WHY OUR EDUCATOR’S REGULARLY CRITICALLY REFLECT
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 on the week that was, […]
UNDERSTANDING MESSY PLAY
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 our Sanctuary philosophy our Educators […]
STARTING SCHOOL: AS ‘EASY’ AS POSSIBLE FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
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 how to prepare yourselves and […]
READING & STORYTELLING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
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 teacher, Claudia Smith. […]
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S EARLY LEARNING DURING COVID-19
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 family and the wider community […]
WHAT IS PLAY BASED LEARNING?
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 does this mean I hear […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
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 use continuing professional development opportunities […]
GARDENING FOR CHILDREN
Gardening is extremely beneficial for children and their early childhood education. Gardening in early childhood education fosters key life skills that are often undervalued in a lot of conventional education curriculums. Gardening is the perfect activity to encourage children to get outside and play in nature while learning about the world. Sanctuary early learning centres […]
OUR QLD GOVERNMENT APPROVED KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, we believe that a collaborative approach to learning is the best way to encourage growth and development. We aim to strike a balance between collaboration and free expression while still being a QLD Government Approved Kindergarten Program. As parents ourselves, we understand the trust you are placing with us when […]
