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.
Dig, Plant, Grow: Fun Garden Activities to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Child
With Earth Day just around the corner on 22 April, it’s the perfect time to step outside with your child, enjoy some fresh air, and start growing something together — even if it’s just in a pot by the window.
At Aussie Kindies, we believe that the best kind of learning happens through play, hands-on experiences, and time spent in nature. While not every one of our centres has a veggie garden or worm farm, many do — and they offer children wonderful opportunities to learn about caring for plants, saving water, and reducing waste.
We also support environmental learning through our Aussie Wildlife Champions program, designed for preschool-aged children (3–5 years) in our School Readiness program. Through this exciting initiative, children learn about Australia’s amazing animals and what we can do to protect their habitats — helping to build environmental awareness from a young age.
And the best part? You can easily bring some of that learning home with a few pots, some seeds, and a little curiosity.
Helping Little Ones with Big Feelings: How Aussie Kindies Supports Emotional Wellbeing
From the shy wave at morning drop-off to the proud moment a child ties their shoes or shares a toy – early childhood is full of big emotions.
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we understand that emotional wellbeing is just as important as learning numbers or letters. That’s why we focus on helping children aged 0–5 feel safe, supported, and confident – every single day.
Healthy Habits, Happy Kids: How Aussie Kindies Supports Your Child’s Wellbeing
In Celebration of World Health Day – 7 April
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, every giggle, snack, and outdoor adventure plays a part in building your child’s wellbeing. In honour of World Health Day (7 April), we’re shining a light on how we help children develop healthy habits in fun, meaningful ways—right from the start.
Because when children feel well, they’re free to play, explore, and grow into their happiest, healthiest selves.
Autumn Sensory Play: Hands-On Fun for Curious Kids
Autumn is a season of change—cooler mornings, crunchy leaves, and shifting colours in nature. At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we love using sensory play to help children explore and understand these changes. Engaging with nature through hands-on activities sparks curiosity, builds essential developmental skills, and encourages a love for learning.
How Childcare and Play-Based Learning Builds Emotional Confidence
The early years of life are full of discovery, growth, and emotional learning. From their first smiles to forming friendships, young children are building the foundational skills they’ll need to navigate the world. Among these, emotional confidence plays a vital role. It’s what helps children recognise, express, and manage their feelings while building resilience and forming relationships. At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we know that emotional confidence isn’t something that happens by chance – it’s nurtured through a supportive environment, meaningful experiences, and intentional teaching. Our childcare centres are designed to provide children with opportunities to develop these critical skills through play, exploration, and connection, preparing them for a lifetime of success.
Balancing Screen Time with Purpose: How to Make Digital Literacy Meaningful for Young Children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere – from phones to tablets and even in many toys. For parents of young children, it’s natural to feel concerned about screen time. While passive screen use can lead to screen time overload, purposeful, structured digital interactions can offer real benefits for children’s learning and development. At Aussie Kindies, our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is designed to balance screen time thoughtfully, using digital tools to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and foundational skills in a safe, age-appropriate way.
Do Early Learning Centres Have a Curriculum? What Parents Need to Know
Many parents are surprised to learn that early learning centres don’t just provide care – they also follow a structured curriculum designed to support a child’s development from a young age. In fact, early education curriculums are thoughtfully created to promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth, giving children the best possible start in life.
Celebrating Multicultural Festivals at Our Child Care Centres
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we’re passionate about helping children explore the world’s rich cultural diversity. Our centres celebrate a variety of multicultural festivals and holidays, giving children the opportunity to experience global traditions through hands-on activities like food, art, music, and storytelling. From Diwali and Lunar New Year to Waitangi Day, these celebrations bring the world into our classrooms, teaching kids to appreciate and respect the traditions that make each culture unique. Here’s how we’re celebrating diversity in child care at Aussie Kindies.
Fun Ways to Teach Young Children About Conservation and Sustainability
When it comes to teaching young children about big ideas like conservation and sustainability, it can be hard to know where to start. But here’s the good news – it doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact, the best way for kids to learn is through play, hands-on activities, and spending time together as a family. Plus, teaching these values early on not only helps protect our environment but also fosters important life skills like responsibility and problem-solving.