In the Kindy Room at Great Beginnings Applecross, we have been learning about different occupations including Doctors. Recently we had a very special visitor who was one of our Kindy friend’s fathers who came in and spoke to us about his occupation. This is how the discussion began: Dr Adam: Good morning everybody […]
Read more...Our wonderful Educators from Great Beginnings Bentley attended Toddler Play Day, celebrating Harmony Week. They setup a range of multicultural activities for families to enjoy including books, puzzles, games and Hina is was giving Henna Tattoos. They also had enrolment information/packs and goodie bags available for families.This was an excellent opportunity for us to engage […]
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Guacamole is a tasty and healthy Mexican snack made of only a few delicious ingredients! Little hands love helping in the kitchen and this easy recipe is a great way to get your budding MasterChef creating! Ingredients 2 avocados ½ red onion, finely diced Juice of one lemon 1 tomato, chopped into small pieces Method […]
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We understand that sending your child to care can be a very difficult decision for some parents. It is common for parents to feel guilty about the decision and struggle with the concept. At Great Beginnings we are very aware of this and our friendly, caring educators support each and every child and family in their […]
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For a fun alternative to the standard playdough recipe, why not try Moon Sand! The texture can go from crumbly to smooth with just a little manipulation – just like wet sand. This is a fantastic sensory experience for your little ones and only requires 3 ingredients! Ingredients 2 cups of Cornstarch ½ cup of […]
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This sweet treat is perfect to prepare with or for your children! Our Chocolate Bark recipe is dairy free and a wonderful activity to include maths and measurement into a fun cooking experience. Layer the bark with any toppings you like and personalise each piece. A great, alternative gift for Easter. Ingredients ½ cup coconut […]
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These sun catchers are a great idea to get your little one’s hands crafting, excellent for fine motor skill development! This can be used as indoor activity, as there is no glue and best of all, no mess! They make a lovely gift idea and can be made into any shape that your little one enjoys; we made a […]
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Reinvent your child’s lunch this year with these fun, tasty Sandwich Kebabs! They bring an old favourite to life and if you have your children help you, they are great for practicing their fine motor skills and pattern making! These are a great lunch box idea! Ingredients Wholemeal bread Avocado Cheese Cherry Tomato’s Lettuce Cucumber And […]
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From very early on, you have provided your child with opportunities to explore, discover their interests, develop self-awareness, observe those around them, tackle change and build resilience. These are all treasured moments in your child’s life and build on further opportunities they will experience in their learning journey. Experiences in their Kindergarten or Preschool year […]
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To acknowledge Australia Day, we welcomed “Kookaburra Man” to Great Beginnings Bentley. We watched and listened in awe as he created music based on various Australian animals, using the didgeridoo. We heard the Kangaroo, Emu and Kookaburra. “Wow, he’s amazing” said Kelsey at the end of his performance. The Kookaburra Man talked about culturally appropriate […]
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