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Sun Safety
Children spend nearly half of their childhood outdoors. Children attending schools will frequently visit the playgrounds during peak UV hours, which is between 11am and 3pm.
This is why it is imperative that children understand the importance of wearing sun screen, to protect them from UV damage, ensuring they learn how to enjoy the sun safely.
Breast Feeding
We are advocates for fed babies, whether it’s from a bottle or the breast, formula or breast milk a fed thriving baby is what's most important.
Water Play
Nursery Rhymes
It is apart of our daily rhythm, as we move around our setting - we sing.
When we wash our hands - we sing.
As we transition from room to room, from indoors to outdoors, there is a tune in the air.
One that’s easily replicated, all you need is a tune and words that describe your activity.
Spring
Spring is a welcomed season by many, the parks begin to reveal hidden flowers, the days become lighter and the general feeling, is one of new beginnings.
In early years, like any other season, spring is one to be celebrated, a gift from mother nature. We look at what nature provides us to discover, treasures that must be explored first hand, leaves, sticks, petals, rain, fallen blossom, the list truly is endless.
Nursery or Preschool?
We know how difficult it is to make the right decision for your little ones and your families.
One of the most queried topic’s, is if moving to a preschool attached to a school is better than staying at your private day nursery.
Resources
Resources made specifically for children, tend to feel the same, have similar textures, weights and smells.
They are also pre-built in most cases for a purpose, meaning they are a closed ended resource, a child would need to play with them in a specific way, to achieve a pre-determined learning outcome.
Authentic, natural resources and loose parts, are open ended resources, with the ability to be adapted by children's imaginations and ideas, supporting children to be advocates for their own learning experiences.
Starting Nursery
There is a feeling you get as you walk through the door of the right setting, a calm, positive aura, that lets you know its 'the one' for you and your family.
Potty Training
We always remind all parents, ‘every child is different’, some may take to potty training super easy and some may need a little more patience, time and encouragement.
A text Rich Environment
Not to be confused with placing a book in every corner and play space, it’s introducing literacy into the every day environment, supporting children, from the earliest age, to interact with text, not only independently but with the support of educators, parents and carers.
