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…
Hello everyone from our Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre! Our current centre focus is on Quality Area 5. (National Quality Standards). Relationships with Children Good relationships early in life help children to connect with others, build positive friendships and support children to self-regulate their emotions. Research shows relationships are central to children developing acceptance, self-esteem…
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…
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…
Hello everyone from our Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre! Nursery News Welcome to our new little friends! We are so lucky to share in the journey of all of our beautiful children but there is something extra special when they are so little! The time spent together has built such strong and beautiful connections with the…
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…