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Term 2 Planning: Setting New Learning Goals

By |2026-03-25T15:05:08+10:00April 15, 2026|Fun Children Activities|

There’s something quietly exciting about the start of a new term. The children return to us a little taller, carrying new stories and new energy — and our educators arrive ready to meet them with fresh eyes, fresh intentions, and a [...]

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Phonics Fun: Letter Recognition Through Easter Games

By |2026-03-25T14:45:59+10:00April 1, 2026|Children's Development|

Easter and letters might seem like unlikely partners — but when you bring them together in the hands of a curious child, something genuinely magical happens. At Simply Sunshine Early Learning, we believe that the best literacy learning feels like play [...]

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Managing Busy Family Schedules While Supporting Learning

By |2026-02-26T10:40:44+10:00March 5, 2026|Uncategorized|

If you are a family in Moranbah, chances are life moves at a particular kind of pace. Mining rosters, shift work, long hours, school runs, and the general beautiful chaos of raising young children create a daily schedule that can feel relentless [...]

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10 Signs Your Child is Ready for Big School

By |2025-12-11T09:02:02+10:00December 11, 2025|Uncategorized|

Prep readiness involves emotional independence, self-care, following instructions, emotional regulation, social skills, curiosity, and focus. These skills help children adapt and thrive in school.

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Hosting a Book Swap Event During Book Week

By |2025-08-08T12:15:34+10:00August 18, 2025|Children's Development, Early Childhood Educator Advice, Fun Children Activities, Kindergarten|

As Book Week approaches, it's the perfect opportunity to spark a love for reading in young children and bring families together in a delightful community atmosphere. Hosting a Book Swap Event during this special time can be a wonderful way to encourage [...]

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How to Write a Short Story with Children During Book Week

By |2025-08-04T01:46:33+10:00August 4, 2025|Childcare Hints, Children's Development, Early Childhood Educator Advice, Fun Children Activities, Kindergarten|

Book Week is the perfect time to spark a love for storytelling with children, inviting them into the delightful world of short story writing. Engaging children in writing can be a joyful experience, especially when parents, teachers, and librarians work together to [...]

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How Dramatic Play Builds Imagination and Social Skills

By |2025-07-04T14:54:02+10:00July 31, 2025|Children's Development, Fun Children Activities, Parenting How-To Tips, Simply Sunshine Early Education News|

At Simply Sunshine, we see dramatic play as more than just fun—it’s a powerful tool that supports a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Whether children are pretending to run a shop, look after a baby, or explore outer space, they are [...]

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