The Great Start blog

Music time with baby
August 15, 2022
One of the best things about singing with your baby is that they don’t care if you can sing in tune – they just love to hear you sing!

Playing with light and shadows
August 2, 2022
Playing with shadows is something your child might enjoy the next time you are looking for a great learning activity.

Backyard obstacle challenge
July 18, 2022
We all know how much our children need exercise! Not only does it develop their muscle strength, coordination and control, but if they don’t get the chance to be regularly active, they can start to get a little stir crazy.

Scissor Skills
June 22, 2022
Children develop their fine motor skills over time. These skills are needed for pencil grip and control, which is important for learning to write.

10 things to do in nature
June 6, 2022
Whether it’s a farm, a park, the beach or your backyard, there are plenty of things to do when you go on an adventure in the great outdoors.

Thanking Country
May 24, 2022
Do you and your kids think about the traditional custodians of the land you are standing on?

Storytime with Babies
May 17, 2022
Reading is an essential skill, and a love of reading will stay with your child for life!

Go arty
May 9, 2022
Is your child ready to go arty? You can encourage your child to experiment with art materials – even if you’re not an artist yourself.

Making Music
April 29, 2022
Music is an inspiring and creative part of life. There is nothing better than seeing a child develop a passion for music.