Montessori Kids Family Day Care

June 11 2026 Marks International Day of Play 🛝🤾‍♀️

Through play, children engage with the people, places and objects around them. It builds creativity, resilience and social skills. It also helps develop positive attitudes to learning. It fosters persistence, curiosity and imagination.

World Environment Day is an opportunity to help children develop a connection with nature and learn how they can care for the environment. By working together, we can help create a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come.

🌱 Plant seeds, herbs, or vegetables and learn how to care for living things

🌸 Go on a nature walk to observe plants, insects, birds, and natural features in the local environment

🧹 Have a mini clean-up around the yard or local community area

💧 Explore water conservation by discussing ways to save water at home and creating reminders near taps

🌏 Research further about caring for the environment and discuss with children how they can help look after the Earth

Today we celebrate Mabo Day - On 3 June, we honour the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo, whose courage and determination helped change the course of Australian history.

The landmark Mabo decision of 1992 recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived on, cared for and maintained deep connections to Country for tens of thousands of years.

Today is an opportunity to reflect, learn and acknowledge the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country, Culture and Community. 🖤💛❤️💙💚

You became an educator to make a difference… not to feel exhausted, rushed and constantly stretched thin.

Imagine working in a calmer environment, building deeper relationships with children and families and creating a program that truly reflects your values.

For many educators, Family Day Care isn’t just a career change - it’s a lifestyle change.

💛More balance
❤️More autonomy
💙More opportunity to create the kind of environment you’ve always imagined for children

What is National Reconciliation Week?

The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Reconciliation Week 2026 Colouring Sheet
Learning Guide

There are many ways to engage with the colouring sheet - through solo, mindful colouring in or as part of a group activity.

Below are some questions for different age groups to consider while completing the colouring sheets to help prompt reflective conversations regarding the theme All In

Reflective questions to consider:
What is a team?
Who is in your team?
What makes a good team friend?
How does it feel when everyone is included?
What does it mean to be fair to everyone?
How can you and your friends look after Country together?

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and futures.

CARE💙CONNECTION❤️REMEMBRANCE💛

If you or anyone you know needs help:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Su***de Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
OpenArms - Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046
All-hours Support Line - Defence on 1800 628 036

Small groups, big connections -
Children build strong, secure relationships with their educator and peers

Hands-on, real-life learning -
Pouring, baking, caring for plants, setting the table, real skills for real life

Independence grows naturally -
Children are trusted, capable and supported to do things for themselves

Mixed ages, meaningful learning -
Younger children learn by watching, older children build confidence by helping

A calm, respectful environment -
Less noise, more focus, deeper engagement

This is the Montessori difference in a family day care setting…
Not rushed.
Not overwhelming.
Just intentional, nurturing and real.

Because childhood isn’t a race - it’s a journey to be respected and enjoyed
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Wishing you all a safe & lovely break.

We asked around the office who are women who inspire change, challenge systems and uplift others - here’s what our team said 🤍

Maria Montessori; she showed the world that when we trust children and nurture their natural curiosity, we unlock their limitless potential.

Maggie Dent; her compassionate advocacy for children, reminding us that connection, understanding and kindness are at the heart of raising strong and resilient young people.

Rochelle Courtenay; reminds us that one person’s compassion can spark a movement, transforming dignity, hope and support for thousands of women across Australia.

Women continue to shape our communities, our families and our futures.

At Montessori Kids Family Day Care, we celebrate the incredible women who educate, nurture and guide the next generation every day.