Being a parent/carer can be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. It goes from moments of sheer joy and perfection to moments where we are really challenged and confronted by our own emotions and the emotions of our little people. Parenting has come a long way and we can be...
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Tips for everyday rhythms and rituals
Rhythms and rituals are important to all of us. Rituals give our lives a sense of significance and purpose. They help us mark moments that are important, such as births, deaths, and major life achievements. They help us be in the moment and process the world.
Reducing our environmental impact with cloth nappies
The world is changing rapidly. Our children will face different challenges in their lifetime to what we have experienced in ours and one of the most pressing issues for this generation of children and young people is the issue of climate...
Teaching consent and respectful relationships starts at a young age
"I think it would be great to see a united version of consent education from as early as possible and as inclusive as possible right the way through." - Sharna Bremner, End Rape on Campus founder and director, ABC News Online 29/02/2020 Young...
Building respectful relationships through imaginative play with ‘bubbas’
Written by Elle At Wonderschool we genuinely encourage and foster many opportunities for children to engage in imaginative and role play throughout their time with us. By allowing the children to engage in play with dolls in the room, or ‘bubbas’ as they just love to...
Children make sense of their world through dramatic or make-believe play.
At Wonderschool we place high importance on dramatic and make-believe play. This kind of play is one way that children learn, and how they can make sense of their world. Dramatic and make-believe play also helps children to: learn the value of teamwork and cooperation...
Music and movement inspire creativity in early development
When was the last time you put some music on and sang and danced with your child? As adults we sometimes take music and movement for granted. Sure, we know it can lift a mood and be a good way to incorporate more movement into our busy routines, but for children,...
Starting the day right with Wonderschool morning rituals
For young children, knowing what comes next in their world helps them to feel safe and secure, and it helps them to understand that the adults around them care for them. This is why at Wonderschool we believe in starting the day off right with our morning ritual. Our...
Using stories to reflect on the summer bushfires
At Wonderschool we want to engage with our children as much as we can about the world around them, and to support them to thrive and strive during and despite challenging times.