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Natural materials should be an integral element of a child's play. Loose things such as twigs, leaves, shells and sand benefit a child's early years experiences by stimulating their creativity and imagination. Natural materials are easily accessible and encourage children to learn about nature. The different textures, smells, sizes, colours, and sounds attributed to natural [...]
Do you hoard greeting cards? Are there cards from Valentine's Day, birthdays, festive seasons and happy holidays piling up in a cupboard? Some people find it easy to throw out cards and flowers, while others file them away. Every year, countless cards and flower bouquets are exchanged on special occasions, only to end up in [...]
Get ready for a fun and eco-friendly project! Create a worm farm at home with your children and watch as they learn about sustainability in a hands-on way. Wriggly worms are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our ecosystem by breaking down organic matter. Worms can help reduce organic household waste and [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our December 2023 Family Newsletter. Our family survey results are in, and we are very grateful to our families who took the time to provide us with invaluable feedback. Our family survey participation almost doubled compared to last year's result, rising by 21%, with focus areas across Petit [...]
Indoor play activities for children can be fun and adventurous even when it is dark and gloomy or too hot to venture outside. Whether you're stuck inside because of the weather or have limited outdoor space, these 30 indoor play ideas will keep children engaged and burning energy. These fun indoor play activities work well [...]
Light and shadow play is a magical and enchanting experience that captivates and entertains children for hours. It stimulates their imagination and creativity and promotes cognitive and sensory development. Inspiring children to use their hands when playing with light and shadow at home is an ideal way to help them explore and discover the world [...]
Loose parts play is magical. Children are captivated by it and the use of open-ended materials. Playing with loose parts engages a child's motor skills and nurtures the mind. It inspires children to move and play in different environments. As a concept, loose parts play has been around for many years. It involves providing children [...]
Looking for a fun, easy activity to do with your child? Make a kite together! The design possibilities are limitless. Crafting a kite at home can provide endless hours of entertainment and spark a love of learning in little ones. Here’s how to get started: Turn the project into a science (STEM) experiment to encourage [...]
We all know that children are creative. They come up with new and interesting ways to play, and they often see the world in a way that adults don’t. But creativity isn’t just about new ideas – it’s also about the process of creating those concepts. In other words, the best way to be creative [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our December newsletter for 2022. This year we saw a return to family and community events in our centres and the restart of Support Office visits and in-person national team meetings. Fostering meaningful reconnections and being more visible in centres was welcomed by all. I would like to [...]
