Activities For Children

children build fire truck out of recycled materials at River Garden

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.

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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.

Larry Brady, Indigenous Storyteller

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 building greenhouse out of plastic bottles

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.

two young girls hugging on a slide at excursion program

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.

educator knitting for yarn bombing project

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.

Children gardening at Guardian Marsfield

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.

babies in stroller looking at graffiti on daily excursions

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.

children stretching in yoga classes at Tempe

Guardian Tempe Combine Mindfulness and Movement in Weekly Yoga Classes

31st July 2019

Every Friday, the children at Guardian – Tempe roll out their mats for their weekly yoga classes with Centre Manager, Jilly Anne.

Lizards early learning centre in Brisbane's new yard

A Brand New Yard for the Children at Lizards Early Learning Centre

9th May 2018

Lizards Early Learning Centre, a childcare centre in Aspley, Brisbane, has recently renovated their outdoor environments into bustling hives of activity.

Guardian Queen Street

The Magic of Playing with Light and Shadow

5th April 2018

The children at Guardian Childcare & Education Queen Street have been exploring the fascinating concept of light and shadow in recent months.

Guardian Bruce birdhouses

Bruce’s Ninja Warrior Course, Nest Sculpting and More!

13th December 2017

The children at Guardian Early Learning Centre – Bruce in the ACT have been busy with a range of sensory activities over the past few months.

Loose parts in cubby holes at Guardian Brunswick

Explaining Loose Parts Play

28th November 2017

Loose parts play is a type of kids activity that supports invention, divergent thinking, problem-solving and offers a sense of wonder to children. Learn more!

Children using technology

Children’s Apps You Can Get on Board With

16th November 2017

Despite what you may have heard, not all technology is bad. Here are some children's apps that allow your child to interact & learn online!

Road trips with children

Are We There Yet? How to Road Trip with Children

28th June 2017

To keep your sanity and sense of adventure on your family road trip, here are some tips for turning road trips into big adventures. Read all our tips today!

Vegetable water colours Richmond childcare centre

Art and Science: Making Watercolours with Vegetables

16th June 2017

In order to create paint to be used in the artistic process, we must first engage in the science of transformation. Read more about the process!

Guardian Early Learning Centre - Queen St

Brekkie, Culture and Even Kinder Yoga!

9th June 2017

The diverse range of cultures at Queen Street encourages children to develop a greater understanding of backgrounds other than their own.

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