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Making meaningful relationships

Last month our Protea Kindergarten children had the wonderful privilege of visiting a local nursing home, Sylvan Woods Aged Care.  Songs were sung, stories were shared and exchanges of warm smiles and hugs touched everyone’s hearts. “In those at either end of the life course – the young and the old – you find striking similarities. …

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STOP THE PRESS!

It is so wonderful that our local Redland City Bulletin has recognised our exciting Bush Kindy program that we offer at our centre. To read the article online,  head to – www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/5190188/bush-play-grows-happy-children/?cs=213

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Our Bush Kindy program has begun!

We are thrilled to announce that our Bush Kindy program has begun! A bush Kindergarten is a type of preschool education for children held mainly outdoors.  Research has shown that children who spend more time outdoors in nature are happier, stronger, smarter and more social. Whatever the weather, children are encouraged to take lead in…

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An interesting read about ‘Schemas in Children’s Play’

An interesting read about ‘Schemas in Children’s Play’ An interesting read about ‘Schemas in Children’s Play’ “Schemas” in Children’s Play are such an important concept when it comes to the development of our children that it’s worth taking the time to understand them so you can facilitate them when you see them. What are “schemas”?…

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Adventures in Science Day

Adventures in Science Day On August 17th the children enjoyed a morning of experiments and science activities. Miss Mel, our resident scientist, started the morning with an experiment to make “dinosaur toothpaste”. The children watched in awe as the mixture flowed out of a bottle. Then the children created goop with cornflour and water and…

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Mud: The Ultimate STEM Material

Mud: The Ultimate STEM Material I won’t be old till my feet hurt, and they only hurt when I don’t let ’em dance enough, so I’ll keep right on dancing. – Bill “Bojangles” Robinson “Kids and dirt, or more precisely kids and soil, have long been a perfect match. The connection could almost be described…

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From Miss Heather’s Desk

From Miss Heather’s Desk Dear Families, We hope you are all keeping well. It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through 2017! In this newsletter, I’d like to shine a little light on the importance of social and emotional development in the early years. At Alexandra Hills Early Education, we recognise that social…

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