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Nurture Through Nature | Mandurah Mail

In March 2018, we had the privilege of being featured in the Mandurah Mail after being recognised as an innovative childcare facility.

“Flower arranging, baking, and a shadow room are not things many would expect at an early childhood centre, but they are daily occurrences at Mandurah’s newest childcare.”

The Real Benefits of Nature Play Every Day | Nature Action Collaborative for Children

This is a research-based article published in the Nature Action Collaborative for Children (NACC) July/August newsletter. The article explores four major benefits of daily outdoors play, and the positive impact this has on a child’s intelligence, emotions, health, and environment.

Every Baby Needs the Outdoors | Nature Play SA

It’s true! Infants and toddlers benefit from being outdoors. It affects their mood, development, and appreciation for nature. Even though they can’t express this verbally, they’re learning through, and benefitting from, taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch.

The Importance of Mud | Nature Play SA

Involving the elements is a huge part of our play here — and mud is no exception! This simple, four-point article introduces the importance of playing with mud, and why getting messy outdoors is an essential part of growing up.

Introducing Fire Experiences | Flights of Whimsy

Humans have always had a fascination with fire. In a controlled and supervised environment, children can express this innate curiosity through authentic real-life experiences. It also gives us opportunities to talk about safety, responsibility, and the environment.

The Potential of a Puddle | Mindstretchers

This blog article is an excerpt from of Claire Wardens educational book, The Potential of a Puddle. It explores dynamic ways to ensure structured, exciting outdoor areas all year round — setting children up for positive nature-play experiences they’ll love.

Websites

Pikler Principles | The Pikler Collection

Emmi Pikler was a Hungarian pediatrician who, in the early 1900s, developed some outstanding, innovative theories around early childhood care — they’re incredibly informative, and still applicable today.

The New Childcare Subsidy | CCS

Are you up-to-date with the new childcare package from the Australian Government? Do you know about the requirements that make a family eligible? Find out if you could benefit.

Zero to Three

During the first three years of life, emotionally-nourishing relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Zero to Three is a national non-for-profit organisation based in Washington that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

ACECQA

The ACECQA works with all governments to provide guidance, resources, and services to support the sector to improve outcomes for children.