Children are influenced by their surroundings, their experiences, and the people around them. The first five years of a child’s life are the most crucial for positive and healthy development. During these years, not only is a child’s physical development increasing but so too is social and emotional growth, with
For over thousands of years, Aboriginal People have lived on Country as the Traditional Owners and whether your family have been in Australia for five years, five decades or across multiple generations, what unites us all is that we are all standing on Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Land. Scientific
Yoga, meditation and mindfulness are just as important as nutrition and sports for development in a child’s early years. Some of the key benefits are: Children often feel frustrated or irritable when things get difficult or they don’t get their way. This is simply because they haven’t learnt the virtue
At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, we welcome babies who are breast fed or formula fed. We know it can be very stressful for parents when their baby is refusing the bottle. A breastfed baby that is refusing the bottle is just likely to dislike the foreign taste and feel of
Critical Reflection is defined as an intention to gather information and gain insights that support, inform and enrich decision-making. In Early Learning, educators reflect on their practice to identify areas requiring change as well as identifying strengths to help enrich children’s learning. Our educator’s reflect regularly on their practice and
Mess, an adults worst nightmare! However, mess is not a thought of a child. When a child is engaging in messy play experience it ignites their senses including sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, balance and movement. Exploring and experimenting through play is paramount for a child’s development. As part of
Healthy food absorbed by healthy bodies creates healthy little minds. Our team of highly qualified chefs lovingly prepare all meals onsite daily. But what makes Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure different? It is the effort, thought, and collaboration that goes into the process! Our menus are ever-changing with each season of the
Starting school is both nerve-racking and exciting for parents and children. Your child might be filled with fears and worry, or they could be counting down the days in excitement! They are filled with curiosity of what to expect on the next step in their schooling journey. Let’s walk through
As a soon to be mum growing a human inside of you, you are forever conscious of what you are putting into your body. Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure acknowledges that sometimes it can all just be too overwhelming and want to support our families in providing the correct health and
“Bonding is about creating a relationship with your baby and reassuring them that they are safe and secure,” says Caroline MacFarlane, Centre Director of Sanctuary’s Mermaid Waters centre. “This supports them to bond with others and lays the foundation for development and early learning.” According to the World Health Organization,
When supporting a child’s imagination, play and early learning, there’s no doubt—materials matter. Providing children with a range of interesting, open-ended materials inspires new learning pathways, deepens their understanding of a concept and builds creativity and cognitive abilities. How and where the materials are placed in the environment is important,
At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, providing children opportunities to connect to the natural environment and explore and learn outdoors is a vital, enriching part of every day. Tend a garden, take a stroll through a leafy park, or turn your face to the sun on a crisp winter morning,
Independence — the ability to think, feel, and act without excessively relying on others to provide direction — is a crucial life skill that promotes healthy self-esteem and overall wellbeing. Here’s how you can nurture your child’s growing independence in the early years. 1. Trust Your Child’s Inherent Capabilities Fostering a child’s
Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, bone health, improved balance, agility and coordination —the physical benefits of regular exercise are well established, and a growing body of research suggests frequent physical activity can improve academic performance, too. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Active children are better learners. Here’s why: brain health and
At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, every day begins with a story. “We choose a story specifically to enhance an interest, such as books about mums in the lead-up to Mother’s Day, or to support a need we’ve observed, like the importance of sharing and being kind,” says Sanctuary early childhood
Keep calm and carry on, but how? When life doesn’t go to plan, these strategies can help you safeguard your family’s wellbeing and nurture your child’s early development. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to upend families’ lives, our team at Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure is committed to supporting your
It’s not pretty. Loose parts play can look like the Tupperware cupboard and recycling bin had a wrestling match, and everyone lost. Everyone except the child contently playing in the delightful mess, she started it. Loose parts play is the type of chaos that children are drawn to and our
We understand that starting an early learning child care can be a nervous time for children and their families and we aim to make this a smooth, exciting and rewarding time. As a mum of a 2 ½ year old boy, there are days when he does not want me
For many parents they hear the words “play based learning” and they become a little concerned that there is no structure to the learning environment. Skilled educators thrive in a play-based environment where they can provide a curriculum that allows children to follow their interests and supports their strengths. What
At Sanctuary, we believe in the benefits of continuing professional development for teachers. We are a community of learners; not only is our centre a place for children to learn, grow and develop, it is also a place that our educators can grow, learn, and develop together in harmony. We
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