Lochinvar Learning Early Education, Care and Preschool

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Lochinvar Learning Early Education, Care and Preschool

Relationship based care, 0-6 years, fostering the growth of confident, capable and creative children.

11/09/2026

From Little Hands to a Beautiful Hallway Feature

Our Toddler 2 learners have been exploring the creative process of weaving alongside Educator Emma, experimenting with different textures, materials, patterns and natural tones.

Their beautiful woven creations have now come together to create a stunning feature in our hallway. The display showcases not only the children’s finished work, but also captures their learning journey through photographs and documentation.

We love seeing the children’s ideas, creativity and hands-on experiences becoming a meaningful part of our environment. What started as an exploration of weaving has grown into a beautiful shared piece that our whole community can enjoy.

28/08/2026

Weaving moments of creativity, connection, and learning.

Weaving experiences provide our learners with opportunities to explore patterns, textures, and materials while developing patience, concentration, and fine motor skills. As they carefully thread, pull, and create, learners are strengthening hand-eye coordination and expressing their own ideas through the process.

Beyond the skills being developed, weaving invites mindfulness and encourages learners to slow down, experiment, and take pride in creating something unique. We value these hands on experiences that celebrate creativity, persistence, and the joy of making.

26/08/2026

Sometimes the simplest invitations create the richest learning.

Our Toddler learners were captivated by a sensory tray filled with treasures from the earth; wattle, sand, clay, and paperbark. Each learner explored in their own unique way, discovering textures, scents, and natural elements through hands-on play.

We love creating spaces where nature becomes the invitation, curiosity leads the learning, and every learner has the opportunity to slow down, explore, and connect with the beauty of the world around them.

24/08/2026

At Lochinvar Learning, we believe that the way we respond to children's creativity shapes the way they see themselves.

When we treat each piece of artwork with care and respect, we are sending a powerful message to our learners: your ideas matter, your creativity is valued, and what you create has meaning.

By honouring their work rather than simply displaying or sending it home, we nurture a sense of pride, belonging, and confidence. Every brushstroke, mark, and creation tells a story, and every learner deserves to know that their story is worth celebrating.

21/08/2026

At our service, we value the beauty and simplicity of creating with natural materials.

Clay offers our learners an opportunity to slow down, connect with the earth, and express their creativity in meaningful ways. As they mould, shape, and transform the clay with their hands, they are exploring their ideas, strengthening fine motor skills, and engaging in rich sensory learning.

We believe that natural materials inspire authentic, open-ended experiences, allowing every creation to be as unique as the learner who made it.

19/08/2026

Our Preschool learners, during term 2, delighted in a calming sensory experience using water, recycled cake tins, fresh lemon, and cucumber.

This open-ended invitation encouraged the learners to pour, scoop, explore, and create as they investigated the fresh scents, textures, and properties of the natural materials. Using recycled resources alongside nature-inspired elements sparked curiosity, imaginative play, and rich conversations with their peers.

At the heart of experiences like these is the opportunity for learners to slow down, explore through their senses, and discover at their own pace.

17/08/2026

Our learners enjoyed working alongside Educator Emma to create a beautiful hanging beaded display.

As they carefully threaded natural timber beads onto string, the learners were developing their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and persistence. With guidance and encouragement from Emma, each learner contributed to a collaborative creation that now brightens our Toddler 2 learning environment.

We love creating meaningful experiences that foster creativity, build confidence, and celebrate our learners' contributions to their space.

14/08/2026

In our Nursery, we value heuristic play as an important part of our babies' learning and development.

By providing a thoughtfully curated collection of everyday and natural objects, we encourage our youngest learners to explore freely, follow their curiosity, and make discoveries at their own pace. Through these open ended experiences, babies build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and engage their senses in meaningful ways.

We believe that the simplest resources often provide the richest opportunities for learning.

12/08/2026

Our learners' curiosity led to a wonderful discovery.

While playing in the sandpit, some of our preschool learners were scooting along on their bottoms and noticed the lines they had left behind. They excitedly compared the trails to those made by snails, sparking lots of questions and conversations.

Following their interests, Educator Jade invited the learners to explore snails more closely. Together, they observed their movements, noticed the slimy trails they leave behind, and shared their ideas about these fascinating little creatures.

Moments like these highlight how children's curiosity and play inspire meaningful learning experiences every day.

Address

2 Gregory Road
Lochinvar, NSW
2321

Telephone

+61289993359

Website

http://www.lochinvarlearning.com.au/

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