Te Kohanga Ēkara at Day One Early Learning Eagleby offers children the chance to connect with the Maori culture and learn a second language! In our increasingly diverse society, there is a growing appreciation of the value of speaking more than one language. At Day One, our Eagleby centre offers Te Kohanga Ēkara, our unique […]
The Benefits of Sensory Play
With new and exciting resources to play with at our Eagleby Campus, Day One Early Learning explores the benefits of sensory play for child development. From birth, children rely on their senses to explore the world around them. This desire to engage in sensory play comes naturally for children and should be encouraged both at […]
Eagleby – we have arrived!
We have well and truly arrived in Eagleby and we couldn’t be more excited! Our newest centre features a gorgeous natural playground and is opening on Monday 26 August. You can find all the details here. Day One Eagleby is going to set a high bar for early education, by providing a comprehensive learning curriculum […]
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week takes place this year from the 7th to the 14th of July. The week is an acknowledgement of the histories, cultures and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians. While we acknowledge the First Peoples of Australia during NAIDOC Week, we also do this throughout the year. Why NAIDOC Week? In Australia, […]
First Day of childcare – what to bring?
Are you worried about forgetting something essential or over-packing for your child’s first day of care? Our checklist will ensure that your little one has everything they need to feel comfortable and secure. Babies Large bag or backpack to store belongings Nappy rash cream Dummies (3 per day if needed) Bottles and teats Breast milk […]
Empathy and why we need to teach it to our children
Why does empathy matter? Empathy involves the ability to understand someone else’s perspective and understand how they feel about it. Empathy is essential in interpersonal relations, has been linked to moral behaviour and in general, humans are kinder when they can understand one another’s perspectives and emotions. Positive strengths in this skill have also been […]
The importance of self-care and how to make time for it
Remind yourself of the person you were Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys. But it comes with some sacrifices. Are you the movie lover who can’t remember the last movie you saw in the theatre? The exercise buff who let your gym membership expire because you hadn’t been there in months? Perhaps you’ve become […]
App Reviews – LEARN, RELAX AND PLAY WITH THESE NEW EDUCATIONAL APPS
Children’s Educational Apps – Our Reviews HOPSTER FREE WITH IN APP PURCHASES Hopster provides a safe place for young children to access educational and entertaining media. Hopster provides video, music, books, simple games and creative activities specifically chosen for young children. Famous characters, actors, and writers all feature in its superb content. STOP BREATHE & […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Are you as ready for a holiday as we are? 2018 has been such an exhilarating year for everyone here at Day One Early Learning Centres as we continued to improve the quality of our early childhood care and education services in Queensland! Over the month we are also celebrating Day One Kindergarten Graduations. It […]
Transition to school
When children first start school there is a lot for them to get used to. Some children will adapt more easily than others. Helping children to feel confident and positive about school will give them a good start. There are many things you can do to help your child transition to school as smoothly as […]
