Hello to our wonderful Underwood Early Learning Centre families! Welcome to our August newsletter, and welcome to all our new families. I want to thank Allison for looking after the front desk while I was away on holidays this month, I know she looked after you all well. Fun Smiles Fun Smiles dental van will…
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 to our wonderful Underwood Early Learning Centre families! Welcome to the winter newsletter. Well, hasn’t it gotten cold fast? Hello to our new families, this newsletter is to keep you up to date on what’s going to happen throughout the month. We have a few new faces around the centre. Miss Jenny has come…
Dear Families, Fun Smiles Dental Service will be visiting our centre in the coming weeks. Please find further information on the service below as well as details regarding the Government Funded Child Dental Benefits Scheme for eligible families. Fun Smiles also offer private dental checks if your child is not eligible under the Child Dental…
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…