Start Your Own Little Garden at Home: Easy Ideas for Families
With Earth Day coming up on 22 April, there’s no better time to roll up your sleeves, dig into some dirt, and explore sustainability with your little one — right from your own home.
At Milestones Early Learning, we know that children develop a deep connection to nature when they’re given the time and space to explore it. Many of our centres offer opportunities for children to engage with veggie gardens, worm farms, and outdoor learning spaces — helping them understand where food comes from and how to care for living things.
And the best part? You don’t need a big backyard to start a little garden at home.
Little Bodies, Big Energy: Supporting Movement and Play at Every Age
Includes a Free Movement Moments Download! If you’ve ever watched your toddler sprint in circles for no reason or seen your preschooler jump, spin, and climb like they’re training for a circus – you’re not alone.
At Milestones Early Learning, we believe movement isn’t just something kids do to burn off energy – it’s how they learn, grow, and thrive. That’s why we’ve created a free Movement Moments download for parents – a handy printable you can stick on the fridge, filled with fun, low-prep activities to support your child’s development at home.
From first steps to full-speed sprints, every twist, tumble and wiggle is helping your child build confidence, coordination, and brainpower.
Quality Child Care Builds Confident Kids: How We Support Emotional Wellbeing at Milestones
Whether it’s a tearful goodbye at drop-off, a shy wave to a new friend, or the proud moment your child says “I did it!” – early childhood is full of big emotions.
At Milestones, we know these everyday moments are more than just milestones—they’re the building blocks of lifelong emotional wellbeing. That’s why supporting children’s mental health is woven into everything we do.
Pumpkin, Lentil and Pasta Soup Recipe: A Milestones Family Favourite
At Milestones Early Learning, we know how important nutritious meals are—especially during the early years, when children’s bodies and brains are growing fast. That’s why our menus focus on wholesome, balanced meals that support healthy development in children under five.
Healthy Habits Start Early: How Milestones Supports Your Child’s Wellbeing
Celebrating World Health Day – 7 April
At Milestones Early Learning, every day is an opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of the children in our care. This World Health Day (7 April), we’re highlighting the important role early childhood education plays in building healthy habits that last a lifetime.
From nutritious meals to daily outdoor play and emotional support, we take a whole-child approach to wellbeing—because when children feel well, they learn and thrive.
Easter Fun for the Whole Family: Nature-Inspired Activities to Try This Long Weekend
The Easter long weekend is a beautiful time to pause, play, and enjoy a few slow, meaningful moments together as a family. Whether your family celebrates Easter or simply welcomes the break, these simple, nature-based activity ideas are designed for families with young children to enjoy outdoors—no complicated prep, just good old-fashioned fun.
At Milestones Early Learning, we know that children under five learn best through play—especially when they’re playing alongside the people they love most.
Sensory Play in Autumn: Fun Activities to Try at Home
Autumn is here, bringing crisp air, colourful leaves, and plenty of opportunities for hands-on, messy play with your little one! At Milestones Early Learning, we love incorporating the changing seasons into our play-based learning experiences, and we encourage families to do the same at home. Sensory play isn’t just fun—it helps develop fine motor skills, language, and problem-solving abilities, all while creating lasting memories together.
Moroccan Lamb with Couscous – A Healthy Recipe for Kids
Building Bright Futures: How Milestones Early Learning Centres Foster Foundational Learning
The early years of a child’s life are a time of rapid brain development, curiosity, and learning. Every experience shapes a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional skills, setting the foundation for lifelong learning. At Milestones Early Learning Centres, we understand that these years are crucial in preparing children for primary school and beyond.
Growing Hearts: Teaching Young Children the Joy of Kindness at Milestones Early Learning
At Milestones Early Learning, we believe that kindness is more than just good manners. In our centres throughout Australia, we create an environment where children learn to express kindness and empathy daily.—it’s the foundation for building strong friendships, developing emotional intelligence, and creating a sense of belonging. For young children, learning to be kind isn’t just about saying “please” and “thank you”; it’s about understanding emotions, practicing empathy, and building positive connections with others.
Research shows that social-emotional learning (SEL) in early childhood plays a crucial role in long-term success, both academically and socially. When children are taught kindness from a young age, they develop higher self-esteem, stronger friendships, and better emotional resilience. But how can we nurture this quality in our little ones? Let’s explore how we can teach young children the joy of kindness and make it a natural part of their everyday lives.