Activities For Children

Guardian Tempe’s Crayon Melting Experiment

17th March 2020

To further explore the preschool children’s interest in colours and mixing them, the team at Guardian Tempe organised a crayon melting experiment.

Guardian Centres Roll Up Their Sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day 2020

12th March 2020

To celebrate Clean Up Australia Day 2020, several of our Guardian Centres took to their local parklands, communities and gardens to clean up rubbish.

Learning Experiences Curated Around Children’s Questions

6th March 2020

Guardian supports children’s learning using a variety of Reggio Emilia-inspired experiences, which are often led by their questions and interests. 

Guardian Camberwell Create a Zoo-Themed Sociodramatic Play Space

3rd March 2020

Guardian Childcare & Education Camberwell has created an engaging zoo-themed sociodramatic play space in their Opals Kinder Room.

Guardian Marsfield Introduces Weekly Tea Time Ritual to Toddler Room

21st February 2020

Taking inspiration from the toddler’s interest in their room’s home corner, the team at Guardian Marsfield have introduced tea time as a weekly ritual.

Guardian Balmain Cove Dives into First Swimming Lesson

18th February 2020

Last week, the preschool children at Guardian Childcare & Education Balmain Cove, went on their first swimming lesson at Jump Swim School.

Exploring Science, Technology and Movement at Guardian South Yarra

7th February 2020

This summer, the team and children at Guardian South Yarra participated in Guardian’s Summer Rain program, exploring science, technology and movement.

Water, Rainbows, Wind and More: Guardian McKinnon Reflects on Summer Rain Program

4th February 2020

Throughout December and January, the children and team at Guardian McKinnon participated in Guardian’s five-week long Summer Rain program.

Children at Guardian West Pennant Hills Bake Cookies for Local Fire Brigade

13th January 2020

The team and children at Playdays West Pennant Hills recently baked cookies and wrote letters for their local fire brigade to share their appreciation.

Children at Guardian Daw Park Pot Plants for New Croydon Park Centre

9th January 2020

Tthe team at Guardian Daw Park recently organised a special group experience to pot plants for their neighbouring Centre, Guardian Croydon Park.

Preschoolers at Guardian Tempe Explore Human Emotions with Rice Experiment

7th January 2020

After hearing some of the preschool children using negative language, the team at Guardian Tempe decided to organise an experiment exploring human emotions.

Guardian Balmain Cove Shares Top Plant Care Tips and Tricks

10th December 2019

In recent months, the team at Guardian Balmain Cove have worked hard on improving their systems and techniques for their plant care.

8 Sustainable Christmas Activity Ideas

2nd December 2019

To celebrate sustainability and creativity, we decided to round up some of our favourite sustainable activities for your family to enjoy this Christmas.

Children Prepare Packed Lunch as Part of Transition to School Program

27th November 2019

As part of Acre Woods Childcare Eastwood’s Transition to School Program, the children have been preparing their own packed lunches.

Guardian Tempe Host Weekend Playdate for Families

20th November 2019

Last Saturday, Guardian Tempe opened up their outdoor space for an afternoon playdate of relaxed family fun and connection.

Children at Guardian Queen Street Turn Recycled Materials into Art

1st November 2019

In a recent excursion, the children at Guardian Queen Street visited a local restaurant to collect recycled materials that they then turned into art.

Guardian Balmain Cove Celebrate Diwali Through Colour and Art

30th October 2019

The children and Educators at Guardian Balmain Cove celebrated Diwali this October, which included traditional dress, dancing and art.

Guardian Gungahlin Create Clay Cities and Dinosaurs

28th October 2019

Taking advantage of the beautiful Canberra weather, Guardian Gungahlin Educator, Sue, hosted a spontaneous outdoor clay experience for the children.