Empowered Early Learning Academy

Try this one at home! 💛Add 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate soda to a small container 💜Add a few drops of food colouring 💚Add half a cup of vinegar 👀Watch in awe #scienceexperiment #learningthroughplay #playactivities #playideas #childdevelopment

Hear from our very own Director, Sarina what our philosophy entails here at Cheeky Munchkins ELC. Head to our website to find out more! Link in bio. #earlylearning #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #sydneydaycare #roselandsdaycare #punchbowldaycare

Why is Playing Music with children so important? 💛Improves coordination 💜Develops sensory skills 💙Encourages experimentation 🧡Builds confidence Put your hands up if you have tried Musical Play! #musicallearning #learningwithinstruments #earlychildhooddevelopment #sydneyplaybasedlearning #roselandschildcare #punchbowlchildcare

5 Reasons you should read with your child: 💜Stimulates curiosity ❤️Develops concentration skills 🧡Refines early literacy abilities 💙Sparks the imagination 💛Teaches your child to value books and stories Do you read with your child? Don’t forget to save this post! #earlychildhooddevelopment #sydneyearlychildhood #childhooddevelopment #sydneydaycare

Why are Dress Ups important for child development? 👮‍♀️ Develops socials skills 👩🏻‍⚕️ Builds conversational skills 🧑🏽‍🎨Encourages them to explore new characters 👸🏾Strengthens peer relationships Want to explore Dress Up play but lacking inspiration? Save this post for later! #benefitsofplay #dressupsinlearning #childhooddevelopment #sydneyearlychildhood

What part does cooking play in Childhood Development? ⭐️Boosts confidence - Cooking Provides a sense of accomplishment ⭐️Encourages them to try new foods (especially fresh, healthy food & fruit) ⭐️Allows them to explore with their senses ⭐️Improves their vocabulary by introducing new words eg. mash, mix, cut ⭐️Teaches basic maths concepts Comment your favourite recipe to make with your child! #sydneyearlychildhood #childhooddevelopment #cookingwithchildren

Benefits of Outdoor Play: 👉🏼Strengthens motor movement skills 👉🏼Develops confidence, independence and self esteem 👉🏼Improves peer relationships 👉🏼Builds an appreciation for the environment 👉🏼Provides an opportunity to explore and discover 👉🏼Keeps your child active! 😍What’s your favourite activity to bring outside? Share in the comments! #outdoorplay #outdooreducation #playbasedlearning #outdoorlearning #sydneyearlychildhood

FOCUS & MEMORY

😍 Our Cheeky Munchkins seen here, enjoying their memory game together

🧠 Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus

👀 Memory games can improve visual recognition of objects and themes

💭 Short-term memory is key to playing memory games and playing them often will improve function in this area

🤩 From revealing a card to plotting their next move, children can learn the importance of thinking ahead and plotting their next choice

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Sorting out our shapes using a shape sorter!

When children play with shapes, they develop:

💛 Their problem solving skills, as they keep trying to fit the shape in until they get it

🖐🏼 Counting skills, as they are encouraged to count the shapes as they place them into the sorter

🤩 Social skills, as they talk to each other about the different shapes

The Cheeky Munchkins loved this activity!

Playing throw and catch makes physical activity fun for children!

It also:

💜 Works arm and leg muscles
💜 Improves hand-eye coordination
💜 Increases fitness
💜 Builds confidence and self-esteem
💜 Builds relationships

Do you play throw and catch at home with your child? 😍