Book Week 2025: A Week of Stories, Smiles, and Imagination
For children, books are more than just words on a page, they’re a doorway to new worlds, big adventures, and characters they’ll remember for years to come.
Book Week 2025 is a chance to open that doorway even wider. It’s a time for celebrating stories, sparking curiosity, and creating moments your child will carry in their heart. And for families with little ones aged 1–5, it’s also an excuse to have a whole lot of fun together!
Big Questions, Little Scientists: Celebrating Science Week at Aussie Kindies
Have you ever heard your little one ask, “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” That’s science, and it starts a lot earlier than you might think.
NAIDOC Week for Little Ones: Small Steps, Big Meaning
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—their cultures, their achievements, and their deep connection to Country.
The name NAIDOC comes from the National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee, and while the history behind it is powerful, what matters most for families with young children is that it’s a time to reflect, celebrate, and build connection.
Big Learning in Small Spaces: How to Set Up a Play Nook at Home Without the Fuss (or the Cost)
If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “We have so many toys, but nothing’s getting played with properly,” you’re not alone.
The good news? You don’t need a toy catalogue or a perfectly curated playroom to create a space that helps your child learn, focus and grow. With just a little thought (and maybe a tidy-up), you can create a play nook that feels inviting, calming and purposeful — without spending a fortune.
At Aussie Kindies, we believe play is where the best learning happens. It’s how children make sense of the world, solve problems, build relationships and express themselves. And the kind of learning we see every day in our centres? You can encourage that same magic at home — with everyday items and a little help from the experts.
Why Reading to Your Child (Even as a Baby!) Makes a Real Difference
There’s nothing quite like cuddling up with your child and sharing a story. Whether you’re reading the same book for the third night in a row or flipping through pages with a curious baby on your lap, these small moments create lasting memories — and they do a lot more than you might think.
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we know that reading aloud from birth to age five supports everything from language and communication to emotional wellbeing and school readiness. And the best part? You don’t need to be a perfect reader. Just being present, talking, laughing, and turning pages together is enough.
From “Uh-Oh” to “Look, Mum!”: Everyday Conversations That Help Toddlers Learn to Talk
Whether you’re chasing chickens in the backyard, popping into the local IGA, or walking past the neighbour’s tractor on the way to kindy, your toddler is listening—and learning—with every word you say.
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we believe that big learning doesn’t require a classroom or a lesson plan. It happens in the little moments, through simple, loving conversations. And as a parent, you’re already your child’s most important teacher.
Here’s how to support your toddler’s language development through everyday chats—and how we build on that learning at our centres using the research-backed Abecedarian 3a approach.
Learning from the Land: How Aussie Kindies Children Connect with First Nations Culture
At Aussie Kindies, we believe that every child should grow up with a strong connection to their local community — and that includes learning about the First Nations peoples who have cared for this land for tens of thousands of years.
This National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to share how our centres are helping children build respectful, meaningful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through everyday play, storytelling, and exploration.
Little Explorers: How Our Projects Help Children Get Ready for School
If your child is getting closer to school age, you might be wondering:
“Are they ready?”
“What should they know before they start?”
“How can I help them feel confident and settled when they walk into that classroom?”
At Aussie Kindies, we understand how important these questions are. Our job is to support your child—and you—as you prepare for this exciting next step. That’s why our preschool and kindergarten programs include inquiry-based projects, designed to build your child’s confidence, independence, and love of learning.
This approach is part of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and it’s one of the ways we help children aged 3–5 thrive, no matter their starting point.
Getting Ready for Big School: 10 Easy Activities You Can Do at Home
Starting school is a big adventure — and for many families, it comes with lots of questions. Is my child ready? What should they know? How can I help without putting pressure on them?
At Aussie Kindies, we know that every child develops in their own time, and that real learning doesn’t have to look like worksheets or sitting still. It happens in everyday moments — when your child plays, chats, explores, and tries something new.
Getting Ready for Big School: 5 Skills to Help Your Child Shine
A simple guide to help you feel more confident about your child starting school.
Starting school is a big moment for little people—and for parents too! If you’ve been wondering “What should my child know before they start?”, you’re not alone.
At Aussie Kindies, we speak to lots of families who are thinking about what the transition to school will look like. The truth is, school readiness isn’t about ticking off a long list of things to know. It’s about helping your child feel comfortable, confident, and excited for what’s ahead.
Here are five important skills that help children settle in, make friends, and start school with a smile.