This Year’s Top 5 Most Captivating Reads
These top 5 blogs have captured hearts and minds, providing a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about the growth and well-being of our youngest learners. Join us in celebrating the year’s most-read blogs.
Affinity Increases Commitment to The Smith Family
Affinity Education Group has increased its commitment to The Smith Family Learning for Life program again in the third quarter of 2023, with 236 individual child sponsorships now being actively supported on behalf of centres around Australia. The program acknowledges the importance of additional support for children facing disadvantages, recognising that such support is essential for maintaining their engagement in education.
2023 Affinity Awards Open for Nominations
Navigating End of Year Transitions
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum offers an abundance of research-based practices that ensure continuous learning during the holiday season. As a parent, you may wonder what development your child is progressing with during this time. Throughout the holiday season, your child is able to engage in our play-based School Readiness Intensive program that encourages shared sustained thinking with peers.
Attending Early Education During the Holidays
Are you juggling gift shopping, decorating, work obligations and keeping your child entertained over the festive season? Learning doesn’t stop at Lifelong Learning Centres; in fact the festive season offers fantastic learning opportunities for our Early Experience Children!
Festive Learning in the Nursery
Research shows that children’s development and learning is continuous. There are plenty of opportunities to learn regardless of the season. There are two important reasons why children benefit from care throughout the holiday period. Consistency and predictability of care are essential benefits, as is a more gradual transition into the new year.
Summer Program Sessions
Your child is invited to join us during our Summer Program! Throughout December, we have planned additional exciting activities to help your child continue their early learning journey whilst benefiting from a rich variety of learning opportunities.
Triple P Program
Improving Your Little One’s Language & Literacy Skills
The importance of language development in early childhood cannot be overstated. During these vital years, children’s ability to understand, process and produce language flourishes in an amazing way.
Play-Based Learning For Babies
Play-based activities are a valuable learning technique for infants. “Playing allows babies to practice skills they’ll need as they continue to grow and develop. Babies are naturally curious, and playing enables them to experiment, explore and problem solve,” explains Jola Sung, Education Advisor at Affinity Education Group.