DIY Activity of the Month: Heart String Decoration for Valentine’s Day

Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… String Heart Decoration for Valentine’s Day. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, get creative with your little ones and make these gorgeous String Heart Decorations!   Materials Corkboard approximately the size of an A4 sheet of paper  Hammer  Nails  Yarn or string – particularly…

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The Role of Kindergarten in Developing Your Child’s Social Skills

Your ELC explores how the role of kindergarten helps improve your child’s social skills.   Did you know that the relationship children make at childcare or kindy impacts their ability to socialise in later life?  Not only are they playing and learning, but your children are also developing important skills for their future while in…

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Unleashing Creativity through Child-Focused Arts and Crafts

Your ELC explores how arts and crafts activities encourage creativity in young children.   Children possess a unique perspective and creativity that is truly their own. When it comes to arts and crafts activities, it’s essential to recognise and embrace the imaginative expressions that flow from each child. Providing them the freedom to explore various…

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The Importance of Playtime in Child Development

Your local ELC explains how playtime impacts child development, and what healthy playtime looks like.   When children play, they are laying the foundations for all future learning. Playtime is absolutely crucial for children, developing everything from physical to social to creative skills, and even problem-solving and decision-making processes. Below, we’ll explore how playtime fosters…

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Fostering Inclusivity and Cultural Awareness in Childcare

Your local ELC shares how childcare centres foster inclusivity and cultural awareness in childcare settings.   In today’s interconnected world, promoting inclusivity and cultural awareness is not just a choice but a responsibility, especially in environments that shape young minds. We play a vital role in laying the foundation for a child’s understanding of diversity…