The Learning Cottage Wollongbar

“Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” – O. Fred Donaldson

"I want to be in the SES so I can save lives!"

What an amazing visit from NSW State Emergency Service we had yesterday! The children learnt some very important messages about water safety, flood and tsunami warnings and even got to sit in the back of an SES vehicle!

Thank you Ballina SES for a wonderful visit!

🌞 Bring back the sunny days! There’s something magical about children barefoot in the sand, creating, collaborating and learning through play.
Sometimes the greatest discoveries begin with a bucket full of sand.

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💡Every “What happens if…?” is the beginning of a new discovery. Through play, children learn by testing ideas, making predictions and trying again.

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🫟 Messy play is so much more than making a mess. Every scoop, squish and splash builds fine motor skills, sparks creativity, encourages problem-solving and supports rich language development through hands-on exploration ✨

💎🌿With no right or wrong way to play, loose parts invite children to think creatively, test ideas and build confidence through exploration 🪨🧱

🧚Sugar, spice and all things nice are just some of the ingredients we used to encourage creativity and rich conversations through nature based play ✨🔮 #potionplay #sensoryplayideas #wollongbar #earlychildhoodeducation #natureplay