I loved this idea. Everyone loves a Taco! This would be a great evening meal, on a smaller scale of course, but great for a family night, "bring a plate" or enjoy for a party. Life is easy, people can serve themselves Taco Night Quantity Tacos Quantity of prepared preferred meat, Chili Con Carne or similar Cheese Guacamole Sliced black olives Fresh or bottled Salsa Fresh shredded lettuce Fresh chopped tomatoes Sliced red onions Drained black beans Sour cream Chopped coriander

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we value our opportunities to engage with nature when the children are on their regular Bush Kindy Excursions. Engaging with natural resources supports children to care for their natural environment and develops respect for living things as well as being aware of their environment Burning off energy outdoors, makes children calmer, and fosters pro-social behaviour. Imagination is also enhanced by free unstructured play. They dev

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we value our opportunities to engage with nature when the children are on their regular Bush Kindy Excursions. Nature provides so many learning opportunities. It provides opportunities for discovery, creativity, and problem-solving. It provokes children into thought, action, and formulation of ideas. It allows children to learn by doing and encourages them to think, question, and make hypotheses, which leads to the development o

Bush Kindy is an eagerly awaited regular activity at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach. As it is such a popular activity, the children are having 3 visits each week Bush Kindy is an educational approach specifically focussed on allowing children to engage in outdoor spaces. The focus is on providing children with a space that lets them build skills in resilience, risk-taking, building confidence, communication skills, and self regulation. This programme is largely em

Sleep is essential for baby and toddler growth and learning. As in all areas of development, there are differences in children's need for sleep, rest, and relaxation. Across the first 3 years of life, there is a wide variation in the timing and duration of daily naps. Sleep needs can also change from day to day, often depending on what has happened the day or night before or maybe if they are unwell. Maintaining regular sleep patterns is crucial to supporting healthy developm

Still looking for a placement for 2022? What about 2023? Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach is the place to be. Just take a look at our philosophy! The children love it here!!! These two little ones started at Dragonfly's together and have formed an amazing friendship.... they are "best buddies" Just look at that easy Camaraderie! The philosophy of Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach is based on Emmi Piklers innovative theories of respectful relationships betwe

Need to have a meal on the table in 15 minutes? Try this one! Noodles with Chicken and Corn Ingredients 4x 72g pkts 2-minute noodles, chicken flavour 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 200g middle bacon, rind and fat removed, diced 2 cups cooked BBQ chicken, chopped 400g can creamed sweet corn 1 cup frozen sweet corn or 1 cup frozen peas (or both) 300ml tub lite cooking cream 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tablesp sliced mild r

Friendships between young children are important. They sometimes need help to develop friendship skills but with some, it comes naturally. Friendship skills like sharing, taking turns, cooperating, listening, and communicating to sort out things on which they don't agree, are all part of it. Playing with other children is the simplest way of learning these skills By sharing experiences and interacting with one another, children learn how to meet the social needs of others as

One can’t deny that Preschool and Pre-Kindy programmes come with many inherent benefits. Those who argue that all children should attend preschool point to the following benefits for preschool-age children who attend programmes Prepares Children Academically for Kindergarten. Preschool-age programs will introduce children to their ABCs and even show them how to write their names. Provides Structure. Children learn to follow a schedule, many for the first time. They also learn

The kindergarten children at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, have taken a huge interest in ocean animals and their environments. While the ocean is the foundation of a healthy planet, it supplies us with 70% of the oxygen that we breathe, it also regulates our climate. There is so much that goes on in and around the ocean that is interesting to the children. They are always fascinated by any sort of life... what it does and how it does it. They very quickly become

Just look at the beautiful smile on this little one's face. Isn't she beautiful? Happiness personified!!! There are lots of happy little faces like this at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach. It is such a happy place. Children love the freedom of exploring their yard, climbing the trees, looking at their gardens, meeting up with their mates, and spending time with their special educators. This is how the children learn to become capable and competent. To learn more ab

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we know how much the children enjoy an outdoor play space. Outdoor play spaces foster creative play when loose parts or open-ended play materials are provided for the children to use. Children love constructing and the large coloured Leggo is always a favourite By being presented with opportunities to try something new, children independently test their own abilities and learn new skills. This allows them to develop strong self-

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, the kindergarten children contribute to setting up the outdoor environment each day. These beautifully coloured cars on the grassy table with the ramp is an activity that is chosen every day. The children love it and never get sick of playing on it. So many hours of uninterrupted play happens here. They become completely engrossed in what they are doing as they play. Leave them to their own devices with this very safe activity. R

This is a quick and easy dish suitable for the whole family. The use of colour will attract little eyes to this dish. Rainbow Rice Ingredients 2 packets of Ben's Microwave Coconut, Chilli & Lemongrass Rice 1 red capsicum, diced finely ½ red onion, finely diced 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup finely sliced shallots 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped Dres

Music and movement helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music early, helps them to learn the sounds and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps the children to build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression....to dance like no one is watching! Playing music and singing helps children build memory skills....they like to remember the words. Music and Movement provide children with so many benefits. Self esteem and social skills a

The kindergarten children at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach have had full involvement in creating their garden setup. They have constructed an obstacle course that has evolved over the year, getting higher and more challenging as each week has passed. Studies show that risky play in early childhood creates problem-solving children and our little Dragonflys are putting it to the test. Risky play in early learning is a carefully supervised activity that provides o

Repetition for young children is the key to extended learning. Repeating words, a concept, or a skill allows your child to form an understanding and maybe attempt to imitate it. Children often repeat new words back to you as they hear them. They will learn letters and words by repeatedly seeing them written down and hearing them spoken. Repetition provides the practice that children need to master new skills. Repetition helps to improve speed and confidence and strengthens th

Do you put herbs and spices on your baby's foods? Spices are a great way to introduce new flavours and to make food that you serve frequently seem completely different. There seems to be a bit of a theory that we need to serve our babies bland food, but this is definitely not the case! Babies can handle spices and in fact, often really enjoy them. This doesn't mean that you should give your baby seriously spicy food but if you start with a small amount of spice, you can then

Ingredients 1kg chicken tenderloin, breast or thigh 1 cup japanese breadcrumbs 3/4 cup low fat mayonnaise 1 tablesp freshly chopped parsley or oregano 1 teasp salt 1/2 teasp ground pepper olive oil spray 12 wooden skewers Method Cut the chicken pieces into 2cm pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley or oregano Mix in 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight. Pour breadcrumbs

Literacy development is a fundamental component of a child's overall development and begins at infancy. Experiences that help children talk, read and write guide them along the path to literacy and helps to set them up ready for the school experience. Guiding children to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills is a key function of early learning. At Dragonfly’s Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we believe that learning should be stress-free! We weave literacy and nume