Learn through Play This is a concept that parents often question. Over time, our industry has learnt the advantages of having an environment enriched with open-ended resources that have no specific use or role, but are ready to be adapted to anything a child can THINK of. A picnic blanket with pebbles, shells, buttons, rocks,…
Just Playing
Just Playing by Anita Wadley When I’m building in the block area, Please don’t say I’m “just playing.” For you see, I’m learning as I play, About balances and shapes Who knows, I may be an architect someday. When I’m getting all dressed up, Setting the table, caring for the babies, Don’t get…
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…
10 ways to connect with your child every day
At Day One we’re all about growing resilient children – ready for anything that comes their way in the future. But the most important way to do this is by building a super-strong parent-child relationship. A healthy parent-child relationship involves having a strong emotional connection that will result in a stronger more resilient child. How…