Spotlight on: Branka Indic, Marathon runner for Bravehearts
As an official corporate partner of Bravehearts Foundation, Busy Bees supports Bravehearts’ vision of a world where people, communities and systems all work together to protect children from sexual abuse. As Early Childhood Educators, this is an important cause that we believe in wholeheartedly and a crucial one to support in our mission to give […]
Physical Well-being in Early Childhood
The first five years of a child’s life are full of so much potential. Where children are curious and excited about the world around them, and every new experience is an opportunity to learn and to grow.
Busy Bees at Amberton Beach Opens Its Doors!
Taking inspiration from its coastal surroundings, Busy Bees at Amberton Beach has been thoughtfully designed with bright and airy open plan learning spaces, natural timber finishes and beautifully planted outdoor areas where children are encouraged to ignite their curiosities and sense of discovery.
Using Routines to Support Family Wellbeing During The Coronavirus Pandemic
As we’ve all been navigating our way through the uncertainties of Covid-19 for the past two years, we know that many parents and carers have been conscious of the impact of the pandemic on their family’s wellbeing. With many families working from home, and children not attending care, the daily rhythm and routine of life […]
Busy Bees Australia Welcomes 11 New Services to the Hive!
Speaking about the excitement and opportunities that this acquisition has created, Rob Hughes, CEO of Busy Bees Australia stated, “Being part of the Busy Bees group will enable our new Services and teams to share and gain insights on high quality practice worldwide, ensuring that only the best experiences are offered to children within our […]
Celebrating the Child’s Voice in the Early Years
What makes you happy? What makes you sad? What would you like to do today? These are some of the many questions that Busy Bees Educators ask our children each day, to make them feel important, valued and empowered to be the best they can be. These questions are important because of the knowledge, understanding […]
Service Spotlight: Busy Bees at Bellmere Explore Emotions with The Colour Monster
In the suburb of Bellmere, just north of Brisbane, a colourful character has taken over one of our Busy Bees Services. The Colour Monster has come to visit the children in our Investigators and Researchers rooms at Busy Bees at Bellmere, to teach them all about feelings and what to do if we feel overwhelmed […]
The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood
Did you know that music is one of the few activities that uses both the logical and creative sides of the brain? The benefits of music in the early years have been explored in many different studies, with one study by the Brain and Creativity Institute finding that musical experiences in childhood can speed up […]
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 […]
