Looking for play ideas for your little one? There are many ways for your two year old to play, explore and learn that don’t involve store-bought toys. With creative use of everyday things around the home, you can inspire your toddler to use their imagination, develop their curiosity and learn through simple, inexpensive fun! Everyday […]
Continue readingDon’t do it alone. We are here to help. Including us (the Little Scholars crew) in the toilet training process is invaluable because our Educators often are among the first to recognize when a child is developmentally ready to toilet train, we can communicate with you and provide appropriate and continuous toilet training methods and messages, […]
Continue reading“ Loose parts play ” is an architectural concept from the 1970’s currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the early years learning curriculum framework. This development is enjoying burgeoning popularity in childcare centres and kindergartens across Australia. Early educator are choosing to embrace ideas of empowerment, creativity and self-directed learning. We believe that children […]
Continue readingThere’s nothing like a three year old with a transport obsession! Plane, ship and train spotting is an excellent way to encourage your child’s interests whilst creating an engaging, contextual learning experience that can connect their early learning centre activities to the real world. Your child’s interests in transportation and machinery will have been noticed by […]
Continue readingNow more than ever, it is of the upmost importance that we foster sustainability for kids. The banning of plastic bags from supermarkets, the cultural shift towards upcycling and repurposing and our renewed focus on the environment means that our children are well on their way to becoming the eco-warriors of the next generation.Little Scholars […]
Continue readingFrom about eight months of age, baby is ready for some creative play with your help and guidance. Baby can now lift and hold things and is starting to explore more. Baby play is all about learning new things and there are lots of things to start showing and teaching baby. Encouraging and creating lots […]
Continue readingWhat’s The BEST Childcare Centre Near Me? Deception Bay Childcare Reviews For Discerning ParentsPersonalised service, extra-curricular programs, innovation and creativity. Healthy meals, happy educators and supportive administration. When looking for ‘the best childcare centre near me’ in far north Brisbane, the Deception Bay childcare branch of Little Scholars is head and shoulders above the rest.So […]
Continue readingEarly Learning Centres should follow the standards laid out by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). This is documentation that covers the educational, social, emotional and physical development of children in early years care prior to starting formal educationWhat is the Early Years Learning Framework?The framework is designed to ‘maximise (the) learning potential (of young […]
Continue readingBy The Age Of Three, It’s Already Clear – Childcare Wins For Early Childhood DevelopmentThe decision to enrol children in a reputable, high-quality childcare environment is no longer just to do with the working life of their parents. Increasingly, it’s become an active choice for fostering child development, socialisation and the gathering of real-world practical […]
Continue readingIt’s a question most parents ask themselves when trying to decide on the location of a childcare centre, “Should I pick a childcare near me at work or childcare close to home?” The fact is, it very much comes down to your individual family situation, what works best for you and where you work. To […]
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