The Benefits of Animals in Early Childhood Settings
Image: Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees At Busy Bees, we believe that nurturing a child’s natural curiosity about animals is an essential part of early childhood education. Research shows that children have an innate biological connection with animals, and by fostering this bond, we create meaningful opportunities for them to appreciate the world around them. […]
The Importance of Group Play in the Early Years
Group interaction can be incredibly important in the early years of a child’s life. While the current COVID-19 restrictions may be making it difficult to arrange play dates and birthday parties as usual, group learning in an Early Learning environment is still hugely beneficial to your child’s developing mind. The Importance of Socialisation It’s easy to […]
Understanding Your Child’s Meltdowns
We are constantly absorbing emotions from those around us. That’s part of the reason being around children, with their heightened emotions, can be so exhausting. Understanding your child’s tantrums and the reality of what happens inside their brains during a meltdown, can help us diffuse the situation with understanding and calm. Understanding Your Child’s […]
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 […]
Helping Your Child Settle Into Care
It’s very normal for children to have trouble adjusting during their first weeks of care. However, we know that Families often have concerns about their child’s ability to cope with the demands of a new environment. We’ve put together some tips and advice with the help of Starting Blocks, to help you support your child […]
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 […]
Service Spotlight: Cameron Park Preston’s Mission to Ban the Bag
The below article was written by Katherine Spencer, Early Childhood Teacher at Cameron Park Preston. At Cameron Park Preston we care about the environment, sustainability and the impact we humans have on this earth. We have embedded a culture of respect for the environment throughout the year and recently we have ‘dived’ into the ocean […]
Getting Ready for Big School: How Kindergarten Sets Your Child Up for Success
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before they turn 5 years old? If it seems like your child has learned a new skill every time you turn around, you’re certainly not mistaken. Between the ages of 3 and 5 a child’s brain is in hyper-drive, rapidly developing thousands of neural […]
The Importance of Risky Play for Children
Photo: Busy Bees at Burpengary East Risky play is thrilling and exciting play where children test their boundaries and flirt with uncertainty. It’s how children learn to challenge themselves, test their limits, explore boundaries and learn about the risk of injury. Through this kind of play, children not only learn their own physical, mental and […]
Programming for the Child: Why Early Education is an Experience
The below article has been written by Busy Bees Area Manager, Steve Watts “Learning is experience. Everything else is just information” – Albert Einstein Before they even open their eyes, a child is learning from the world around them. Everything is new, and they are taking it all in. In those early moments, a […]
