5 Benefits of Playing in the Sand
The importance of play and fun shouldn’t be underestimated, as it is a driving factor for how children learn through their early years. Playing with sand is an incredible tool that can help children develop a multitude of skills. There are
Literacy and numeracy push sidelining play in early years
A push to ensure students have core literacy and numeracy skills by the age of eight will significantly reduce time for play, and is the opposite of what is being done in leading school systems such as Finland, according to Sydney
Children share Mother’s Day cheer with oncology patients
The children at the Bonny Babes Childcare Centres in Coomera, Oxenford and Hope Island have been busy decorating goodie bags to deliver to oncology patients at The Gold Coast Hospital for Mother’s Day. Bonny Babes Owner Bonnie Fraser said that they began The
DIY Mother’s Day Handprint Tote
Bonny Babes Child Care Centre is sharing this fun activity for you to try at home with your child just in time for Mother’s Day. We understand that keeping children entertained while they are at home can be a difficult
How To Sneak Veggies Into A Family Favourite Meal
Children are usually fussy eaters, with veggies reluctantly or refusing to be eaten, which makes upholding a balanced diet often very difficult. At an early age, it is important for children to not only meet their nutritional requirements, but also
Who needs finger painting? Gold Coast toddlers use green thumbs to battle blues and grow lunch
A GARDENING program at local child care centres is more than just a fun activity for youngsters — it’s also helping prevent anxiety and depression. Bonny Babes Childcare Centres owner Bonnie Fraser said gardening was introduced many years ago to help
Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids
Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids Did you enjoy stamping with potatoes when you were a child? We are sharing how to make handmade potato Easter egg stamps for kids so you can share this fun activity with your kids! Crafting with
Autism Gold Coast January 2018 Newsletter
Please click the link below to read the January 2018 newsletter from Autism Gold Coast. There are many free and low cost activities for children with autism listed in the newsletter and also an upcoming seminar on Emotional management for children
Coomera Market Day
Thank you so much to our amazing stallholders, educators, families and any new families and friends who came down to support us at our first market day! We had an amazing turnout (dispite the weather!) And raised over $400 for the