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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 [...]
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 [...]
Gardening with preschoolers is a healthy, enriching experience. It presents children of all ages with a world of curiosity and excitement. Add to this the enormous benefits of growing your own food in the garden and seeing it on your plate. All families can enjoy a gardening experience. Don't have an outdoor space? No worries! [...]
Children love engaging with music and movement in early childhood education. It helps them express their feelings and emotions, learn to work in groups and develop their self-confidence and imagination. Interacting with music and movement in early childhood education is part of a child's everyday life in Australia. They add colour and fullness to the [...]
Does your child have too many toys? Do you find yourself tripping over playthings, standing on sharp trinkets or with no room left as plushies are bursting out the door? Then, your child's toys may be stifling their creativity. Some viewpoints propose children should have no or fewer toys. While you might object to this [...]
Learning through play occurs naturally through everyday experiences. Children learn by exploring, using their imagination and by making decisions often through trial and error. Play changes as children grow, and many different forms of play support children's agency. Families can promote play by encouraging and participating in children's play. Playing together is one of the [...]
Chase the gloom away with these 20 things to do on rainy days. Our rainy day activities work best when we build them around our children’s interests and invite them to play. Set up multiple play spaces and let them choose which ones they want to play. Below, we’ve gathered indoor and outdoor rainy day [...]
Our Learning Program Our approach to learning was carefully crafted and is continually improved — because we want the best for your child. With years of experience and expert knowledge, we've developed a healthy, robust early learning program. Our learning program is built on our beliefs that: All children bring their perspectives, [...]
Nurturing good hygiene practices in child care is necessary for a child's development. Learning self-hygiene tasks helps to stop the spread of disease, and encourages children to develop lifelong positive hygiene habits; an essential aspect of early education and care services. Personal hygiene routines aid in protecting our immune system from being overcome by harmful [...]
Try these fun physical activities for children to keep them engaged and inspired to exercise. You can encourage your child to be active and healthy with these easy indoor and outdoor exercise activities that will improve their gross and fine motor skills Exercising has many benefits for children. It quickens their breath and heartbeat, strengthens [...]
