Welcome to another month of news and to our families who have recently joined us at Doolandella ELC. Show Bags Show bags are on sale again this year. Order forms have been placed in your child’s bag. Additional order forms are available in the office. Please return the forms with the money to the office…
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…
Welcome to another month of news and to our families who have recently joined us at Doolandella ELC. Book Library – Take a Book and Leave a Book The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) recent data showed children within this area are developmentally vulnerable in the areas of language and cognitive skills. As a result, we…
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…
For this month’s recipe, we bring you this quick and easy dish sure the please a crowd. Serves 10 | Prep Time: 17-20 minutes | Difficulty: Easy Looking for a dish to please a group of picky eaters? We might just have the solution for you! Utensils: Pot to boil pasta (and fresh corn if…