Service Spotlight: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees
Follyfoot Farm is situated amongst 3 lush acres of landscape. The Service and its values are primarily fostered through their unique farmyard setting and community garden project where children are offered opportunities to feed the animals, care for plants and maintain their habitats as a means to develop social awareness and care for their natural […]
Busy Bees Celebrates World Bee Day 2021
What is World Bee Day? World Bee Day is celebrated on 20 May 2021. The main purpose of World Bee Day is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators by encouraging conversations and actions that educate about the importance of bees and maintaining bee friendly landscapes to keep bees pollinating and […]
Sustainable Practices in Childcare: A Guide For Eco-Friendly Early Learning
Photo: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees Caring for our planet starts early! As a five-year-old in Ireland reportedly explained to an International research group, sustainability means “to save the world for later” (OMEP Congress, Sweden, 2010). So, what are sustainable practices in childcare? Sustainable practices involve making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices, such as recycling, saving energy, […]
Service Spotlight: Busy Bees at Panania wins ‘Most Sustainable Service’ Award
“Education should teach children to respect the natural environment” – Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Busy Bees is committed to protecting our environment to ensure a sustainable future for our children. Sustainable practice is encouraged within all Busy Bees Services through educating and making all children, families […]
Supporting Your Child With the Transition from Early Learning to School
Photo: Busy Bees at Burpengary East At Busy Bees, we understand that the transition to school is a huge milestone in a child’s learning journey and believe that successful transition to school begins in early childhood education, at each of our Busy Bees Services and is a collaboration between a child’s Educator, their guardians and […]
How to Talk to Your Child About Sun Safety
Image: Busy Bees at Fraser Coast The Australian summer makes many of us feel instantly happy and nostalgic with the thought of holidays, beaches, family time and a good dose of Vitamin D. Keeping kids sun-safe while they enjoy the outdoors is an essential part of a child’s health and well-being, especially in Australia, where […]
Helping Children Overcome Their Fears
Do you remember being scared of the dark? Or were you more frightened of hairy spiders, painted clown faces, monsters under the bed, or sharks in the pool? Most of us remember battling some kind of childhood fear (and for some these fears continue on through to adulthood!) Feeling scared is a normal part of […]
Eat the Rainbow: Encouraging Children to Eat Their Vegetables
Most of us know that fruits and vegetables are important, but getting them on the weekly menu is a challenge for a lot of Families. Whether you’re dealing with a fussy eater, or simply looking for ways to encourage your child to branch out of their comfort zone, there are many different ways to explore […]
9 Phrases That Help Children Express Big Emotions
Being in tune with children’s needs requires a lot of patience and communication. Yet in an attempt to calm a child as quickly as possible, you might focus on the behaviour, and not what’s causing it. Instead of asking a child “what’s wrong with you?” it is more helpful to say “help me understand what […]
Nurturing Independence in Children
Children have a natural desire to push boundaries and defy limits. It’s how they learn to negotiate risk, test their own capabilities, and build their sense of identity. The early years are a crucial time for nurturing independence in children. As they grow from babies into capable young people, our children are building all the […]
