Activities For Children

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 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.

Children at River Garden Build Fire Truck out of Recycled Materials

14th October 2019

Taking inspiration from the world around them, the children at River Garden recently decided to build a three-seater fire truck out of recycled materials.

Children at Guardian Marsfield Make Their Own Geoboards

9th October 2019

Acre Woods Childcare Eastwood’s Lead Educator embraced the toddlers' interests and brought a 21st century experience building geoboards in the classroom.

Guardian Forrest Host Indigneous Storyteller at Centre

26th September 2019

When given the opportunity to host Indigenous Storyteller, Larry Brady, Guardian Early Learning Centre – Forrest couldn’t refuse.

Children of Altona North Re-Build Greenhouse out of Plastic Bottles after Storm

18th September 2019

The Guardian Early Learners – Altona North team decided to turn a disappointing situation into a centre-wide sustainability project.

Bentleigh East’s Excursion Program Offers Invaluable Learning Experiences

30th August 2019

Excitement is in the air at Guardian Bentleigh East as the Educators and children embark on a regular excursion program in the local community.

Children at Early Learners Yarn Bomb their Centre

28th August 2019

The team at Guardian Early Learners are always looking to get crafty, so when the idea of yarn bombing the centre was proposed, they jumped straight in.

Guardian Marsfield Explore Garden to Plate with Vegetable Gardens

7th August 2019

Children at Acre Woods Childcare – Eastwood use herbs, fruit and vegetables from their outdoor gardens in cooking experiences and meals at the centre.

Guardian 101 Collins Street Build Strong Community Connections with Daily Excursions

6th August 2019

Every day is an adventure at Guardian 101 Collins Street, with children and Educators setting out on daily excursions into the Melbourne CBD.

Coco’s Caulfield North Welcome Percy the Rabbit to the Centre

5th August 2019

This June, Coco’s Early Learning Centre – Caulfield North welcomed a pet rabbit into the centre, who’s been a huge hit with everyone.