Last week the children at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach have been exploring design and construction in the sand pit. A volcano made from sand was their choice. They discovered during the construction of the volcano that water helped the volcano to stay solid. Volcano eruption has been on the news in recent days so it was easy for curious thoughts and questions to follow. Bicarbonate of soda and vinegar were simple on-hand ingredients to add to their volcano to ma

Children are fascinated by the construction vehicles that help us move, dump, deliver, break down, and build every day. Children just love to watch what happens on a construction site. You are likely to find yourself standing at the edge of every construction site that you come across, learning the names of mobile cranes and graders. With a little enthusiast at your side, it’s impossible not to appreciate the richness of the construction world and look for ways to exploit its

Have you booked for 2022? If you are looking for a beautiful place for your little one for 2022, please give us a call We would love to show you our beautiful centre at Coolum Beach To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us Or give us a call on 07 5471 6500. We would love to hear from you sunshinecoast #sunshinebeach #sunshinecoastkids #sunshine #childcare #education #sunshinecoastmumsandbubs #kinder

This is a very old recipe that my mother used to make These are very crisp biscuits Ginger Snaps Ingredients 90 gms butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1 1/3 cups plain flour 3/4 teasp bicarb of soda 1 teasp ground cinnamon 1 teasp ground ginger 1/4 teasp ground cloves 1/2 teasp cardamon Method Preheat oven to 180C Place butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and stir till melted Remove from heat Stand for a few minutes Add sifted dry ingredients Stand till

We are all born with unbridled curiosity. From the very beginning, a child tries to understand the world around them. We continue this quest right through to adulthood because there is always something new to absorb and learn. Unfortunately, more and more and earlier and earlier, children are placed in front of a TV or movie screen, have computer games, tablets, and computers placed in their hands. These devices are all thought to dampen curiosity Our device-laden, entertainm

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we recognise that a playground is more than swings, slides and a means to entertain children. The type of play that happens on a constructed playground represents one of the more important parts of a child’s development. Playgrounds are an essential element designed to support the health and development of little minds and bodies. You can increase the value of play for children by understanding the benefits of adding stimulating

When faced with a very wet and rainy day, similar to what we have had for the past couple of weeks, outdoor play is almost mission impossible. We then need to look around to see what we can introduce to provide lots of fun and keep those enquiring little minds active and interested. Bedtime doesn't have to be the only time that you take refuge in a story. A rainy day, stuck indoors is a fantastic opportunity to snuggle up and get those little imaginations soaring within the p

Why is the grass green? Who made the galaxy? Why do I have to eat my broccoli? Most parents and educators of small children will recognise these or similar questions. Encouraging children to ask questions is one of the best things you can do to create imaginative, effective, and lifelong learners Curiosity in young children is essential because it helps them understand the world around them and supports their learning. Children who are encouraged to be curious will become mo

There are many advantages to having your child in childcare. From the years 0 to 5 years children's minds are like sponges. They are so inquisitive and they absorb and learn so much in this time. This is why it is so important that they be in a learning environment in which they can learn many new things to set them on the path of learning for the rest of their lives. To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/c

This is a great way to introduce beetroot to your children. Cryvaced cooked beetroot is now available from most supermarkets. It just needs to be drained and diced. It is delicious, fresh sweet and so easy!!! This salad also has cheese which children love as well. The type of nuts that you use is at your discretion so choose your child's favourite nuts to make it more enticing. If you think that walnuts is a more adult choice, choose something that they love. I love it with

We, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, would like to welcome our students back for an amazing year in 2022. We would also like to welcome aboard, our new friends who have just joined us this year. We can all look forward to an amazing 2022 filled with fun activities to help us all reach our potential and make Early Learning a place that we all look forward to attending each day. It is definitely a "fun" place to be! If you are not already registered to attend, you

At Dragonfly's Early Learning we recognise that there are a few reasons why your child could be enjoying their food more at daycare. Children thrive on routine and at daycare, the routine is very clear, particularly the eating routine. There are set times for meals and snacks. Children are well aware of when food is available and there is no option to ask for food outside these times. Children sit and eat with their peers which can influence their eating patterns at mealtimes

At Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, we recognize that saying "No" to your child helps with setting boundaries and limits which aids in their development, emotionally, physically and mentally. To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us Or give us a call on 07 5471 6500. We would love to hear from you sunshinecoast #sunshinebeach #sunshinecoastkids #sunshine #childcare #education #sunshinecoa

Just look at that for a great big beautiful smile!! We have lots to smile about!! Its Friday!! It is the end of our first week back at Kindy. So many new things were learned with my friends this week and such a beautiful drawing I have to show for it. Happy weekend from all at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us Or give us a call on 07 5471 6500. We wo

2022 is upon us already. Where does the time go? Have you made your bookings for 2022? Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach has very few places remaining. If you are planning to send your little one to Early Learning this year, don't delay. Our beautiful childcare centre follows a very innovative programme and so is very popular If you would like to learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us to ch

Let's start 2022 as we mean to continue with a beautiful healthy meal of fresh pasta. I learned how to make this pasta in Italy at a cooking class in Cortona (of "Under The Tuscan Sun" fame) on a holiday in Tuscany It is a family favourite and oh so easy! So economical! Serve it with a tossed salad made from fresh ingredients and dressed with balsamic vinegar. The secret to this recipe is in the sausages that you choose. You need a really good quality traditionally flavoured

Book now to commence this ever-important step in your child's development. Friendships bring pleasure, comfort and important opportunities to learn and develop in a social world. Friends help children feel good about themselves. They help a child adapt more easily to early childhood environments and help build that ever-important self-confidence Do you have your child booked into an Early Learning Centre for this year yet? Making Friends is a vital part of social and emotiona

The minds of children in the first 5 years of life are like a sponge. They absorb everything. In the first 5 years, experiences and relationships stimulate children's development, creating millions of connections in their brains. Their brains develop connections faster in these years than at any other time in their lives. Booking them into Early Learning at this time gives them a great opportunity to be exposed to lots of new experiences and relationships To learn more about

To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us Or give us a call on 07 5471 6500. We would love to hear from you sunshinecoast #sunshinebeach #sunshinecoastkids #sunshine #childcare #education #sunshinecoastmumsandbubs #kindergarten #children #childcare #kidsonthecoast #newdads #sunnycoastmums #kidstuff #kidslife #perigianbeach #perigiansprings #earlylearning #earlyyears

A New Year begins Wishing everyone an amazing 2022 To learn more about us, at Dragonfly's Early Learning at Coolum Beach, go to https://www.dragonflys.com.au/contact-us Or give us a call on 07 5471 6500. We would love to hear from you sunshinecoast #sunshinebeach #sunshinecoastkids #sunshine #childcare #education #sunshinecoastmumsandbubs #kindergarten #children #childcare #kidsonthecoast #newdads #sunnycoastmums #kidstuff #kidslife #perigianbeach #perigiansprings #earlylear