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Motor skills are the abilities that allow children to control and coordinate their body movements using their muscles. In early childhood, motor development includes both gross motor skills (large body movements like running and jumping)…
Here’s the honest truth: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What works perfectly for one child might not work for yours. Your best friend raves about her child’s long day care centre. Your neighbour swears by family…
Watch a 3-year-old trying to button their favourite shirt. Their little fingers fumble and twist, but the button won’t cooperate. Then one day, click! It slides through perfectly, and their face lights up with pure…
For many Australian parents, childcare costs can feel overwhelming—especially when trying to balance work, study, and family life. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) helps make approved childcare more affordable, but the rules are changing in…
The way quality early learning centres guide and support a child’s development is underpinned by a thoughtful and structured process known as the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) planning cycle. This is more than just…
In today’s fast-paced, digitally focused world, it’s easy for children to spend more time looking at screens than looking at the clouds. However, early learning experts champion a timeless approach to childhood growth: Nature Play.…
Early childhood education is more than just a place for children to play; it’s about creating a strong foundation for a lifetime of discovery, play, and growth. This philosophy is at the heart of the…
When it comes to raising happy, energetic kids, few things are as important as the food they eat. Children aren’t just “mini adults” — their growing bodies and developing minds need the right fuel to…
As parents and caregivers, we all want the best educational foundation for our little ones. Quality early childhood education shapes not just what children learn, but who they become. This is why understanding Australia’s Early…
At Beginnings Early Learners, we witness the magic of play every day in our Alfredton and Sunbury centres. From the moment a baby waves their tiny hand to watching preschoolers collaborate on building magnificent block…
