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 [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our October 2023 Family Newsletter. This month, we revisit our belief “Learning is an active process, a keystone to play based pedagogy,” and how this looks within our services. Our approach involves co-constructing learning with children and creating opportunities for their exploratory play and skill development. Learning is [...]
Children's emotions are a big part of their life. They learn to process and express emotions from adults. Children experience a wide range of feelings, and while some may be easier to understand than others, talking about them is vital. Recognising and naming how they feel can help children develop the skills to cope effectively [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our September 2023 Family Newsletter. This month marks a significant moment for Petit Early Learning Journey as we wish our nine centres who are transitioning to Guardian Childcare & Education (Guardian) a healthy, happy and enriching journey. To acknowledge this moment, I have a personal video message for all [...]
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 [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our August 2023 Family Newsletter. Early Childhood Educators' Day falls this year on Wednesday, 6 September. It is an initiative of the Australian Childcare Alliance and I invite all our families, children and sector colleagues to join us in saying thank you to all educators across early learning [...]
Australian books are a wonderful way to introduce children to the unique and diverse culture of our nation. From picture books to poetry and short stories, there are a wide variety of books by Indigenous and local authors about our beautiful country that can be enjoyed by young readers. Petit Early Learning Journey centres encourage [...]
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 [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our July 2023 Family Newsletter. Thank you for your support and trust in Petit Early Learning Journey. We are very proud of all our centres, their teams, families and children and the quality education and care outcomes we have achieved over the last eight years. As we move forward, we [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to the June 2023 Family Newsletter. At Petit Early Learning Journey, we believe "The learning environment is a place of potential and possibility." The environment nurtures children's interests, development and experiences and it inspires children to explore their world, discover new curiosities, opportunities and passions. Both indoor and outdoor [...]
