Finger Painting Benefits for Toddlers: Exploring the Joyful Palette
Finger painting is more than just a playful activity – it’s a valuable tool for toddlers’ holistic development. From sensory exploration and fine motor skills development to creative expression and emotional well-being, the benefits of finger painting are vast and enriching. Learn more about the benefits of finger painting for toddlers, as well as some ideas to try at home.
What Children Learn From Messy Play
In the realm of childhood, messiness is often synonymous with fun, laughter, and learning. Engaging in messy play allows children to explore the world around them in a hands-on and immersive way. From squishing mud between their fingers to creating intricate sandcastles, the benefits of messy play extend far beyond the visible chaos. Let’s delve into what children learn from these wonderfully messy experiences.
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.
Why friendships before ‘Big School’ are so important
Research continues to highlight the importance of the first five years of a child’s life as the most critical period in the life span for brain development (Fox & Geddes, 2016).
How friendships are formed
There is so much research and focus on just how crucial the first five years of a child’s life are and how this has an impact on social, emotional and future academic success.
The importance of friendships and relationships in childcare
We all know that, in general, having friends is an important aspect of life and one that provides us with some of our most cherished experiences throughout life.
A day in the life – Childcare and your child’s development
This month, we wanted to share with you a little more about early childhood education, what it means, and how it works, and give you a glimpse of what your child may actually experience while with us each day.
10 Things to do when it’s wet with your little ones!
Entertaining children when it’s wet outside, can be difficult for an excitable and energetic child, and our Early Childcare Centres know all too well what it means when the grey clouds roll in.
Sensory Play: Nurturing your child’s early development
Sensory play, messy play or creative play are just some of the terms used to describe a lot of fun! As a child our senses are a vital foundation of how we experience the world around us, and sensory-based play is an essential part of babies, toddlers and preschoolers’ learning development.
Easing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is common in young children, it occurs when children are feeling nervous about being away from their parents or carers.