What is ‘Munch and Move’?

What is ‘Munch and Move’? ‘Munch & Move’ is a NSW Health initiative that supports the healthy development of children from birth to 5 years by encouraging physical activity, healthy eating and reduced screen time. Early childhood educators receive resources and training from NSW Health that assist educators to implement a fun, play-based approach to supporting […]

What are the benefits of reading aloud to children?

There are so many benefits for children when we read aloud to them, but overall reading aloud to children fosters their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits for children… – It improves their language and literacy skills. Reading aloud exposes children to a rich vocabulary, varied sentence structures, and different […]

Simple Ways to Get Children Active Outdoors

The advantages of outdoor play for children are well-noted. Whilst many parents love to send their children outside to play – less noise and mess inside the house! – the list of perks of doing so is quite extensive. Early childcare centres know the benefits of outdoor activity for children so they look to maximise the amount […]

Using our Senses for Sensory Play!

3 children playing with shapes in a sensory tray.

Parents may have heard the term ‘sensory play’ before but only have a brief understanding of what it may mean or how it can take place at home. Allow us to explain! Sensory play can be any type of activity that encourages one or more of a child’s senses – touch, taste, sight, smell and […]

The Project Approach

What Is the Project Approach? The Project Approach is a teaching method that encourages children to explore a topic of interest in depth, often over days or even weeks. It’s not a one-off activity — it’s a sustained investigation driven by children’s questions, observations and ideas. Projects often start with something simple: a child notices […]

Sustainability Statement

How We’re Growing a Greener Future: Our Sustainability Commitment at Care for Kindies 🌿🌏 At Care for Kindies, we believe the future is in our hands — and more importantly, in the tiny hands of the next generation. That’s why we’ve made sustainability a key part of how we teach, play, and grow together. In 2025 […]

Meet the Team!

Meet the Team: Why Quality Staffing Matters at Care for KindiesFocus of the Month – June: NQS Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements At Care for Kindies, our focus for June is on Quality Area 4 of the National Quality Standard (NQS): Staffing Arrangements. This area recognises that a high-quality early learning experience starts with qualified, passionate, […]