Child's Play ELC Wyndham Vale

Little Chefs in the Making!

Our Little Chefs Program is all about introducing children to the wonderful world of cooking while building confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

This week, our budding chefs rolled up their sleeves, put on their chef hats and aprons, and got hands-on in the kitchen! From mixing ingredients and measuring oats to practising safe cutting techniques with child-friendly utensils, the children were actively developing their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and confidence.

Cooking experiences provide so much more than just making delicious treats. They encourage children to:
✨ Follow simple instructions
✨ Explore different textures and ingredients
✨ Develop early maths concepts through measuring and counting
✨ Build confidence and independence
✨ Strengthen social skills by working together as a team

Every master chef starts with the basics, and our little chefs are already showing fantastic enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination as they learn new skills in a safe and engaging environment.

We can’t wait to see what culinary creations they cook up next!

Check out our Sproutlings!

Room 3’s planting during Green Fingers has finally sprouted! As the children explore and care for their growing plants, they are learning about nature, responsibility and the joy of watching something grow

This week the children spent time exploring our worm farm

There was lots of curiosity as we looked closely at the worms and talked about how they help keep our garden healthy by turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. The children carefully observed, asked questions and learned how important worms are in looking after our environment.

A wonderful hands-on experience supporting sustainability, respect for living things and care for our natural world

This week, the children explored letters and literacy in a fun, hands-on way using magnetic letters to spell their names!

The children eagerly searched for the letters in their names, matching and arranging them on the boards. This experience supported early literacy skills, letter recognition and name awareness while also building confidence and a sense of identity.

This week during yoga, the children explored animal poses!

As we moved through each pose, the children enjoyed stretching, balancing and using their imaginations to become different animals. Through deep breathing and gentle movements, they practised calming their bodies, building strength, flexibility and coordination in a fun and relaxing way.