Guardian Childcare & Education St Ives

Shhh... the babies are sleeping! 👶💛
Our dramatic play corner has been full of caring moments as everyone fed their baby dolls, gave plenty of cuddles and made sure they were happy and settled. There were lots of gentle hands and sweet interactions along the way.

Purple, squishy and oh so messy! 💜😊
We had so much fun exploring purple oobleck as part of our colour recognition learning, squeezing, stretching and discovering how it could feel both solid and liquid at the same time. Needless to say, it was a big hit.

Roll, squish and taste! 🍣😊
Our toddlers had so much fun making sushi with Chef Parry. There were lots of eager little hands exploring the ingredients, helping with the rolling and proudly showing off their creations before it was finally time for a taste test.

It didn't take long for everyone to dive straight into this purple sensory setup! 💜
Filled with purple treasures and photos of purple items found in nature, the children loved investigating all the different textures and shades of purple. Safe to say there was plenty of excitement as everyone discovered their favourite purple treasures along the way.

Colours were mixing and glowing at the light table! 🌈🎨
The children had so much fun experimenting with translucent shapes, layering colours and discovering what happened when they overlapped. There were lots of excited reactions as new colours like purple, green and orange appeared right before their eyes.

Shoot, score, smile! 🏀✨
Our toddlers have been having so much fun exploring their new basketball play area! From bouncing balls to having a go at throwing them towards the hoops, there have been lots of excited faces and busy little bodies on the move.

Outdoor adventures are always a favourite! 🚴🤸☀️
From biking and gymnastics to exploring the outdoor environment, the children have been keeping busy and active. There were lots of smiles, movement and new challenges being tackled along the way as everyone enjoyed the fresh air and fun.

During Reconciliation Week, our children explored Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through balloon painting using symbolic colours and enjoyed reading stories and books together. ❤️💛🖤
It was a meaningful week filled with storytelling, creativity and conversations about culture and connection.

Rainy days don’t stop the fun around here! ☔🌧️
The children loved heading outdoors to splash, explore and enjoy all the excitement that comes with a rainy day. There were plenty of smiles, laughter and puddle jumping as everyone embraced the wet weather and made the most of the adventure.

Rainy days call for a little extra imagination! 🌧️🚤
The children had so much fun taking part in a boat game indoors, working together as they sailed through all sorts of imaginative adventures. There were lots of laughs, creative ideas and teamwork as everyone made the most of the rainy weather.