Little + Co Early Learning

23/09/2026

Our resident magpies have become increasingly confident and comfortable within our L+C environment. Their presence has brought great delight and curiosity for many of our children, while for others, it has understandably created some apprehension or even fear, particularly where they or a family member may have had a negative experience with swooping behaviour in the past. To support the children to feel safe and confident, while also learning to coexist respectfully and harmoniously with these beautiful native birds, educators have been exploring magpies with the children in a variety of age-appropriate ways. This has included reading stories, engaging in group discussions, observing, and talking about the magpies in our environment, and even working together to create a class story about our very own resident magpies.

Through these experiences, children are developing an understanding of magpie behaviour, why birds may sometimes act protectively, and how we can respond calmly and respectfully when sharing our environment with wildlife. These conversations also provide valuable opportunities for children to express their feelings, ask questions, and develop confidence in situations they may initially find uncertain. To further extend this learning through play, we have purchased five beautiful replica toy magpies for the children to incorporate into their imaginative and dramatic play experiences. These resources will allow children to revisit their observations, recreate experiences, explore different scenarios, and build familiarity with magpies in a safe and playful way.
Through education, conversation, and play, we hope to nurture not only the children’s confidence around our resident magpies, but also their respect and appreciation for the wildlife with whom we share our environment.

10/09/2026

Child Protection Week 2026
To recognise this year’s theme, “Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action,” our kindy classes worked collaboratively to create a three-dimensional artwork featuring colourful birds and butterflies flying freely from an open cage. The children were actively involved in making decisions about their artwork, including selecting a donated banner featuring a rainbow as the backdrop. Their reasoning was wonderfully simple and certain: “Every picture needs a rainbow!” This spontaneous contribution became an important part of the finished piece, demonstrating that children’s voices are not only something we talk about, they are listened to, valued and acted upon.

The birds and butterflies represent children’s voices, ideas, feelings and experiences, and the importance of every child feeling safe and confident to express themselves. Through age-appropriate conversations, storytelling and shared reflection, the children explored what it means to feel safe, who they can talk to when they need help, and how trusted adults and friends can listen, support and care for them. As the birds and butterflies take flight, they symbolise children finding their voice, being heard and knowing that what they say matters. The open cage represents the freedom children should feel to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Importantly, the artwork reminds us that listening is only the beginning. Shifting conversation to action means genuinely responding to what children tell us- whether through their words, behaviour, play, creativity, or emotions- and allowing their perspectives to influence the world around them. In this artwork, even the rainbow tells part of that story: the children had an idea, expressed it, were listened to, and saw their idea become part of something meaningful.

Every child has a voice. Every child has the right to be heard. Every conversation matters.

06/09/2026

Wishing all of the special men in the lives of our little people a relaxing and joyful Father’s Day.

24/08/2026

Grand Designs- Little Builders, big thinking!

A small group of our Kindy children were so proud of their latest construction that they asked their teacher, Ms Amy to invite our director, Ms Julia over to see it! They eagerly shared all the special features they had created, including a ramp for their cars, which they adjusted to help the cars travel faster, and even little spaces for birds to live. As their tower grew taller, the children discovered that keeping it standing was a challenge. Through trial and error, they worked out how to arrange the blocks in different directions to create a stronger, more stable base.

Just as wonderful as the finished construction was hearing the children explain their thinking behind it. They confidently recalled the problems they encountered, the changes they made and what they discovered along the way. Designing, testing, problem-solving, modifying and sharing their ideas- all through play. We wonder what they’ll build next… perhaps a tower big enough for their teachers!

05/08/2026

20/07/2026

A big thank you to little Mikaela and her Dad for creating this beautiful sign for us! We love it!

12/06/2026

29/05/2026