Do you do yoga? Think about how it makes you feel and what you gain from it. There’s a certain playfulness and childlike nature to much of yoga so it’s hardly surprising that it’s becoming as popular with young children as it is with adults. As well as helping with self esteem, fitness and discipline,…
If your child is enjoying the benefits of an Early Development centre, you’ll want to know how you can join them in their educational journey and help to enrich their learning at home. There are so many ways you can work in conjunction with whatever child care your child receives to enhance the benefits. Take…
Making pizzas together is brilliant fun for all the family and is a great way to spend some quality time with your children. Why not try this over a weekend or when you have time to then sit down and all enjoy a meal together? Get messy and let everyone eat with their hands (there’s…
We all know that children need physical activity. Both adults and children can go stir crazy when they’re cooped up indoors all day so it’s essential that young children are exercised and active. However how should you balance this with ensuring that they also have enough rest and sleep? Strike a Balance Young children love…
We’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2018 Pedagogical Conference, with this year’s theme, ‘A Child’s Mind Is Not a Bucket to Fill, But a Fire to Ignite’. This conference has been tailored with Early Educators and any education and care professionals in mind looking to join the pedagogical journey and make…
Playdough has been around in various forms for years. You probably remember a version of it from your own childhood – whether it was home made or poured out from bright yellow cups. This easy to use play material is ideal for young children and it’s even more fun when you make your own together…
Did you see our Stepping Stone Evanston Childcare & Early Development Centre featured in the Northern Weekly? Our wonderful educator Trista, pictured with Tiana and Harry from our Evanston centre, is one of the 2017 graduates of the pre-employment program offered by Stepping Stone SA Childcare & Early Development Centres in association with Childcare Services…
For any parent, waving off your child on their first day of school is both a joyous and an emotional day. To make you, and them, feel as comfortable and confident as possible approaching this milestone, it’s helpful to prepare as much as you can. Stepping Stone (SA) Childcare and Early Development Centres can really…
From 2 July 2018, the child care fee assistance your family receives will change. As this date is just around the corner, you will need to provide some information and update your details in time for the transition. Your information does not automatically rollover to the new system and you may not receive any subsidy if your assessment…
We’re pretty lucky in Australia to have a great climate for kids to be outside almost all year round. However, there are the occasional rainy days where you’ll have to stay indoors and need activities to keep kids from getting cabin fever. Make sure you make the most of every day with your kids, even…