How to Teach Reading to Preschoolers
Learning to read in the preschool years is not about pushing children too early or drilling them with worksheets. In Western Australia, strong early literacy is closely linked to later…
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Here’s where we share stories from our centres, helpful tips for families, and a little insight into the learning and growing happening every day at Sprouts. Whether it’s ideas for play at home, updates from our educators, or a peek into our philosophy, we’re glad you’re here.
How to Apply for Child Care Subsidy
How to Apply for Child Care Subsidy
For many families in Western Australia, the cost of early childhood education is a significant consideration. The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a key support mechanism designed to reduce out-of-pocket…
Does Daycare Help with Socialisation?
Does Daycare Help with Socialisation?
Socialisation in early childhood is about far more than simply being around other children. It involves learning how to share, take turns, manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships…
Does Daycare Help with Separation Anxiety? Tips & Guidance for Parents
Does Daycare Help with Separation Anxiety? Tips & Guidance for Parents
Watching your little one cling to your leg while tears stream down their face at daycare drop-off can break any parent's heart. Separation anxiety is one of those completely normal…
Are Daycare and Preschool the Same? A WA Parent’s Guide
Are Daycare and Preschool the Same? A WA Parent’s Guide
If you're a parent in Western Australia trying to figure out early childhood education options, you've probably found yourself scratching your head over whether daycare and preschool are the same…
Let’s Talk Self Regulation
Let’s Talk Self Regulation
Insights from Dr Laura A. Jana author of The Toddler Brain As parents, one of our biggest hopes is that our children grow into confident, capable, and resilient individuals. But…
Maximising Your Child Care Subsidy
Maximising Your Child Care Subsidy
Maximising Your Child Care Subsidy: A Parent’s Guide Child care is one of the most important investments you can make for your child’s future. The Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy…
Understanding Children’s Behaviour
Understanding Children’s Behaviour
Understanding Children’s Behaviour: A Parent’s Guide Inspired by Dr Louise Porter Every parent knows that raising children comes with moments of joy — and moments of challenge. When children act…
Designing Outdoor Play at Sprouts
Designing Outdoor Play at Sprouts
Think back to your own childhood for a moment. Maybe you remember heading off to the park with friends or siblings, knowing you’d be gone for hours. The slide might…
The Heart of Safety and Belonging at Sprouts
The Heart of Safety and Belonging at Sprouts
At Sprouts Early Learning, children’s rights are not held at arm’s length, they are at the very heart of everything we do. One of the ways we live this commitment…
How the ECA Code of Ethics Shapes Our Practice
How the ECA Code of Ethics Shapes Our Practice
At Sprouts Early Learning, we believe that education is more than just what happens in a classroom—it’s about the relationships we build, the values we uphold, and the care we…
Play is Child’s work.
Play is Child’s work.
We have all heard the term ‘children learn through play’ but what does this really mean? How valuable is it really towards your child’s ongoing development and what investment does…
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem in Early Childhood
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem in Early Childhood
At Sprouts Early Learning, we follow the philosophy of Dr Louise Porter (2009) who encourages educators and families alike to take a very different perspective on managing children’s behaviour, starting…
Documenting the Journey of Discovery
Documenting the Journey of Discovery
One of the most rewarding yet intricate parts of early childhood education is capturing children’s learning in a meaningful way. At Sprouts Early Learning, we use Learning Stories as a…
Fostering Seamless Changes in Early Learning
Fostering Seamless Changes in Early Learning
In early childhood education, transition is defined as “the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another”. Transitions are part of everyday life – from arrival…
