Mother Duck Childcare Lawnton

The children’s interest in football began when a peer shared his footy cards and they watched highlights together. This quickly grew into regular games outside, teaching Educators the rules, and even building a stadium from loose parts. Soon everyone was involved, playing, cheering, and exploring jersey designs and team names. After looking through the card collection, the children were excited to design their own jerseys, choosing an animal and team name to represent themselves. We can’t wait to count the votes and reveal the most popular design.

Children choosing a quiet corner and selecting their own books is a powerful act of self‑directed learning. In these small moments, they show us that they know what they need. A sense of calm, focus, and the freedom to follow their curiosity. By taking charge of their space and their stories, they build independence, confidence, and a genuine love of reading. These choices may seem simple, but they reveal a growing sense of agency and a deepening connection to learning that comes from within.

A child shaping a pinch pot out of clay is doing more than creating a small vessel, they’re discovering the strength and patience in their own hands. Each gentle press and careful turn shows growing control, focus, and pride, capturing a quiet moment where creativity and capability come together.

Starting childcare is a big transition—for your child and for you.

If this stage feels challenging at times, you are not alone.

At Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten, we believe in walking alongside families through this transition—with practical support, reassurance and understanding.

Katy Bloodworth offers some practical tips and shares how Mother Duck supports our families during this big transitional period.

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Supporting Your Child (and Yourself) Through the Transition to Childcare - Mother Duck Child Care Starting childcare is a big transition—for your child and for you. Alongside new friendships, routines, and learning experiences, it’s also common for families to navigate periods of illness, disrupted sleep, and emotional adjustments. If this stage feels challenging at times, you are not alone....

Children collected leaves, bark, and other natural treasures from the yard to learn the skill of weaving. Using elements from the environment invites them to connect with nature, make creative choices, and see beauty in simple things.

The children were absolutely captivated by the real snake skin. They carried that curiosity straight into the clay space, shaping beautifully textured, coiled snakes inspired by their discovery. Watching their wonder turn into creativity is the best part of our day.

Noticing moments like this, a child placing a block beneath themselves to reach their growing tower, reminds us how powerful small achievements can be. In that instant, they’re problem‑solving, adapting, and trusting their own ideas.

When children press matchsticks into clay, they’re doing far more than playing, they’re building the fine‑motor strength and control that will support writing later on. The resistance of the clay strengthens the small muscles in their fingers, hands, and wrists, while the careful placement of each stick develops precision, coordination, and a steady pincer grip.