Early learning through creative play
December 10, 2019
Through drama, visual arts, crafts, music and dance children develop skills and understanding of the world around them and their place within it. Have a
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Starting blocks
December 10, 2019
Did you know that 90 per cent of a child’s brain has developed by the time they are five years old? Children’s brains go through
New Buttercups Centre!
December 5, 2019
Full steam ahead! Look how far the building of our new centre has come in the last couple of weeks! Isn’t this exciting? We are
Water Safety
September 17, 2019
Summer is just around the corner and educators across all rooms have started to implement water-based activities that provide great early learning opportunities for our
NEW CENTRE OPENING!
September 13, 2019
WHERE? Honeywood (Corner of Kenby Chase & Lyon Road) WHEN? 5th of October 2020 More information to follow soon!
How many toys does my child need?
September 12, 2019
We are sure you have wondered about this exact question and tried to figure out how to best support your child’s early learning. Children are
Cultural diversity
September 10, 2019
Do you know where your child’s educators in the room are from? Where they have lived before? At Buttercups Childcare & Kindergarten we are proud
Importance of daily tasks
September 10, 2019
At Buttercups Childcare & Kindergarten, early learning experiences are part of our daily routines and programs and throughout our day we encourage children to be
Toddlers and milk bottles
September 10, 2019
If you are looking for ways on how to and when to best wean your toddler off the bottle they often happily rely on, please
New centre – Honeywood
September 10, 2019
It’s happening! The first sign for our new centre is up! Where? Honeywood (Corner of Kenby Chase & Lyon Road)! Doors opening on the 5th
Forest learning
August 28, 2019
Have you heard about “forest learning” and how it can help children develop emotional resilience? Forest learning provides children with the opportunity to connect or
Play and communication
August 28, 2019
At early learning centres like Buttercups we fully support play-based learning and all the benefits that come with it – it allows children to use
Book Week 2019
August 21, 2019
Reading and engaging with stories in different ways is such an important part of the routine in early learning centres like Buttercups! We are half
Learning how to write
August 19, 2019
When does a child learn how to write? Earlier than you might think 🙂 Educationalists generally agree that before a child is ready to hold
Science Week 2019
August 14, 2019
It’s National Science Week and educators have planned many fun experiences like fizzy fairy potion, the “skittles” experiment, magic milk and more 🙂 National Science Week
Diverse bookshelves
August 12, 2019
Many people from different backgrounds, religions, beliefs and traditions make up our wonderful Buttercups community. Early learning centres like Buttercups provide children with great opportunities
Homelessness Week 2019
August 7, 2019
This week is Homelessness Week and Buttercups children have made some beautiful pieces of art to go along with a box of donations from the
Positive encouragement
July 31, 2019
Parents and educators understand the importance of encouraging positive behaviour! Educators in early learning centres like Buttercups aim to encourage children in a variety of
