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 [...]
Storytelling for children or at any age is a shared experience between those telling the story and its recipients. There are many forms of storytelling, some of the earliest being oral, dance and art. Today, traditional forms blend with digital storytelling found in mixed media, video, animation and games. Traditional forms of storytelling continue to [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our January 2023 Family Newsletter. My name is Alison Hill and below we have a special video message for all families, starting or continuing their child's journey with us this year. Our teams have now wrapped up our Summer Learning program boosting children's confidence and social interactions as they [...]
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 [...]
Parent involvement in a child’s early childhood education results in quality learning and care outcomes. It leads to better social, emotional and learning outcomes. As a parent, you play an integral role in your child’s early childhood education and care. From setting achievable goals to celebrating successes, from providing guidance to creating moments of connection [...]
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 [...]
Are you looking for homemade stocking stuffers ideas to surprise your children this holiday season? Handmade gifts are the perfect gifts as they are personalised and fun. Our list of 42 children's DIY stocking stuffer gifts will make Santa's job easier. Our cheap stocking stuffers ideas for children are fun to make, inexpensive, thoughtful and [...]
Recycling at home is more important than ever for the environment and as we teach our children about sustainability. Recycling items can be a fun and educational experience with added eco-friendly benefits for the whole family. Many homes have recycling bins and access to government recycling schemes. These strategies help us to decrease hazardous waste [...]
Alison's update Chief Operating Officer Welcome to our November newsletter for 2022. When caring for young children, it is important to encourage a whole-service understanding that every family is diverse and unique. At Petit Early Learning Journey, we recognise all families have distinct values and aspirations. This knowledge informs our approach to partnering with families and [...]
