This week at Baldivis South we have further extended on the children’s interest in painting. We have set up a group painting experience in the outdoor area for the children to work collaboratively on painting on a vertical surface. The use of larger vertical surfaces allows children to use bigger arm movements that encourage strength and …
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The warmer weather is finally coming, so we have been interested in lots of water-play at Baldivis South. Water-play activities help to develop and strengthen children's gross and fine motor skills. Children enhance their gross motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness through lifting, pouring, carrying, running, and splashing, while actions such as squeezing help to …
We have had so much rain this past week and you know what that means? MUD PLAY! MUD PLAY INCREASES BRAIN ACTIVITY – When children play with mud, they use all their senses, resulting in a highly stimulated and active brain. MUD PLAY INCREASES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY – When children play outdoors, and in mud, the incidental movement and physical activity increases, helping children …
This week at Baldivis South the children have extended on their interest in painting. We have enjoyed some marble painting and painting through reflections while outdoors, enjoying nature and developing our fine motor and sensory skills all at the same time. …
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Sonas Baldivis North & South have joined forces with our local community pantry, Oakwell Street Community Pantry, who provide free pantry goods to help families in need. The objective of a community pantry is to “Give what you can and take what you need.” With pantries located at the front of both our Sonas centres, we aim to collect generous donations of non-perishable items, …
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