Book Week 2025: Fun Ideas to Inspire a Love of Reading in Your Preschooler
If you’ve ever seen a group of preschoolers dressed as wizards, animals, or superheroes, you’ll know just how magical Book Week can be.
Book Week 2025 is not only a time for creative costumes, it’s an opportunity to celebrate stories, spark imaginations, and help children develop a lifelong love of reading. For families with children aged 0-5, it’s also the perfect chance to create special memories together.
Mini Scientists: How Children Discover the Hidden Patterns of the World Around Them
If your toddler has ever lined up all their blocks in a row or your kindy child has asked why the moon is out during the day, you’ve already witnessed science in action.
How to Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Your Child (Even If You’re Still Learning Too)
NAIDOC Week is a national celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Peoples of this land. But it’s not just for schools or older children.
NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee, and its roots stretch back to the 1930s, when Aboriginal leaders began campaigning for recognition, justice, and change. Since then, it has grown into a week of celebration, storytelling, reflection, and unity—held every July in communities across Australia.
How to Create a Meaningful Play-and-Learn Nook at Home (Without Spending a Fortune)
In the middle of a busy household — where dishes pile up, emails buzz, and toys seem to multiply — it can feel impossible to carve out space for calm, focused play. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a Pinterest-worthy playroom or an overflowing toy box to support your child’s learning and development.
What you do need? A quiet corner. A few intentional choices. And a shift in mindset: from ‘keeping them busy’ to inviting them into learning.
At Milestones Early Learning, our centres are thoughtfully designed to reflect how young children learn best — through play. And you can create that same magic at home, without breaking the bank.
Why Reading to Your Child (Even as a Baby!) Is One of the Best Things You Can Do
There’s something incredibly special about reading with your child. Whether it’s a snuggly bedtime story, a giggle-filled picture book on the couch, or a quiet moment with your baby in your arms, these shared experiences do more than create lovely memories — they help your child grow.
At Milestones Early Learning, we know that reading aloud from birth to age five lays the foundation for learning, confidence, communication, and emotional connection. And it’s not about being perfect — it’s about being present. Your child loves the sound of your voice, your attention, and your time together.
Talk, Listen, Learn: Simple Everyday Conversations That Boost Your Toddler’s Language Development
Did you know some of the most powerful learning moments happen during the simplest parts of your day—like brushing teeth, packing lunch, or walking to the car?
At Milestones Early Learning, we believe language development isn’t just about storytime (although we love a good book!). It’s about rich, meaningful conversations—everywhere, every day.
Whether you’re an enrolled family or just beginning your early learning journey, here are some simple ways to nurture your toddler’s growing communication skills through everyday chatter, backed by one of the world’s most respected early childhood language programs.
Learning from the Land: How Milestones Children Connect with First Nations Culture
At Milestones, we believe every child should grow up with a strong sense of belonging — to their community, to Country, and to the stories that shape who we are as Australians.
This National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to share how children across our centres are learning about and celebrating First Nations culture in ways that are gentle, joyful, and full of meaning. These experiences help our youngest learners build respect, empathy, and connection — values that will guide them for life.
Little Detectives: How Inquiry-Based Projects Prepare Your Child for Big School
If your child has ever asked “How do bees make honey?” or “Why do clouds float?”—you’re not alone. At Milestones Early Learning, we believe those curious little questions are where real learning begins.
That’s why inquiry-based projects are a key part of our School Readiness Program and our exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum. These projects spark curiosity, build confidence, and give children the kind of hands-on, meaningful learning experiences that stay with them—long after they’ve left our centre and stepped into a big school classroom.
With the support of our experienced educators—who know just how to bring big ideas to life for little learners—your child becomes the lead investigator in their own learning journey.
Homegrown Learning: 10 Easy Activities to Boost School Readiness
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is ‘school ready’ — you’re not alone. Many parents feel a little unsure, especially if this is your first time navigating the journey from early learning into primary school. The good news? You’re probably doing more to prepare your child than you realise — and it all starts with simple, everyday play.
Is Your Child Ready for School? The 5 Key Skills That Matter Most
A simple guide to school readiness in Australia for families with children aged 3–5.
If you’ve been wondering “What should my child know before starting school?”, you’re not alone. For many families, the idea of preparing a child for primary school can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming.
The good news? In Australia, school readiness isn’t about academic achievement. Children don’t need to read, write, or do sums before they start school. What matters most is that they feel confident, curious, and capable of managing the daily routines of a classroom.
So what does that look like—and how can you support your child as they grow?
Here are five essential skills that help children thrive as they take their next big step into school.