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2 days ago
3 min

play-based science activities that build stem skills

Science is a great way to explore ideas, make discoveries and have some fun along the way. Many experiments have that ‘Wow!’ factor

Jun 26
4 min

skippy's big list of off-line learning activities

The best learning actively engages children across a variety of contexts. Learning may take place in play situations and in real-life sit...

Jun 10
4 min

loose Parts - what are they and how do they support children’s learning?

Loose parts are basically any loose, tactile materials and found objects that children can move about during play and exploration.

Jun 5
8 min

make storytelling part of your daily routine

“If you want your children to be smart, tell them stories. If you want them to be brilliant, tell them more stories.”- Albert Einstein

May 22
5 min

let’s talk about learning: how do we assess it and communicate about it?

What can we communicate about learning, and how should we communicate it? What is important?

May 18
3 min

helping children deal with change and stress

Learn how you can help your child cope with the big and small changes in life. Reduce your child’s stress and teach them how to thrive

Apr 9
4 min

At home together: gardening adventure

The best activities for children are fun and engaging, while encouraging a child’s self-expression and natural curiosity - like gardening!

Apr 7
3 min

At home together: cooking up a storm

Did you know that cooking with your children boosts their development?

Apr 6
4 min

how to talk to your children about coronavirus

How we interact and speak to our children about the current situation is very important, so as to avoid causing them unnecessary anxiety.

Apr 3
4 min

skippy's kindergarten home learning plan

To assist you with continuing your child’s learning journey at home, we have assembled this list of activity ideas.

Mar 13
2 min

Relax Kids – Our new Kindy Program teaches lessons for life!

Relax Kids uses a unique 7-step method, which is based on clinically-proven stress management techniques

Feb 14
3 min

why should my child take swimming lessons, and what do they need to know?

Formal swimming lessons could reduce the risk of drowning for children aged one to four by 88%!

Dec 19, 2019
1 min

our tropical island Christmas party 2019

This year, we headed over to Great Keppel Island to celebrate our 2019 Staff Christmas party. Excitement was high on the ferry ride over ...

Dec 12, 2019
2 min

fundraising feedback from frenchville

The results are in, and our Frenchville Centre raised a whopping $2223.15 in support of various charities during 2019! We are super-proud...

Dec 6, 2019
3 min

celebrating our 2019 kindy graduates and making the early years count

Although it may seem like fun and games, Kindergarten children have been deeply immersed in a challenging period of learning.

Nov 1, 2019
2 min

getting ready for kindy 2020

Do you need information about enrolling your child in an Early Learning Centre or a Government Approved Kindy? Reach out to Skippy's

Oct 18, 2019
3 min

nutrition week is big at skippy's!

For Nutrition Week, we have a special menu that focuses on a different aspect of our health each day

Sep 4, 2019
1 min

skippy's 2019 educator awards night

On 3rd September 2019, on the eve of Early Childhood Educators’ Day, Skippy’s Educators came together for our Annual Educator Awards Even...

Aug 16, 2019
4 min

risky play done right

Our fixation on safety and no-risk play starts in the early years and continues as children grow older.

Jun 7, 2019
2 min

investing in our passion for early learning at the aca national conference

Skippy’s was well represented at the Australian Childcare Alliance National Conference, from 31 May to 2 June 2019.

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