You likely know that reading with young children is very helpful for their language and literacy development; this is also true for autistic children. When adults read to their autistic child in an interactive way (sometimes known as “shared...
Every child deserves a space where they can learn, play, and thrive, and at Y Whittlesea we work collaboratively with local communities, families and children to provide a fair and inclusive environment for all children. As we celebrate International...
The journey of starting school can be an exciting yet stressful time for both parents and children. To ensure a smooth transition and set the stage for school success, it’s essential to prepare your child for school in the...
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson Four-year-old Kindergarten or Second year of kindergarten, is a unique play-based learning program designed for four-year-old children who will turn four by...
– What are the differences between sessional and long day care kindergarten? – What is the better choice for my child: sessional kindergarten or long day care kindergarten? These are the most common questions we receive from parents at...
The past couple of weeks here at Diggers Rest Kindergarten have been very busy and filled with a multitude of entertaining and engaging activities. The rooms within our service have been very busy celebrating and engaging in science week...
This month at Diggers we have been busy celebrating the change of season!!! It’s Springtime!! Spring is a fantastic time to learn about how plants and flowers grow and bloom. Learn about why there is an abundance of insect’s...
Busy, busy, busy as always here at Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre! It has been a very cold start to winter this year, but that hasn’t stopped the fun here at the centre! As we expected many chilly and...
As the weather gets cooler, we have been spending more time indoors and using our imaginations to come up with new activities for the winter. For example, we have been telling stories using props and improvising with recycled materials....
