Activities For Children

cooking program

The Guardian Cooking and Nutrition Program 

2nd June 2021

Food is a big part of our day at Guardian, thanks to our national cooking and nutrition program designed by qualified Chefs and Cooks.

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Outdoor Activities for Children this Summer

11th December 2020

Summer is here. Read our list of top outdoor activities for children – they're simple, free and fun for the whole family!  

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Gardening with Children: A Great Summer Experience

26th November 2020

Whether you have a large yard or a balcony with space for some small pots, there is plenty you can do with your children in the garden.

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Top Children’s Experiences in and around Parramatta

16th October 2020

Top things to do with your children, in & around Parramatta. From playgrounds to farm animal experiences - there's something for every child.

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rainbow mural created by Educators at Guardian Pymble

Guardian Centres Join the Rainbow Trail

8th May 2020

Guardian Centres across the country are joining the rainbow trail, decorating their windows and fences with children’s artwork and positive messages.

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Guardian Wallaby Street Turns Centre Windows into Puppet Show

6th May 2020

The team at Guardian Wallaby Street have transformed one of their Centre windows into a puppet show to record and share with the children at home.

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Guardian Marsfield’s Giant Bubble Recipe

4th May 2020

Taking advantage of a perfect autumn day recently, the children and Educators at Guardian Marsfield experimented with a giant bubble recipe in the sunshine.

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Guardian Phillip Street Launch Nationwide Pen Pal Program

1st May 2020

Looking for ways to connect the wider Guardian community during COVID-19, Guardian Phillip Street's Centre Manager has launched a national pen pal program.

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Children at Guardian Tempe Use Interactive Book and AR App to Explore Bugs

27th April 2020

The children at Guardian Tempe have been exploring creepy crawlies through an interactive story book and accompanying augmented reality (AR) app.

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rainbow chalk mural at front of Mt Eliza childcare centre

Guardian Mt Eliza Make Rainbow Murals to Connect with Local Families

24th April 2020

To surprise and delight local families, the team at Guardian Mt Eliza have created a number of rainbow murals on the footpath at the front of their Centre.

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Children at Guardian Mulgrave South Write Letters to Friends in Isolation

20th April 2020

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Mulgrave South have been writing letters to connect with their friends at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Children at Guardian Phillip Street Connect with Friends via Zoom

17th April 2020

The team at Guardian Phillip Street have launched weekly Zoom calls to connect the children with their friends self-isolating at home.

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Children at Guardian Forrest Explore Loose Parts Found in Nature

16th April 2020

To bring the outside world in, the team at Guardian Forrest recently set up a nature-inspired loose parts experience for the children to explore.

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Bear placed in window of Rouse Hill North childcare to participate in local bear hunt

Guardian Rouse Hill North Hosts Bear Hunt via Zoom

15th April 2020

To bring some delight to their community, Guardian Rouse Hill North are participating in their local bear hunt via Zoom to connect with families at home.

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Guardian Mulgrave South Children Create Art for Local Doctors, Nurses and Businesses

8th April 2020

Guardian Mulgrave South has been building connections with their local community, and in light of the recent stress of COVID-19, wanted to give back.

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Guardian Mt Eliza are Learning Spanish Through ELLA Program

1st April 2020

This year, the kinder children at Guardian Mt Eliza are learning Spanish through the Australian Government’s ELLA Program.

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Guardian Lemon Tree’s Favourite Songs to Wash Their Hands to

24th March 2020

The Guardian Lemon Tree team has compiled a list of catchy songs to sing along to while they’re washing their hands throughout the day.

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child and mother washing their hands, hand sanitiser on bench

How to Make Hand Sanitiser at Home

23rd March 2020

If you’ve been having trouble locating hand sanitiser at your local grocery store, the following recipe can be made to accommodate the whole family.

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