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Extracurricular activities or experiences are an important aspect of our children’s learning programs. Petit Early Learning Journey builds on children’s interests by making available additional child-centred experiences for children to enjoy. In the past, extracurricular activity participation was associated with older school children. Now, high school students all the way down to toddlers and babies [...]
Nature play is a simple, fun and extraordinary life experience for children. Do you recall the days when you would freely explore the outdoors? For many children, nothing is more enjoyable than getting messy and playing in nature. However, our urban neighbourhoods have become incredibly built up over the years, with nature strips and backyards [...]
Children love big bright, colourful things. Watch them walk into a colourful room, and their eyes will light up with wonder. Colour recognition, numbers and shapes are some of the early concepts that children begin recognising by the age of 2. Even though your child may start to recognise colours early, learning colours isn’t always [...]
Mud, sand, dirt, leaves, goop, foam, paint, water and grass—these are the things that make messy play. Whipping up a mess is fun. It's also good for your child's development. It stimulates their senses, strengthens their hand-eye coordination and develops their fine motor skills. Messy play is a type of sensory play. Babies from 12 months [...]
Outdoor activities for toddlers are hugely beneficial for cognitive and physical development. While all children love outdoor play, being outside gives your toddler a magical place to explore. They will love discovering all that nature has to offer, and it's an ideal place for sensory play too. Organised outdoor games are fun and beneficial, especially for [...]
The benefits of sensory play go beyond day care. Families can use sensory activities at home to encourage children to explore with their senses. Sensory activities don’t need to be fancy, and while they often involve messy play, sensory tables and tubs can reduce indoor messes. Children naturally use their senses to explore their environment. [...]
When summer arrives, Australians love to head outdoors. Whether you have your own swimming pool or you’re thinking about heading to the beach or another local watering hole, the earlier you teach your child to swim, the easier it is for them to learn and be safe. Babies have natural reflexes that make them appear [...]
From the moment a child is born, there are playful beginnings. A newborn is hardwired to move about and experiment with how things, like fingers, wiggle and touch. Though it may seem ordinary, a baby naturally embarks on an adventure of a lifetime through play-based learning. Children actively participate in their own development. It is [...]
Is your child getting enough sun? Outdoor games encourage children to play in the sun more. Sometimes, you want games that your child can play by themselves. Other times, you want backyard games for the whole family. Sunshine is an essential part of a child's life. Vitamin D from the sun helps to grow strong, healthy [...]
Children have so much fun with sensory play. Have you ever noticed how they enjoy getting their hands dirty? From digging in the sand with toy shovels to squishing clay between their fingers – young children are naturally drawn to sensory experiences. Did you know sensory experiences are enjoyable and can help children learn in [...]
