue Googly eyes Different coloured paint Steps: Paint the top of the paper plate with any colours of the child’s choosing. Leave to dry. Once…
Your ELC answers all of your burning questions about kindergarten Kindergarten is an important step in your child’s life so we understand that you might have a few questions that go along with it, we’re here to answer those for you. Does my child have to go to kindergarten? Kindergarten programs are not mandatory…
Your ELC speaks on the benefits of placing your child into childcare in their early years. Some parents might not see the importance of childcare in the early years of a child’s life as it is very different from the learning environment found in primary and high school. However, the first five years of a…
This month’s recipe is perfect for parties and family gatherings! Serves 24 | Cooking Time: 45 mins | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 1 bunch English spinach large stems trimmed 1 onion finely chopped large 3 sheets puff pastry partially thawed 1g egg lightly beaten 250g ricotta 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated Steps: Wash leaves well and…
Hello everyone from our Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre! From The Office It’s hard to believe the festive season is upon us with only a week to go until the big man arrives! The children have really enjoyed taking part in creating beautiful Christmas crafts and singing Christmas songs. We have also had frequent visits from…