Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our May family newsletter for 2023. Providing quality care and learning for children is essential for their growth and development. One way to achieve this is by increasing the connections we have to professional development and sector partners. By doing so, early childhood educators can gain access to [...]
Big life changes can be tough on anyone, but especially on young children. It can be incredibly challenging for young children who may not fully understand how to cope with change. So how can you help your child navigate these changes and come out on the other side more resilient than ever? Whether it is [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our April family newsletter for 2023. In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the importance of community connectedness in supporting health and wellbeing. Our belief, “Connection with community supports health and wellbeing”, acknowledges that helping families build strong relationships within our local and broader communities can [...]
Piggy banks, also referred to as money boxes or coin banks, are a clever way to inspire children to develop an interest in saving money. Putting away a few coins each week can encourage children to learn about the importance of money and instil healthy financial habits that can last a lifetime. One of the [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our March family newsletter for 2023. When developing family partnerships, Petit Early Learning Journey aims to support children in reaching their full potential. Our belief —Partnering with families fosters strong reciprocal relationships — seeks to establish a strong foundation of trust and honesty between our families, children and educators [...]
Learning and growing are a part of life, regardless of age. The early childhood sector strongly focuses on professional development for teams and individuals. As well, Petit Early Learning Journey recognises that personal development and individual employee growth matter. We often refer to children when discussing personal development within our sector. However, as an employer, [...]
Slime-making is a trendy DIY activity taking the world by storm. Since the mid-1970s, this sensory-play experience has obsessed children and adults alike. And if you know how to make slime which is ideal for playing with, it can soothe and help children focus and improve fine motor skills. There is an art in making [...]
Friendships enrich our lives in many ways. Finding friends improves our self-esteem and confidence, increases our sense of belonging and purpose and helps to curb loneliness. Children begin to learn socialisation skills as toddlers, but becoming best buddies often happens closer to age 4. As parents, we all want to see our children happy and [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our February family newsletter for 2023. One of the myths of early childhood education and care is that when children play, they are not learning or that real learning happens when children sit down in a classroom environment. At Petit Early Learning Journey, we believe play is nature's [...]
Have you ever watched a child engage in imaginative play and wondered what they were thinking? As it turns out, children use their imagination to explore complex themes and ideas. Children are creative and natural explorers and imaginative play allows them to express themselves and make sense of the world. Through play, they learn problem-solving [...]
