After spending the morning engaged with indoor activities the children were eager to get outside and enjoy all that the yard has to offer. As Lilly begun cleaning the mud off one of our outdoor cars, the children showed interest in helping and before long we had our own car wash going on with everyone pitching in to help get everything clean including see saws, art easels, chairs and the cars. …
Dayton Activities
Sonas Dayton – Saddle Practice
Whilst doing some tidying at home, Lilly came across her old saddle and thought it would be a great addition to the Loose Parts section in the Junior Toddler Room. She was right, it was a hit all over the centre. The children were lining up to listen to Lilly talk about and demonstrate what every piece was used for: the stirrups where your feet are placed, the stirrup leathers …
Sonas Dayton – “000” Hero Incursion and Ambulance Tour
We were so excited to have the St John Team come out to visit us this week to provide free first aid lessons to our children within the centre in a fun and interactive way. The lesson was presented as a 30 minute story book session introducing our children to first aid concepts, using the telephone to call 000 and even being able to meet Paramedic Bonnie and her teddy bear Kora! Our …
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Sonas Dayton – Dinosaur Small World
Dinosaurs have taken over the centre, from roaring and stomping through the yard to making block houses and creating our own Dinosaur Small World. The children are constantly using their imagination to come up with new ideas, get messy and more importantly have fun. Imaginative play has wonderful benefits for children's development, not only does it provide an …
Sonas Dayton – A Garden To Grow
In every gardener is a child who loves to play in the dirt. In every child is a gardener ready to grow! Our children are focusing on learning new skills, having fun, playing and developing self-confidence by spending time in the garden with Jess, tending plants and assisting to grow their own food. Our children have enjoyed being outdoors and being able to explore digging in the …