Activities For Children

two young girls hugging on a slide at excursion program

Bentleigh East’s Excursion Program Offers Invaluable Learning Experiences

30th August 2019

Excitement is in the air at Guardian Bentleigh East as the Educators and children embark on a regular excursion program in the local community.

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Children at Early Learners Yarn Bomb their Centre

28th August 2019

The team at Guardian Early Learners are always looking to get crafty, so when the idea of yarn bombing the centre was proposed, they jumped straight in.

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children wearing hats and safety vests standing in a playground with daffodils on an excursion

Point Cook North Has an Exciting New Excursion Program

22nd August 2019

The team at Guardian Point Cook Play & Learn have relaunched their excursions, which have been a huge hit with both the children and their families.

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Children gardening at Guardian Marsfield

Guardian Marsfield Explore Garden to Plate with Vegetable Gardens

7th August 2019

Children at Acre Woods Childcare – Eastwood use herbs, fruit and vegetables from their outdoor gardens in cooking experiences and meals at the centre.

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babies in stroller looking at graffiti on daily excursions

Guardian 101 Collins Street Build Strong Community Connections with Daily Excursions

6th August 2019

Every day is an adventure at Guardian 101 Collins Street, with children and Educators setting out on daily excursions into the Melbourne CBD.

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Coco’s Caulfield North Welcome Percy the Rabbit to the Centre

5th August 2019

This June, Coco’s Early Learning Centre – Caulfield North welcomed a pet rabbit into the centre, who’s been a huge hit with everyone.

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children stretching in yoga classes at Tempe

Guardian Tempe Combine Mindfulness and Movement in Weekly Yoga Classes

31st July 2019

Every Friday, the children at Guardian – Tempe roll out their mats for their weekly yoga classes with Centre Manager, Jilly Anne.

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Guardian Queen Street

The Magic of Playing with Light and Shadow

5th April 2018

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Queen Street have been exploring the fascinating concept of light and shadow in recent months.

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Guardian Bruce birdhouses

Bruce’s Ninja Warrior Course, Nest Sculpting and More!

13th December 2017

The children at Guardian Early Learning Centre – Bruce in the ACT have been busy with a range of sensory activities over the past few months.

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Loose parts in cubby holes at Guardian Brunswick

Explaining Loose Parts Play

28th November 2017

Loose parts play is a type of kids activity that supports invention, divergent thinking, problem-solving and offers a sense of wonder to children. Learn more!

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Children using technology

Children’s Apps You Can Get on Board With

16th November 2017

Despite what you may have heard, not all technology is bad. Here are some children's apps that allow your child to interact & learn online!

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Two children from Guardian Underwood using a magnifying glass

A Creative Approach to Developing Literacy and Numeracy in the Early Years

27th September 2017

Developing literacy and numeracy in the early years is so much more than simply rote learning the ABCs and 123s. Find out about a creative approach today!

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books raising toddlers

5 Useful Books for Raising Toddlers

18th August 2017

Books can help facilitate our children's learning and development at times when our own sleep-deprived grip on parenting fails us. Here's 5 helpful books!

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Road trips with children

Are We There Yet? How to Road Trip with Children

28th June 2017

To keep your sanity and sense of adventure on your family road trip, here are some tips for turning road trips into big adventures. Read all our tips today!

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Vegetable water colours Richmond childcare centre

Art and Science: Making Watercolours with Vegetables

16th June 2017

In order to create paint to be used in the artistic process, we must first engage in the science of transformation. Read more about the process!

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Guardian Collins St child playing in dirt

From City to Nature | The Importance of Nature Play for Children

23rd May 2017

There are a multitude of benefits to nature play which include physical and cognitive development to sensory stimulation, just to name a few.

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Things to do in rainy days for children

Things to do With Children on Rainy Days

3rd May 2017

Although your park dates might be washed out, rainy days can actually offer an opportunity for some grass roots family fun.

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Commuting with Children: A Survival Guide for Parents

18th April 2017

The daily commute to your local early learning centre can seem a bit harrowing when trying to entertain the little ones on the train or bus. Read more!

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