Grow Early Education Riverton

Our centre will be closed today, Thursday the 25th of December and tomorrow, Friday the 26th of December for the Christmas and Boxing Day Public Holidays.

We look forward to seeing you all when we reopen as per our usual trading hours on Monday the 29th of December.

We hope our families have a safe and lovely long weekend.

We’re doing things differently in 2026 to bring our communities closer together! 🌱

Swipe through to read all about it and make sure you are following us on socials to stay up to date. 👇

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Last week our Junior Kindy children had a wonderful time exploring a Christmas themed sensory tray.

The children were engaged in hands on play as they touched, explored and investigated a variety of festive materials. This sensory experience encouraged curiosity, creativity and fine motor development while also supporting language as the children shared their ideas and discoveries with one another.

It was lovely to see the children so focused and immersed in their play as they explored the sights and textures of Christmas in a fun and meaningful way.

EYLF Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.

What a wonderful afternoon celebrating our Children’s Christmas Party 🎄

Thank you to all of our families who came along to celebrate with us. It was so lovely to see parents, siblings and extended family sharing in the fun and creating special memories with the children.

The children had an amazing time enjoying the activities, spending time with their friends and soaking up the festive atmosphere across the centre. Your support and involvement truly help make these moments so special for the children.

Thank you again for celebrating with us and for being such a valued part of our centre community.

We wish all of our families a safe and happy festive season.

🚌 All Aboard the Tiny Tots Bus! 🚌

Last week, our Tiny Tots worked on a special, week-long project: creating their very own bus. Each day added a new layer to their masterpiece.

First, the children painted the bus.
Then, they drew and designed the bus windows.
Next, they decorated the wheels with colour and patterns.
After that, they added photos of themselves as passengers.
Once the bus was complete, they had the best part of all – taking turns riding inside it.

This project supported the children’s creativity, sense of belonging and teamwork, as they worked together and shared ideas throughout each stage.

EYLF Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity

Today our Junior Kindy children explored a slime filled sensory tray with animals. This experience was planned by combining the children’s current interest in animals with our Centre focus this week on exploring the five senses.

The children used their sense of touch to feel the slimy texture, their sense of sight to observe the colours and movements, and their sense of hearing as they created different sounds during play. Educators supported the children as they used language to describe what they could feel and see while engaging in imaginative play with the animals.

It was a wonderful hands on experience that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and sensory exploration.

EYLF Learning Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners.

Check out all the exciting activities we have planned for December!

If you’d like to add something to any of our calendars or have a fun idea in mind, feel free to chat with one of our Educators.

We’d love to hear from you!

Did you know children develop both fine and gross motor skills through everyday play? 🧠

🖍 Fine motor skills involve small movements such as holding pencils, threading beads, or buttoning clothes.

🏃‍♂️ Gross motor skills use large muscle groups by running, jumping, climbing, and balancing!

At our centre, we create fun opportunities for both, helping children build strength, coordination, and confidence every day.

A Day in the Life with 3a. ✨

Each day across our centres is full of learning, curiosity, and connection! Using the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a), we weave all four core areas -conversational reading, language games, learning through play, and responsive interactions—into the daily learning curriculums.

From morning greetings to mealtimes, play sessions, and group activities, every moment becomes an opportunity to support your child’s language, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

✨ Enrolments for 2026 are NOW OPEN! ✨

Give your child the gift of a nurturing, inspiring early learning environment at Grow Early Education. From hands-on learning to a home-like atmosphere and long day care hours, we’re here to help every child thrive.

Spaces are limited – read our latest blog to find out more about Grow Early Education and see if it’s the right fit for your family!

Read it here: https://growearlyeducation.com.au/enrolments-for-2026-are-now-open-at-grow-early-education/

Water Play Day – Tomorrow!
Tomorrow we’ll be enjoying a Water Play Day at the centre! Please ensure your child comes prepared with lots of spare clothes, a towel, and appropriate footwear.
We can’t wait for a fun, splash filled day together!

Exploring the Galaxy

The Nursery children have been exploring light, colour, and wonder through a galaxy light experience. This was a purposefully planned experience following the children’s excitement and fascination during our recent incursion with Maggie Moo and her room lights.

The lights created a calm and engaging environment where the babies could observe, reach, and respond to the shifting colours and patterns around them. Educators noticed the children’s curiosity as they gazed, pointed, and interacted with the lights, exploring how movement and light can change the space around them.

This experience encouraged sensory exploration, visual engagement, and early understanding of cause and effect.

EYLF Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.