🌏 Growing Green Minds: Celebrating World Environment Day in Early Childhood

At Skippy’s Early Learning Centres across Rockhampton, Frenchville, Gracemere, Yeppoon, and the Capricorn Coast, we believe the best way to raise environmentally responsible citizens is to start early.

That’s why we’re celebrating World Environment Day on June 5th with a range of child-friendly, nature-based activities that inspire curiosity, respect for the planet, and lifelong eco-awareness. 🌿

🌱 Why World Environment Day Matters in Early Childhood

World Environment Day is a global initiative that encourages people of all ages to take positive action for the environment. For children in childcare and early education, it’s the perfect opportunity to build foundational knowledge about sustainability in a fun, engaging way.

Here in Central Queensland and the Capricorn Coast, we are lucky to be surrounded by rich natural beauty—from Yeppoon’s coastal beaches to the bushland of Gracemere. Helping children appreciate and care for their local environment creates strong early connections to nature and builds lifelong eco-values.

🧠 The Benefits of Sustainability in Early Learning

Embedding sustainability into early childhood education encourages:

• Critical thinking and inquiry

• Emotional development and empathy

• Healthier lifestyles through outdoor play

• A sense of responsibility for the wider world

Our educators guide these experiences intentionally, ensuring they are meaningful, age-appropriate, and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG).

🌏 Families Can Get Involved Too!

We love when families join our sustainability efforts! This June, you can support your child’s eco-learning journey by:

• Starting a small veggie or herb garden at home

• Visiting local nature reserves, parks, or beaches

• Reducing single-use plastics in lunchboxes

• Reading books together about recycling and the natural world

• Donating gently used clothes, books, or toys for reuse

Together, we can grow a generation of children who care deeply about their world. 💚

📍 Looking for Environmentally Conscious Childcare in Central Queensland?

At Skippy’s Early Learning Centres, we go beyond play—we nurture thoughtful, environmentally aware children who are ready to make a positive difference. Whether you’re in Rockhampton, Frenchville, Yeppoon or Gracemere, we offer high-quality childcare and early education programs that support sustainability, creativity, and confident learning.🌿