Splish Splash! The Surprising Benefits of Water Play for Toddlers
As parents and caregivers, we’re always on the lookout for activities that not only entertain but also help our little ones learn and grow. One such activity that often brings smiles and laughter is water play. Whether it’s playing with a water table, splashing in a kiddie pool, or enjoying bath time, water play offers a treasure trove of benefits for toddlers. Let’s dive into why this simple yet magical activity is so beneficial for our little ones, as well as some ideas for you to try at home.
Unleashing the Benefits of Messy Play: How it Enhances Toddler Development
Messy play isn’t just about creating a mess; it’s about fostering crucial aspects of a child’s development. From sensory exploration to cognitive growth, messy play opens doors to a world of learning and discovery for babies and toddlers. In this post, we’ll delve into the fascinating ways messy play contributes to development and why it’s an essential aspect of early childhood. We also share some ideas and tips for engaging in this type of play at home.
Using Research To Meet Your Child’s Developmental Needs
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum was developed through extensive study of how children learn, what they learn and where they learn. At the Early Experiences age, research shows that children are learning to express themselves through oral language. Research also shows that children begin to explore the expectations, boundaries, and limitations within social interactions.
How We Transition Your Child To A New Room
As these transitions can be challenging for some children, Affinity has developed a process that ensures your child transitions smoothly into their next classroom.
Attending Early Education During the Holidays
Research shows that children’s development and learning is continuous. There are plenty of opportunities to learn regardless of the season. Consistency and predictability of care are essential benefits, as is a more gradual transition into the new year.
The importance of using the Abecedarian approach to improve toddlers’ language skills
Did you know that 1 in 4 preschoolers have developmental delays? This month we uncover proven strategies within the Lifelong Learning Curriculum that promote language, social and emotional development.
Get to know your National Quality Standards
Our childcare centres are committed to a continuous improvement journey that enriches quality education and care delivery benchmarked against the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) standards.
Guiding your Toddlers future behaviours and relationships
When children reach the Toddler stage, their confidence blooms as they know you are there to catch them if they fall.
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).
Aussie Wildlife Champions Dress Up and Donate Success
Through the second and third week of September, all our Milestones centres participated in the Aussie Wildlife Champions fundraiser drive for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.